National flags were seen flying at all government buildings, private institutions and business places in the main city, suburbs and even remote areas of Jaffna peninsula as the country celebrated 64 years of independence on 4th February on a grand scale.
The 64th anniversary of country’s gaining independence from the colonial rule was celebrated by citizens of Jaffna peninsula by hoisting National flags at their residences and on vehicles on Saturday (4).
A group of patriotic citizens in Manippay area signifying the freedom being enjoyed by the people in Jaffna organized a peace march from Uduvil to Marathanamadam junction to coincide with the Government’s official Independence Day celebrations held at Anuradhapura with the participation of His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Meanwhile, Army troops and Chavakachcheri Traders Association (CTA) jointly celebrated the Independence Day after the President of CTA Mr. Sri Prakash hoisted the National Flag in the centre of Chavakachcheri town.
Security Forces in Jaffna too conducted various programmes such as blood donation, medical and tree planting campaigns etc. at Division, Brigade and Unit levels to mark the Independence Day.
The 64th anniversary of country’s gaining independence from the colonial rule was celebrated by citizens of Jaffna peninsula by hoisting National flags at their residences and on vehicles on Saturday (4).
A group of patriotic citizens in Manippay area signifying the freedom being enjoyed by the people in Jaffna organized a peace march from Uduvil to Marathanamadam junction to coincide with the Government’s official Independence Day celebrations held at Anuradhapura with the participation of His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Meanwhile, Army troops and Chavakachcheri Traders Association (CTA) jointly celebrated the Independence Day after the President of CTA Mr. Sri Prakash hoisted the National Flag in the centre of Chavakachcheri town.
Security Forces in Jaffna too conducted various programmes such as blood donation, medical and tree planting campaigns etc. at Division, Brigade and Unit levels to mark the Independence Day.
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