[:en]64th Independence Day Celebration
04th February 2012
The Official ceremony of the 64th Independence Day of Sri Lanka took place at the Embassy premises on 4th February 2012. Commencing the event H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga hoisted the National Flag of Sri Lanka and National Anthem was sung by Participants of the event. In honor of the war heroes who sacrificed their lives and limbs to protect and safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland a two minutes silence was observed.
Buddhist priests residing in Moscow conducted the Buddhist religious ceremonies and blessed Sri Lanka and the Embassy on the occasion. The Independence Day messages of H.E. the President, Hon. Prime Minister and Hon. Minister of External Affairs of Sri Lanka were read out by H.E the Ambassador, Mr. Lal Kumara Gamage and Ms. Shashika Somaratne respectively.
Speaking on the occasion H.E. the Ambassador mentioned the significance of the event and highlighted the key aspects of the message of H.E. the President. He urged the Embassy to work together for the prosperity of Sri Lanka in line with the government policy set out in Mahinda Chintana.
The celebration concluded with a special meal which had been organized by Mrs. Uma Weeratunga and the staff of the Embassy. The participants of the event were treated to a traditional Sri Lankan meal of Milk Rice, Kokis, Weli Thalapa etc.
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”212″ display=”basic_thumbnail”][:ru]Празднование 64-го Дня Независимости
4 февраля 2012 года
Официальная церемония 64-го Дня Независимости Шри-Ланки состоялась в стенах Посольства ДСР Шри-Ланка в РФ 4-го февраля 2012 года. Мероприятие началось с поднятия национального флага Шри-Ланки Его Превосходительством Удаянга Виратунга и исполнением национального гимна сотрудниками посольства. Участники церемонии почтили минутой молчания память героев войны, отдавших свои жизни и получивших ранения, защищая суверенитет и территориальную целостность своей родины.
Вторая часть празднования проводилась в формате религиозной церемонии. Два монаха буддиста, проживающие в Москве, провели религиозную церемонию и благословили Шри-Ланку и Посольство по этому случаю. После этого Е.П. Посол, г-н Лал Кумара Гамаге и г-жа Шашика Сомаратне зачитали специальные послания ко Дню независимости от Е.П. Президента Шри-Ланки, Достопочтенного Премьер Министра и Министра иностранных дел.
Говоря об этом событии Е.П. Посол сделал акцент на значимости и подчеркнул основные аспекты послания Е.П. Президента. Он призвал сотрудников посольства работать вместе на благо экономического процветания Шри-Ланки в соответствии с политикой правительства, изложенной в Махинда Чинтана.
Празднование завершилось особой трапезой, которая была организована г-жой Ума Виратунга и сотрудниками посольства. Участников угощали традиционными ланкийскими блюдами, такими как молочный рис, кокис, вели талапа, и т.д.
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”212″ display=”basic_thumbnail”][:SI]64th Independence Day Celebration
04th February 2012
The Official ceremony of the 64th Independence Day of Sri Lanka took place at the Embassy premises on 4th February 2012. Commencing the event H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga hoisted the National Flag of Sri Lanka and National Anthem was sung by Participants of the event. In honor of the war heroes who sacrificed their lives and limbs to protect and safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland a two minutes silence was observed.
Buddhist priests residing in Moscow conducted the Buddhist religious ceremonies and blessed Sri Lanka and the Embassy on the occasion. The Independence Day messages of H.E. the President, Hon. Prime Minister and Hon. Minister of External Affairs of Sri Lanka were read out by H.E the Ambassador, Mr. Lal Kumara Gamage and Ms. Shashika Somaratne respectively.
Speaking on the occasion H.E. the Ambassador mentioned the significance of the event and highlighted the key aspects of the message of H.E. the President. He urged the Embassy to work together for the prosperity of Sri Lanka in line with the government policy set out in Mahinda Chintana.
The celebration concluded with a special meal which had been organized by Mrs. Uma Weeratunga and the staff of the Embassy. The participants of the event were treated to a traditional Sri Lankan meal of Milk Rice, Kokis, Weli Thalapa etc.
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