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* Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul celebrates Independence Day
Mon, Feb 8, 2010, 08:34 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.

Feb 08, Seoul: Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul celebrated the Independence Day and National Day at the residence of Sri Lanka Ambassador on 04th February commencing with a flag hoisting ceremony.

A cross section of Korean and Sri Lankan distinguished personalities, representatives of Sri Lankan migrant workers and Sri Lankan students attended the ceremony.

Multi-religious rituals with the participation of the clergy of Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and Islamic were observed and the National Day Messages of the President, Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister were read.

Embassy Spokesman, speaking on the occasion said this year's independence celebration was very important and meaningful for all Sri Lankans, because the country is free from the clutches of terrorism and people enjoy full freedom and sovereignty in each corner of the country.

The staff of the Embassy had arranged a scrumptious lunch – Sri Lankan cuisine for the participants at the event.

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