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Sri Lanka celebrates the gaining of her independence from the British colonial rule every year on the 4th of February. Here are some important facts about this national day of Sri Lanka.

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The fight for freedom

The first cries of dissent against British rule came from the Uva Province and the British responded in kind, massacring countless locals in the Uva-Wellassa region farmlands. Matale also joined the rebellion and this paved the way to fight the battle for freedom. The rebellion resulted in Sri Lankan falling completely under British rule while before the island was a protectorate under the English crown.

Overview

Sri Lanka, after gaining independence on 4th February 1948, this day is celebrated annually to mark the victory of the country’s freedom struggle. Generally, citizens all over the country celebrate this day with cultural performances, flag-hoisting ceremonies, dances, and parades. The main celebration takes place in Colombo and it’s a televised event.

Highlights

On Independence Day, all the war heroes who fought for the country are remembered to commemorate this historic day. The president also pays tribute to the war heroes by observing two minutes of silence. The colourful military parade performed by the tri-forces is an interesting highlight of this day.

Music

Travellers visiting the country by this time of the year can often hear traditional patriotic songs about Sri Lanka. Those songs are often accompanied by a colourful performance. If you’re residing at one of the many Colombo hotels the likes of The Kingsbury Colombo, you can learn more about Sri Lanka’s diverse cultures.

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