Minister (Commercial) Saman Udagedara introducing the Independence Day Program

Singing of the national anthem by children of the Embassy staff

Lighting the traditional oil lamp

Recitation of Jayamangala Gatha

Ven. Maharagama Dharmasiri leading the Buddhist religious observances

Mrs. Kanaga Ranganathan leading the Hindu religious observances

Dr. Greg Fernandopulle leading the Christian religious observances

Mr. Nasir Aziz leading Islamic religious observances

Ambassador Bernard A.B. Goonetilleke addressing the gathering

First Secretary Dhammika Semasinghe introducing the cultural programme

Sama Ranganaya Ballet by the Washington based Sri Lanka Ranga Kala Kavaya troupe

Kapali Nin Kuranai Nilavu – Bharatha Natyam performance by Shantha Parameswaran

“Lets join our hands” – a song composed and sung by Anjalika Silva.

Gajaga Vannama by the New Jersey based National Women’s Dance troupe of Sri Lanka

Dasha Avatharam – Bharatha Natyam performance by Meera Nathan

Hanuma Vannama performed by the Washington based Sri Lanka Ranga Kala Kavaya troupe

Tea Pluckers dance by the New Jersey based National Women’s Dance troupe of Sri Lanka

“This land belongs to all of us”, sung by the Washington based western musicians

Deputy Chief of Mission Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha proposing the Vote of Thanks

Curtain call