Consulate General of India

Hambantota

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Press Release

73^rd Republic Day of India celebrations in Southern Province, Sri Lanka

The Consulate General of India, Hambantota celebrated the 73^rd Republic Day of India on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Consulate premises in Hambantota with great patriotic zeal and fervor. The event commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by Consul General Mr. Dipin P.R followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Thereafter, the Consul General read out the address of Hon’ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind to the nation on the eve of the Republic Day.

2.         Many distinguished personalities, including, District Secretary, Deputy Mayor, Naval Commander of Kavanthissapura Naval Base, Senior Government officials, Local police officials, officials from Hambantota Chamber of Commerce, representatives of hospitals etc. participated in the flag hoisting ceremony.

3.       In the evening, a special reception was hosted by the Consul General at Weligama Bay Marriott Resort. The Hon’ble Governor of Southern Province H.E Dr Willie Gamage was the chief guest on the occasion. Sri Lankan Parliament members Hon’ble Weerasumana Weerasinghe, Hon’ble. Ajith Rajapaksha, Southern Provincial Ministry Secretaries, Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor, and Faculty Dean from Ruhuna University, Municipal Matara & officials of Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce and other prominent local personalities were among the distinguished guests who attended the reception.

4.         An exhibition on the “Unsung Heroes of India’s Freedom Struggle” and “Forts of India” depicting their importance in India’s freedom struggle was also organized at the venue for the distinguished guests.