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The High Commission of India yesterday commemorated India’s 72nd Republic Day at India House – residence of Indian High Commissioner – in Colombo.
The Constitution of India, which is the world’s largest written constitution, came into effect on 26 January 1950.
The High Commissioner hoisted the national flag and inspected the guard of honour on the occasion, while the Sri Lanka Navy band played two melodious Indian tunes to mark the solemn occasion. Teachers and students of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre held three vibrant dance performances. In addition to a choreographed dedication to Mother India, there were also Kathak and Rajasthani folk performances. Artistic performances by children of Indians living in Sri Lanka were played online.
A new India-Sri Lanka Friendship logo was unveiled at the ceremony. The logo was selected through crowdsourcing by organising a nation-wide design contest among school children across Sri Lanka. The new logo signifies development cooperation partnership between India and Sri Lanka and shall be used by the High Commission for official purposes.
The event was held in strict compliance of COVID-19 guidelines. Only members of the Indian High Commission took part in the restricted event. Similar events were organised by the Assistant High Commission – Kandy, Consulate General – Jaffna and Consulate General – Hambantota.
