Cabinet clears free entrance to leisure activities on 75th Independence Day

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The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday cleared a proposal to open all national parks, botanical gardens and entertainment parks for the general public free-of-charge on 4 February 2023, coinciding with the 75th Independence Day celebration.

In addition, the Cabinet of Ministers approved providing the opportunity for the general public to watch movies with a 50% reduction from the ticket price at theatres in lieu of Independence Day.

The proposals to this effect presented by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in view of the 75th Independence Day were approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.