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Down memory lane: Celebrations on the first Day of Independence :

Hallowed was the day, forever bright its memory...

The most important secular holiday on our calender, the only time in the year when the entire nation congregates in celebrations, observing Independence Day with religious events and fanfare dates back, (naturally) to the first Day of Independence on February 4, 1948. "Colombo was robed in a mantle of splendour" was the headline of the Sunday Observer of February 5, 1948. The lead story covering the full length of the cover page described the day in flowery language.

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How Gaala became Galle

Legend has it Galle got her name from the large number of bullock carts parked within the city. The place was called 'Gaala' which later became Galle. Galle has a valuable natural harbour. Many years ago Persians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Malays and Indians did business through the Galle port.

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Chinese New Year Festival

In spite of the immense changes in the post modern world of China, people still view their life from the historical vantage point of the ancient traditions and customs. This is best explained by the zest with which the Chinese all across the globe celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival. Everyone knows that the first of January marks the first day of a new calendar. But the first day of Chinese New Year falls on the first new moon after 1st of January. Chinese New Year Festival is a family celebration with food, light, fireworks and lots of interactive activities that strengthens filial ties.

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