Independence Day in Trincomalee

The 65th Independence Day celebrations will be held in Trincomalee under the theme Asirimath Maubimak Isurumath Hetadinak Wonderful motherland and prosperous tomorrow) on February 4, under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Our Mutur Correspondent Roshan J. Rajasinghe captured this picture showing the hectic preparations under way to welcome local and foreign guests, who are expected in their thousands to view the colourful military parade.