Singapore National Day celebrations in Colombo

by Rosanne Koelmeyer Anderson

'The City of Possibilities', Singapore celebrated her 42nd birthday on August 09 at the Raja Bojun, Restaurant, Colpetty amidst an eminent gathering of cabinet ministers, leading businessmen and distinguished international personnel, hosted by Honorary Counsul-General for Singapore in Sri Lanka, Deshamanya Dr. Lalith Kotelawala.

The High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Tan Kah Hoe said that for the first time, the National Day Parade in Singapore was going to be held on a floating platform at Marina Bay.

Singapore is continuously expanding its external linkages with the world while Singapore-Sri Lanka bilateral relations have been sustained through regular visits in the fields of finance, information and technology, environmental management, public administration, civil aviation and economic development.

Singapore stands as a beacon of light to all nations in the South Eastern region and leads in many endeavours like the healthcare sector, education, social science, arts and culture and management .

High Commissioner Singapore, Tan Kah Hoe with Mrs. Kotalawela

Amy, Larry and Lydia, three Singaporeans