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Sri Lanka National Day Sri Lanka National DayFebruary 4The former British colony of Ceylon changed its name in 1972 to Sri Lanka, which means "Blessed Isle." Sri Lankans commemorate the granting of their independence from Great Britain on February 4, 1948, with public gatherings throughout the island and special services in the temples, churches, and mosques. There are also parades, folk dances, processions, and national games.
CONTACTS:
Sri Lankan Embassy
2148 Wyoming Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
202-483-4025; fax: 202-232-7181
www.slembassyusa.org
SOURCES:
AnnivHol-2000, p. 21
IntlThFolk-1979, p. 345
NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 22
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