Congratulatory Statement on Dr. Hareen De Silva BEM Receiving the Humanitarian Medal
High Commission of Sri Lanka in the UK Hosts Community Reception to Mark the 77th Anniversary of Independence
For the first time in London, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom hosted a Reception dedicated to community engagement on 9 February 2025 to commemorate the 77th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence. The event was held at the Sarah Siddon’s Theatre, City of Westminster College’s Paddington Green Campus, and brought together members of the Sri Lankan community and friends of Sri Lanka to celebrate the nation’s rich cultural heritage. The official Independence Day speech by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was played at the commencement of the programme.
Networking Reception at the House of Commons to Celebrate Sri Lanka’s Independence Day
A special Networking Reception was held at the House of Commons on 6 February 2025, in honour of Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day. This prestigious gathering brought together Members of both Houses of Parliament and representatives of the Government of the United Kingdom and think tanks, to celebrate Sri Lanka’s achievements since Independence and to strengthen bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.
Sri Lanka High Commission in London reaches out to SMEs – Sri Lankan Businesses in the UK
As a new initiative aiming to reach out to potential Sri Lankan SME entrepreneurs living in the UK who are operating their business as startups, a promotional event tilted “Sri Lanka Business Promotion Dialogue” was organised on 31.01.2025 by the High Commission of Sri Lanka in London jointly with NLC Consultants-UK. Delivering the opening remarks, Mr. Somasena Mahadiulwewa, Minister (Commercial) of the High Commission explained the goals to be achieved from the series of events which are to develop businesses involved by the Sri Lankan entrepreneurs in the UK, to promote and create an international market for Sri Lankan origin products in the UK, and also to enhance the related employability for Sri Lankans in the UK etc,.
London Buddhist Vihara Holds a Transference of Merit Ceremony to Mark Sri Lanka’s Independence Day
Evensong Prayer at Westminster Abbey to Mark Sri Lanka’s Independence Day
The Westminster Abbey hosted a special Evensong Prayer Service on Tuesday, 4th February 2024, to commemorate Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day. The service took place in the historic Abbey, an iconic place of worship and national significance, bringing together Sri Lankans and well-wishers to reflect on the nation’s journey and pray for its future.
Sri Lanka High Commission in the UK Commemorates 77th Anniversary of Independence
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom commemorated the 77th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence on 4 February, 2025 at the High Commission in London.
The ceremony commenced with the singing of the National Anthem in Sinhala, followed by a two-minute silence in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Multifaith religious observances were conducted by leading religious representatives: Most Ven Bogoda Seelawimala Thero, Chief Sanga Nayake of Great Britain & Chief Incumbent of London Buddhist Vihara, Reverend Sivananthasarma Sivaruban Kurukkal, Sheikh Thalha Siddiq of Sri Lanka Muslim Cultural Centre in Harrow, and Reverend Father Kamal Kumara of the Sri Lankan Catholic Chaplaincy, who collectively invoked blessings for peace, unity, and prosperity.
