| About National Day |
| Navam Perahera is Colombo's grandest outdoor parade and commemorates the country's gaining of National Day on the 4 February 1948. The National Day is a designated date on which celebrations mark the nationhood of a nation or non-sovereign country. Most countries have a fixed date National Day, but some have movable dates. Celebrations begin with the hoisting of the national flag and singing the national anthem, followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp ceremony. Subsequently there are various cultural programs as well as serving of refreshments. |
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