Consulate General of India

Hambantota

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Press Release

17 December 2021

Indian Musical Evening at Dakshinapaya

As a part of celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) Consulate General of India, Hambantota in association with Southern Provincial Ministry of Sports, Youth Affairs & Culture organized “Indian Musical Evening” on 17^th December 2021 at Main Auditorium of Dakshinapaya Complex Labuduwa.  

02.       Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of it’s people, culture and achievements. India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 12^th March 2021 formally launched India@75 celebrations at Sabarmathi Ashram in Gujarat, 75 weeks before 15^th August 2022.

03.       The “Indian Musical Evening” was performed by Sri Lanka Broadcast Corporation led by veteran music director Mr. W.J Upali and the occasion was graced by the Southern Provincial governor Hon’ble (Dr). Willie Gamage, Mr. Dipin P.R Consul General of India, Hambantota, Mr. Bimal Indrajith De Silva Secretary, Southern Provincial Ministry of Sports, Youth Affairs & Culture. Officials from all the ministries attended the function.

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