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Sri Lanka celebrated its 76th Independence Day on February 4, 2024. Sri Lanka gained independence from British domination on February 4, 1948. This day is extremely significant for the people of the country since it signifies the culmination of decades of struggle and hopes for self-determination. Sri Lankans spearheaded a variety of protests and legislative initiatives to obtain independence from colonial domination.
Sri Lanka's Independence Movement
Sri Lanka became a British colony in 1796. The Independence Movement emerged in the early twentieth century, gaining traction through boycotts, strikes, and other peaceful means of opposition. The most significant events of the Sri Lanka Independence Movement are as follows-
1796- The Treaty of Amiens was signed in 1796, and the British took control of Sri Lanka's marine regions from the Dutch. This signaled the commencement of British rule.
1802 - The British completely conquered Kandy, the last autonomous inland kingdom, gaining complete control of the island.
1815- The Kandyan Convention was signed in 1815, ensuring the privileges of the Kandyan aristocracy while officially establishing Ceylon as a British colony.
1833 - The Colebrooke-Cameron Commission began a period of colonial reform while also consolidating power.
1884- The Ceylon National Congress, Sri Lanka's first major political organization advocating self-government, was formed in 1884.
1915 - Communal representation was implemented, ushering in a wave of communal politics between Sinhalese and Tamils.
1919- Manning Reforms allowed Ceylonese enhanced self-government and autonomy over internal affairs in 1919.
1931- The Donoughmore Constitution of 1931 established Ceylon's dominion status within the British Empire, as well as universal suffrage.
1942 - Ceylon was conquered by Japan during WWII but reclaimed by the British in 1945, destroying the economy. In 1942, the State Council of Ceylon issued a resolution requesting complete independence from British sovereignty. This resolution put pressure on the British to move forward with decolonization.
1947 - The Soulbury Constitution led to Ceylon's formal independence as a Commonwealth nation on February 4, 1948.
1948- Don Stephen Senanayake became the first Prime Minister in 1948, ushering in self-rule but the British maintained military bases and trade connections.
The most noteworthy event is the Soulbury Commission, which was established in 1944 by the British government to develop constitutional reforms and prepare Ceylon for self-rule. The Commission's recommendations resulted in the passage of the Sri Lanka Independence Act in 1947, granting Ceylon independence as a Commonwealth Realm the following year.
Independence Day Celebrations
The President of Colombo conducts an official flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate Independence Day. The day begins with the national flag being raised, followed by the President's nationally televised speech. A military parade showcasing the armed services' power is an important feature of the celebrations. The parade will feature a flyover by Sri Lanka Air Force aircraft as well as a showcase of tanks and other military equipment. Cultural festivals featuring traditional music, dancing, and cuisine are also held around the country.
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