Sri Lankans coming from all communities and friends gathered to Partick Burgh Hall in Glasgow, Scotland's largest city on 07th February to celebrate Sri Lanka's 62nd Independence Day. This was a remarkable event as the country celebrates its true Independence. Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Britain participated in the event as the chief guest while many other distinguished guests also participated. Members from the Westminster parliament and the Scottish parliament and City Councillors were participated and also delivered speeches.

Leaders from all religious groups representing Sri Lankan communities attended in the event to make it a true Sri Lankan National event. Children from Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim and Burger communities sung the National Anthem. Traditional Sinhala and Tamil dances were performed to make the event a colourful one. Performance by children to the "Lowe Sema Ekama Deye Du Daruwan Wewa" song was truly amazing and attracted the audience throughout.

Celebration was closed with refreshments served including traditional Kiri Bath.

This was the first event in this kind organised in Scotland. Organisers would like to thank all Sri Lankans, friends and the sponsors for their participation and support extended to make this event a success.