Celebrating the momentous occasion of adding 269 hectares to the land of Sri Lanka as a valuable extension to the Colombo Central Business District, a commemorative stamp and first day cover is to be issued under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan on 7 December.
This event will be followed by a grand fireworks display engineered by a renowned Chinese fireworks team. Port City Colombo is inviting all Sri Lankans to gather at the Galle Face Green on Saturday at 6.30 p.m. onwards to witness this memorable evening.
(FT)