Editorial photo #9512026 Human Interest

Independence Day Rehearsals In Colombo

Military soldiers take part in the 75th Independence Day rehearsal in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 29, 2023. Independence Day is a Sri Lankan national holiday celebrated annually on February 4 to commemorate the country's political independence from British rule in 1948. It is celebrated all over the country through a flag-hoisting ceremony, dances, parades, and performances. The photos show army soldiers rehearsing for it. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto)