Naam 200 (We are 200) at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium today

By Sirimantha Rathnasekera

Arrangements are being made to celebrate the unity, diversity, and legacy commemorating 200 years since the arrival of the Indian-origin plantation community in Sri Lanka. The celebration is scheduled to take place today (02), starting from 4 pm, at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo, in the presence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The event, ‘Naam 200’ (We are 200), is held under the theme, ‘In the tapestry of Sri Lanka’s cultural diversity, the Indian Tamil community has woven a unique thread over two centuries.’

Using Zoom technology, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the event organized by the Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, Jeevan Thondaman. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, ministers of both India and Sri Lanka are scheduled to attend this event, the organizers said.