National Heroes of Sri Lanka
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National Hero is a status an individual can receive in Sri Lanka for those who are considered to have played a major role in fighting for the freedom of the country. The status is conferred by the President of Sri Lanka. The recipients of the award are celebrated on a Sri Lankan national holiday, National Heroes’ Day, held annually on 22 May. Every year, the President and general public pay tribute by observing a two minutes silence in their memory. The individuals are also celebrated on Sri Lanka Independence Day, held on 4 February. In this, the President or Prime Minister will typically address the nation with a speech honouring the National Heroes. The award has only been awarded to Sri Lankan citizens, but is not limited to this group.
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Héros national du Sri Lanka (en anglais, National Heros of Sri Lanka) est un titre honorifique du Sri Lanka. Il est attribué aux personnes considérées ayant joué un rôle majeur dans la lutte pour la liberté du pays. Chaque année, le jour de l'indépendance, ces personnes sont célébrées et le président rend hommage en observant deux minutes de silence à leur mémoire.
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National Heroes of Sri Lanka
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Héros national du Sri Lanka
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National Hero of Sri Lanka
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National Hero of Sri Lanka
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Unknown; approximately 135 in the Island's history.
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"An especially meritorious contribution to the historical struggle or national interests of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka"
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the President of Sri Lanka
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National Hero is a status an individual can receive in Sri Lanka for those who are considered to have played a major role in fighting for the freedom of the country. The status is conferred by the President of Sri Lanka. The recipients of the award are celebrated on a Sri Lankan national holiday, National Heroes’ Day, held annually on 22 May. Every year, the President and general public pay tribute by observing a two minutes silence in their memory. The individuals are also celebrated on Sri Lanka Independence Day, held on 4 February. In this, the President or Prime Minister will typically address the nation with a speech honouring the National Heroes. The award has only been awarded to Sri Lankan citizens, but is not limited to this group.
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Héros national du Sri Lanka (en anglais, National Heros of Sri Lanka) est un titre honorifique du Sri Lanka. Il est attribué aux personnes considérées ayant joué un rôle majeur dans la lutte pour la liberté du pays. Chaque année, le jour de l'indépendance, ces personnes sont célébrées et le président rend hommage en observant deux minutes de silence à leur mémoire.
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