By Rob Jennings • August 10, 2008
Annual festivities celebrate culture of small island fighting back from tsunami
DENVILLE -- The township held its 33rd annual Sri Lanka Day on Saturday, an international celebration drawing local residents and immigrants from the South Asian nation.
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Learn about the History of Sri Lanka...
Sri Lanka's historical and cultural heritage covers more than 2,000 years. Known as Lanka--the "resplendent land"--in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, the island has
numerous other references that testify to the island's natural beauty and wealth.
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Sri Lanka Day 2008
Denville, NJ
We view this as our little way to reach out to the international community at large," said Mayor Ted Hussa declaring 'Sri Lanka Day' in Denville, NJ.
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