The Independence Day parade is held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4, 2025. Sri Lanka celebrated its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

Dancers perform a traditional dance during the 77th Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4, 2025. Sri Lanka celebrated its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivers a speech at the 77th Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4, 2025. Sri Lanka celebrated its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

The Independence Day parade is held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4, 2025. Sri Lanka celebrated its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

The Independence Day parade is held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4, 2025. Sri Lanka celebrated its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

The Independence Day parade is held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4, 2025. Sri Lanka celebrated its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)