Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- The government has decided to open the 77th Independence Day Celebrations for the public to witness, Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Dr. A.H.M.H Abayarathna said today.

He told a special news conference that the government has decided to give more opportunities for the public to witness it in person.

"Earlier, we had a question for whom the Independence Day celebrations were held. This time, the government has decided to celebrate it as the people's Independence Day celebrations with more public participation," he said.

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