High Commission of Sri Lanka in India

Sri Lanka is commemorating the International Migrant’s Day on 18^th December 2011, on an elaborate scale under the theme “Dirisariya –Let’s appreciate migrant workers, the heroes of our economy”.

The main purpose of the celebrations, scheduled on this day, is to highlight among the general public the importance of the contribution made to the Sri Lankan economy by our citizens who are working abroad under difficult conditions. It is expected that the educational and awareness raising programmes arranged would help increase appreciation and respect for migrant workers.

While the celebrations are scheduled to take place Islandwide, the Colombo District event begins at 8.30 a.m. at the Presidential Secretariat. This event will be graced by His Excellency the President and includes the issuance of a First Day stamp cover as well as the issuance of Migrant Card, which combines the data of a migrant worker and a debit card and a Migration Walk with the participation of about 2,000 from the migration community and a vehicle parade with educational floats.