"Building a nation after obtaining freedom from colonial rule required a celebration of its diversity, the recognition that nation building was a collective endeavor based on inclusivity, equality and justice. The price we paid for our failure in nation building was immeasurable."
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Independence Day Message of the Bishop of Colombo (3 February 2023) Diocese of Colombo
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