Silent processions, special prayers, flickering candles and floral tributes marked the observance of the sixth anniversary of the tsunami tragedy in various places in the world particularlyIndinasia,India and Sri Lanka on 26th December,2010. The whole world remembered the victims of the tsunami of December 26,2004.
About 40,000 people, including tourists from abroad,died when the tsunami hit the island nation (Sri-lanka). A train chugging a long the coast-hugging south railway line from Colombo to Galle was washed away,killing over 1,500 passengers.
The Sri Lankan government observed the day as National safety Day. Sri Lankan Prime Minister D.M Jayaratne traveled to Jaffna to lead a commemoration meeting. A two minute silence was observed nation wide from 9.25 am as a mark of respect for those who died.
As many as 43,804 families including 1.88 Lakh people, were affected in the coastal areas of Kanyakumari district. Around 1000 persons were killed by the giant waves.
The anniversary was also observed inNagapattinam and,Kollam . 500 women took out a paal Kudam
( Milk pot) procession on the Marina beach. A candle light march and a memorial service were also held.
Prof.John Kurakar
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very informative..
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