The 2026 Poppy Day Commemoration was held on November 8 at the Cenotaph War Memorial in Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya.
Upon her arrival at the venue, the Prime Minister was welcomed with the presentation of a poppy flower and escorted to the main podium accompanied by marching bands.
Thereafter, the Prime Minister, together with other distinguished invitees, paid floral tributes at the Cenotaph War Memorial, which commemorates the military personnel who sacrificed their lives during the First and Second World Wars.
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retired) Aruna Jayasekara, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Commanders of the Tri-Forces, former Service Commanders, government officials and several other distinguished guests were also present at the occasion.
