Ukrainian tourists' visit to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa cancelled

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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After the Ministry of Tourism has cancelled the tours by the visiting Ukrainian tourists to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa, those areas are now opened for local tourists today and tomorrow, The Central Cultural Fund said.

The Ministry said earlier, the tourist attraction areas in Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa have been advised to close for local tourists today and tomorrow after 12.00 pm, as Ukrainian tourists are scheduled to visit those locations.

However, Parakrama Palace Complex, Dalada Oluwa, Shiva Devalaya (No. 2), Rankoth Vehera, Lankathilake Vehera, Kirivehera, Gal Viharaya, Thivanka Image House and Lotus Pond will open their doors to entertain local tourists from today. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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Anthony Monday, 04 January 2021 05:16 PM

WE ARE JUST GOING TO LOOSE OUR REPUTATION AND MESS THE TOURIST INDUSTRY FOR NOT FOLLOWING PROPER PROTOCOL DUE TO POLITICAL INFLUENCE BY CERTAIN PEOPLE.

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dickie bird Monday, 04 January 2021 09:48 PM

Kick them out of the Country along with Prasanna Ranatunga.

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Anthony. R Tuesday, 05 January 2021 02:22 PM

Weldone General Shavindra, saving our heritage at least.

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