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Residents across the are celebrating Canberra Day today, March 9, an annual public holiday commemorating the founding of Australia’s capital. The day is marked by community activities, cultural gatherings, and local events.
Due to the holiday, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canberra remains closed today, and consular services such as passport renewals, document authentication, and other official assistance will resume when offices reopen.
For many migrant families and South Asian diaspora communities in the ACT, the long weekend is a popular time for park picnics, cultural meet-ups, and social gatherings, highlighting Canberra’s vibrant multicultural lifestyle.
