April 19, 2023, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has decided not to grant permission to hold musical performances, political meetings or other mass gatherings at the Galle Face Green, except for religious activities, effective April 20.
A document from the Department of Government Information noted that the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has accepted the task of conducting a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program and has already spent Rs. 220 million to carry out development programs.
It added Rs. 6.6 million had to be spent on the repairs to the Galle Face Green due to damages caused during the ‘Aragalaya’ period.
It noted that it has become impossible to maintain the beauty of Galle Face Green due to mass gatherings, and thus with effect from April 20, 2023, Galle Face Green will only be used for religious events.
