Basil Rajapaksa and Nimal Rajapaksa look on as protesters march through the streets during the 2010 May Day demonstrations in Colombo Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, it is observed on May 1 and is a Government and public holiday. The government has held official May Day celebrations in major towns and cities, with the largest being in the capital, Colombo. During celebrations, it is common to witness party leaders greeting the crowds. The United People's Freedom Alliance usually spearheads the political aspect of the Sri Lankan May Day. Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
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