Soldiers attend a ceremony marking the Sri Lanka Army's 70th anniversary in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 10, 2019. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

COLOMBO, Oct. 10, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan Army celebrated its 70th Anniversary in Colombo on Thursday, with Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavindra silva as the chief guest. More than 1000 soldiers participated in the parade which was held to mark the occasion.

Soldiers attend a ceremony marking the Sri Lanka Army's 70th anniversary in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 10, 2019. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

Soldiers march during a ceremony marking the Sri Lanka Army's 70th anniversary in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 10, 2019. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

Soldiers stand at attention during a ceremony marking the Sri Lanka Army's 70th anniversary in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 10, 2019. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

Soldiers attend a ceremony marking the Sri Lanka Army's 70th anniversary in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 10, 2019. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

Sri Lankan Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva attends a ceremony marking the Sri Lanka Army's 70th anniversary in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 10, 2019. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

Military vehicles are seen during a ceremony marking the Sri Lanka Army's 70th anniversary in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 10, 2019. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)■