On February 8, 2024, a solemn event dedicated to the 76th anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka was held at the Vitebsk State Medical University.

The VSMU Rector Alexey Chukanov, the Vice-Rector for International Relations and Organizational and Legal Work Denis Lits, and Sri Lankan Community Curator Vasily Glushanko addressed the students with a congratulatory speech. The rector presented letters of gratitude to the best students of the Sri Lanka community following the results of the winter examination session.

The event continued with creative performances by students from the Sri Lankan community, who demonstrated to the guests the diversity of their country by performing traditional songs and dances. These events held at VSMU culturally enrich and unite students, and also help them better adapt to the Republic of Belarus.