Locals in Mullaitivu came together on Tuesday to clear up the Mullivaikkal memorial grounds in preparation for May 18.
Commencing with cross-faith prayers at the memorial stand in the grounds, the works were overseen by Hindu and Christian religious leaders.
Thousands are expected to attend commemorations on Saturday to mark ten years since the genocide of Tamils by the Sri Lankan state.
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