Despite a directive by President Chandrika Kumaratunga last week that only one nominated minister should attend National Day celebrations hosted by diplomatic missions, four ministers and one deputy minister attended the National Day celebrations of China held at the BMICH on Wednesday. The ministers present were, Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, (Minister nominated) Susil Premajayanth, Vijitha Herath and Douglas Devananda and Deputy Minister Sunil Handunnetthi. Pix by Gemunu Wellage .