Several days after his scathing remarks on the Enrique Live in Colombo concert, President Maithripala Sirisena reiterated that he would not allow the country's culture to be destroyed by those who have been misled.

"People cannot just walk around naked, I cannot allow that" he said, addressing a gathering at 'Ape Gama' today.

Sirisena said that he was being severely criticised on the internet for urging for the protection of local culture and values. However, no amount of criticism will make him change his stance, the President insisted.

"I act according to our values and the understanding of the good and the bad", the President said.

President Sirisena recently lashed out at the organizers of Enrique Live in Colombo concert, adding that such concerts were damaging to the culture of the country. He also referred to the incident where a girl threw her bra at the singer who was performing on the stage.

Sirisena said that the organisers of such indecent shows should be 'whipped'. Legendary Sri Lankan cricketers Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena were among the organisers of the show as they owned the company 'Live Events' which hosted the event.