Tourists enjoy Avurudu Sri Lankan style
View(s):Sri Lanka Tourism celebrated Sinhala and Hindu New year (Avurudu) at Negombo beach (opposite Hotel Camelot) based on the theme “Sri Lanka Hospitality 2013”, rich with local rituals, exclusively found in Sri Lanka, a media release issued by the state tourism agency stated.
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has already taken steps to provide exposure of the unique Sri Lankan culture and rituals to the world and thereby convey the message that Sri Lanka is a very positive destination. The ‘Avurudu’ celebrations were also carried out with this purpose, it was stated.
The selection of ‘Avurudu Kumara’ and ‘Avurudu Kumari’ or the New Year Prince and Princess, among other events, was the most eye-catching event.
Miss Yevegenia Kotenko from Russia and Mr. Shota Kiladze from Russia were able to secure ‘Avurudu Kumari’ and ‘ Aurudu Kumara’ titles for the year 2013, respectively. The event also offered the experience of ‘Avurudu’ sports for participants who enjoyed pillow fighting, tug of war, bursting of balloons and climbing the grease pole and marking the eye on elephant, the release noted.
All foreign visitors to the event were warmly welcomed according to the Sinhalese rituals and they were entertained with cultural performances and the beat of the ‘Rabana’. They have also been provided a chance to see how the ‘Kevum’ or oil cakes are cooked and to taste such freshly cooked oil cakes, the release said.
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