New Year Rituals
The fourteenth of April is a very significant day in Sri Lanka as it marks the dawn of Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The New Year which is known as ‘Aluth Avurudha’ in Sinhala, and ‘Puththandu’ in Tamil is celebrated by both communities through various rituals and customs. Let’s take a look at some of [...]
An Avurudu Message
Avurudu vacation, finally! Almost a month without school. Nishan was excited, thinking about sweetmeats, new clothes, gifts and most of all playing with his best friend next-door. On every Avurudu Day, Nishan invited his friend to spend the day at his place. Nishan’s best friend Rizan, didn’t celebrate the Sinhala & Tamil New Year. His [...]
