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In pictures: Lankans in US celebrate New Year through virtual event
The Sri Lankan community across the USA came together last Sunday (18) to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, through a programme initiated by the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Washington DC. Particularly intended to help children living in the US appreciate the rich traditions and cultural practices of Sri Lanka, the programme was held in collaboration with the recently constituted ‘Overseas Sri Lankans Network’ (OSL) in the USA, and included music/dance items from cities in 15 States across the US.
The main programme held at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. included the hoisting of the national flag, singing of the national anthem, lighting of the traditional oil lamp, and multi religious observances. Buddhist observances were conducted by the Chief Incumbent of the Maryland Buddhist Vihara Venerable Katugasthota Uparatana Nayaka Thero, Hindu religious observances by Swami Ragubathi Kurukkal, Islam religious observances by Mr. Seyed Rizwan Mowlana and Christian religious prayers by Reverend Father Dilantha Arachchilage.
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