The Cultural Significance and Unity Embodied in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Celebration – By Malsha – eLanka The transition from the House of Pisces to the House of Aries during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year marks not just a change in seasons, but a shift from the digital world to the embrace of nature and loved ones. In our modern age, where screens often separate us from the warmth of human connection, this annual celebration serves as a poignant reminder of the bonds we share with family and community. Rooted in the traditional Sinhala calendar, the New Year arrives with a symphony of natural cues: fragrant flowers, ripe fruits, and the melodies of birdsong. These whispers of nature beckon us to join in the festivities, steeped in the age-old customs that honor our shared heritage. Central to the New Year rituals is the concept of auspicious timing, ...

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A MEMMORABLE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION    The Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration organized by the Sri Lanka Society of Queensland on 24th April at the Jindalee Bowls Club was a tremendous success. With the tradition of the Society, it was an event of less talk and more fun packed rituals, traditional games and events followed by a sumptuous buffet lunch.   Tickets for Maximum COVID number allowed within the main hall was one hundred and twenty-five and every seat was occupied at the commencement of the meeting.  Every participant was welcomed with a pack containing a professionally made  “Konda Kevum”. The President of the Association Mrs Namal Wijeratne welcomed all guests and the programme was launched with the ritual of boiling of milk for prosperity. Mrs Chalani Gunasekera , wife of  Late Victor Gunasekera who was a founder member of the Society lit the hearth to boil the milk amidst ...

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