Shopping for New Year: Traditional Markets and Bargains
Edward Yang
The air is thick with anticipation, the vibrant colours of Vesak lanterns are being carefully stored away, making space for the auspicious hues of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.…
2025
The Role of Music and Dance in Sinhala & Tamil New Year Festivities
The air crackles with anticipation, the scent of milk rice and kevum wafts through the breeze, and vibrant colours explode onto the streets. It’s time for Sinhala and Tamil New…
Family-Friendly Activities During Sinhala & Tamil New Year in Sri Lanka
The air is filled with the rhythmic beat of Rabana, the vibrant colours of new clothes are everywhere, and the aroma of Kavum and Kokis wafts from every home –…
Exploring Colombo During the Sinhala & Tamil New Year
Imagine the vibrant streets of Colombo bursting with colour, the rhythmic beat of traditional drums filling the air, and the aroma of sweet treats wafting from every corner. This isn’t…
How to Dress for Sinhala & Tamil New Year Celebrations
Imagine vibrant colours bursting to life, the rhythmic beat of Rabana drums filling the air, and the aroma of sweet treats wafting through bustling streets. This is Sri Lanka during…
Understanding the Astrological Significance of Sinhala & Tamil New Year
Imagine a time of year dictated not by the Gregorian calendar alone, but by the celestial dance of planets. In Sri Lanka, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, or Aluth…
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