Australia වේ Alice Springs වල අපේ අවුරැදු උත්සවය

The Sri Lankan community in Alice Springs, like many Sri Lankan communities around the world, typically celebrates the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year, also known as Aluth Avurudhu or Puthandu. This festival usually falls in mid-April, marking the beginning of the traditional New Year in Sri Lanka.

The celebrations in Alice Springs may include various cultural activities, rituals, and traditional customs observed by the Sri Lankan community. These festivities often involve:

Avurudu rituals: Traditional customs such as cleaning and decorating homes, lighting oil lamps, and preparing special foods are integral parts of the New Year celebrations. Families gather to engage in these activities together.

New Year foods: Special traditional dishes are prepared for the New Year, such as kiribath (milk rice), kokis (crispy rice flour cookies), kavum (oil cakes), and other sweet treats.

Traditional games and sports: Games such as egg cracking (kana mutti gaseema), tug-of-war (motta maadiya), and various other traditional sports and activities may be organized for community members, particularly for children.

Cultural performances: Dance performances, music, and cultural shows featuring traditional Sri Lankan dances such as Kandyan and Bharatanatyam might be organized to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka.

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