The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is not just a celebration of the dawn of a new year, but also that of unity, cultural enrichment and a sense of family unity. This is all demonstrated, for example ...

The Sinhala and Hindu New Year, known respectively as Aluth Avurudda (Sinhala) and Puthandu (Tamil), is a vibrant and spiritually significant celebration observed by the Sinhalese and Tamil ...

"This event not only celebrates the New Year but also revives the soul of our traditions," he said. "By involving students and artistes from both Tamil and Sinhala backgrounds, the celebration ...

This Sinhala and Tamil New Year, step away from the ordinary and embrace the spirit of Avurudu at Sun Siyam Pasikudah with the joyous rhythms of tradition, community, and coastal serenity, under the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- More than 2,000 people gathered at Wolfe’s Pond Park on Sunday, April 27 to celebrate Sri Lankan New ...

The Indiana Buddhist Temple transformed into a vibrant cultural hub as Americans and Sri Lankans came together to celebrate ...

People perform traditional dances in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, April 14, 2025. Sri Lanka celebrated the traditional Sinhala and Tamil new year, which falls on April 14 this year. (Photo: Xinhua) ...

This annual New Year celebration by the preschool aims to familiarize children with the traditional rituals associated with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, symbolically performing these customs ...

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration in Mombasa was a beautiful blend of harmony and heritage, capturing the spirit of community and the enduring bonds that connect Sri Lankans across the world ...

In celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Cargills Food City brought festive joy to its customers with the ‘Aluth Irai Avuruddai’ festival—a two-day celebration held on the 4th ...

Pic: Jim Campbell There was a wonderful atmosphere at Hotel Curracloe on Monday as the local Sri Lankan community hosted a colourful celebration to mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. A vibrant ...

The IT assistance designer told the ECHO: “There’s a growing desire among us to both preserve our roots and to open our ...