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The Sinhala New Year, also known as Puduvaruddam by the Tamil community is probably the most widely celebrated festival in Sri Lanka. For most Sri Lankans, especially those who live in the city, ...

Here is the latest information on the preparations for this year's 'Sunfest 2023’ – The Sinhala New Year Festival to be held on 9 April at Roselea Community Centre in Carlingford, Sydney ...

This divergence in celebration stems from the varied ... Sri Lanka’s Aluth Avurudda, or Sinhala and Tamil New Year, unfolds in April. It’s a time when the harvest is brought in, and the ...