Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year, dear readers of the Funday Times! This week we’ll be taking a look at some of the rituals and traditions that make this time of year a special one in Sri Lanka. The Sinhala and Tamil New Year or Avurudu as it is known in Sinhala, is an important national [...]
Plates of Sweetmeats
Sumudu went near their gate and saw her neighbours painting their house. “What’s the occasion?” she asked the little girl who lived there. “We’re getting ready for the New Year!” beamed Priya. “Oh,” said Sumudu in surprise, “I didn’t know you celebrated the Sinhala New Year!” “No, we are getting ready for the Tamil New [...]
The Primary Section of OKI International School, Wattala held their Solo Singing Competition 2016 on March 14, 2016. Pix by Indika Handuwala
Awards Ceremony of the Art Competition
The Awards Ceremony of the Art Competition held among the schools situated within the city of Colombo, organized by the Colombo Municipal Council to mark ‘World Rabies Day’ was held on March 17, 2016 at the Colombo Public Library Auditorium. Pix by Athula Devapriya
Holi Festival celebration
Holi Festival celebration, jointly organized by the Indian High Commission and Mount Lavina Hotel was held on March 27, 2016. Pix by Indika Handuwala
A place of historical value
Flags back in action The public had to witness the strange incident of the ‘flagman’ due to the blackout spread island-wide. A man, holding two flags representing ‘go’ and ‘stop’ replacing the alarm which had discontinued ringing due to the power failure, was in charge of the lives of the public who were passing [...]