15/04/2024 10:11 (UTC)

Sri Lanka celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Hikkaduwa, Apr 15 (EFE/EPA).- Sri Lankans on Monday celebrated Sinhala and Tamil New Year with Buddhist rituals.

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year are celebrated in Sri Lanka annually on the auspicious dates of 13 and 14 April, which correspond to the middle of summer, right after the main paddy harvest.

After the New Year, it is customary to anoint the head with a mixture of oil and herbal extracts before bathing. This ritual is performed on people and elephants. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE).

SHOT LIST: SINHALESE AND TAMIL NEW YEAR RITUAL AT A TEMPLE IN HIKKADUWA, SRI LANKA.

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Date: 15/04/2024 10:08 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » Customs and tradition
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 126 seconds
Reference: 7001354453
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