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The fresh emerald green of the pristine forest of the island, the first melancholy cry of the cuckoo from the boughs, and the cobalt of the sea enhancing the haze azure of the limiting sky up above the island reminds the populace that it is the time to greet the New Year. 13th day of April is the calendar day for celebrating Sri Lankan New Year and is the occasion of immense celebration of greeting the new time.
The verve of the country laced with its entire effervescent rhythm greets New Year either on the 13th day or on the 14th day of April however the New Year date is calculated and chosen in accord to the sun, moon and other astrological calculations. Sri Lankan New Year is the time to fete the new time; to usher the very onset of a fresh beginning of a year. Sri Lankan New Year is the reminder of the colonial fragrance of the age old tradition and rich culture of the small island.
Sri Lankan New Year kisses the unruffled serenity of the tear drop island and is the typical carnival where bliss finds an added diction. Cleaning of the house is an important ritual during the New Year Day which guarantees wealth and peace during the forthcoming year. Cooking of the Pongal Milk rice by the male member of the family is another ritual during the Sri Lankan New Year.
Ritual, traditions, convention, rites and energetic caucus provides an immense dynamism to the Sri Lankan New Year which is obviously the most important date of the Sri Lankan cultural calendar.
Scroll through the pages of 123newyear.com to have better understanding of the aspects of Sri Lankan New Year.
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