Sinhala-Hindu New Year in Beijing

A fun event taking place at Beijing Sinhla HIndu New Year festival

The Sinhala Hindu New Year was celebrated at the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing on April 16 with over 275 participants. The celebration was co-organised by the Embassy and the China–Sri Lanka Youth Forum.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to China Dr. Karunasena Kodituwakku chaired the celebrations. The ceremony began hoisting the national flag by the Ambassador.

The festival was filled with traditional customs and rituals. Sri Lankans in Beijing and adjacent areas got together and showcased the value of the Sri Lankan customs to all foreign visitors.Foreign visitors were warmly welcomed according to the Sinhalese customs and they were entertained with cultural performances by Beijing and Tianjin students' cultural troupes and were treated to traditional Sri Lankan food. The event offered over 30 ‘Aurudu’ games to the participants. 

 

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