The Sri Lankan Cultural Centre under the patronage of the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai organized an event to celebratethe Sinhala & Tamil New Year at the Lathifa Ladies Club ground on 10th April 2015in Dubai.
Alarge gathering of Sri Lankan families in Dubai and Northern Emirates, as well as members of the Diplomatic community, took part in the celebrations.Mr. Abdul Raheem, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Dubai along with the Consul Generals of Australia, Thailand and Italy inaugurated the activities with lighting of the traditional oil lamp.
A number of traditional Sri Lankan games including Ayurudu Kumariya, Ayurudu Kumaraya, pillow fighting, coconut scraping, playingthe rabanand, weaving coconut leaves contests and other events were held with many children keenly participating. A performance with Sri Lankan cultural items and serving of authentic Sri Lankan food were highlights of the event.
Foreign diplomats and their spouses were treated to Sri Lankan traditional culture and the music with colourful costumes worn by Sri Lankan children at the event and the celebrations offered an opportunity toshow and promote Sri Lanka’s traditional New Year activities among the expatriate community and well-wishers in Dubai.
Consulate General of Sri Lanka
Dubai & Northern Emirates
10th April 2015
