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Sinhala and Tamil New Year – Greet Avurudu with Sri Lankan food

Jayani SenanayakeApril 8, 2018

Everything’s in bloom! With the approach of April and the dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, it seems as though nature itself is preparing to welcome the festive season. Avurudu falls on the 14th April this year (as with most years) and as most ... Read More...

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Happy Sri Lankan New Year!

Jayani SenanayakeApril 11, 2016

Step on to the streets and you could see that not only the people, but also nature is getting ready for the Sri Lankan New Year. The mango trees are heavy with fruit and we pluck them by the hand and spend these sweltering hot afternoons eating mango... Read More...

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The making of Kevum – Traditionally Sri Lankan

Jayani SenanayakeApril 11, 2015

And so begins the Avrudu food marathon. For those who aren't aware, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is just around the corner (13-14th April) and as all good Sri Lankan families do, our household is all set to celebrate the occasion with an abundance ... Read More...

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