PM Celebrates the New Year honouring the national traditions

Commencing the New Year’s observances at 6:44 a.m. of auspicious time, the Prime Minister ceremonially planted a mango sapling, signifying the prosperity and the commencement of work for the new year.

The event was featured by traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year customs, popular folk games, songs, and dances, reflecting and honouring national new year traditions and the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka.

The celebration was organized jointly by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Divisional Secretariat of Kaduwela.

The occasion was attended by the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Mr. Hiniduma Sunil Senewi, Deputy Minister Mr. Muneer Munaffar, Members of Parliament Mr. Asitha Niroshan and Mrs. Kaushalya Ariyarathna, along with other distinguished guests.