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Sinhala and Hindu New Year celebration

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  Our year connected to nature: Sinhala and Hindu New Year celebration As the environment is renewed with the sound of the Bak Mahe Koho, the most beautiful time of the year for us in Sri Lanka is the Sinhala and Hindu New Year. This is a wonderful cultural festival that shows the inseparable bond between nature and man to the world. The Sun and the New Year According to astrological beliefs, this festival is celebrated to mark the transition of the Sun from the sign of Pisces to the sign of Aries. This can also be called a festival of gratitude, which is celebrated by the farmers after the arrival of spring and the completion of the harvest, seeking the blessings of the gods. The most unique feature of our year is that the entire country performs auspicious rituals at the same time. • Nonagatya: A time spent giving priority to religious rituals. • Cooking and eating: This is when milk is poured into a new pot, and the whole family sits down to eat. • Working and making deals: This...
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The Esala Perahera Festival of the Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devalaya

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  The Pride of Sabaragamuwa, The Esala Perahera Festival of the Sabaragamuwa Maha Sam an Devalaya                      The most magnificent cultural event held every year in the sacred land of Sabaragamuwa is the "Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devalaya Esala Perahera" in Ratnapura. This is not just a perahera, but a grand art festival that shows the faith, belief, and pride of the Sabaragamuwa people to the world. Historical Background This worship of the Lord Sumana Saman, the presiding deity of the Samanala site, dates back to ancient times. It is said in history that this temple was built by the minister Aryakamadeva during the reign of King Parakramabahu II of the Dambadeniya era. Since then, this procession has been continuously performed with rituals. Special Features of the Perahera Second only to the Kandy Dalada Perahera, this Saman Devalaya Perahera has several unique features that are unique to us: • Sabaragamuwa Dance Tra...
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The smartphone and the modern child

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                                    The smartphone and the modern child                   Today, we live in an era where it is unimaginable to imagine a world without technology. While our childhoods were filled with kites, cricket, and running around the yard, today's children's world often seems to be limited to a few inches of a 'smart screen'.   Smartphones are the best tool for acquiring knowledge. Information from anywhere in the world is available to a child in seconds. But the other side of this is very dangerous.                 The educational benefits of using a smartphone include helping children research subjects, learn new languages, and watch creative videos.               The health problems that arise from it include poor eyesight, back pain, and obesity due ...
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The Soulful Voice I Love

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The Soulful Voice I Love: My Favorite Singer, Yasas Medagedara                        Music is the best way to express feelings, and for me, no one does it better than Yasas Medagedara. He is a talented artist who has captured the hearts of many Sri Lankans with his unique voice and modern style.  I Like His Music. The first thing you notice about Yasas is his smooth and calming voice. His songs are not just loud music; they are deep, meaningful, and very relaxing to listen to. Whether I am having a busy day or just relaxing at home, his music always makes me feel better. Yasas has a special way of mixing traditional feelings with modern music. Songs like "Rajiniya" became huge hits because they sound fresh and different from everything else. He doesn't just sing; he tells a story through his music videos and his performance. What I admire most about him is his simplicity. He stays true to his style and connects with his f...
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My favorite actor

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 Priyantha Sirikumara, a talented actor Priyantha Sirikumara is a very special character among the actors we meet in Sri Lankan cinema and teledrama. He is not just an actor, but a unique actor who can touch the hearts of the audience by bringing life to any role he is given. There are many reasons why I see Priyantha Sirikumara as my favorite actor. Priyantha Sirikumara's most unique talent is his flexible acting style. Be it comedy, serious roles, or the role of a helpless villager, he does justice to each character. The vitality he displays on stage and the restraint he displays on screen are able to take the audience beyond acting for a moment. The emotions conveyed through his eyes and facial expressions are very powerful. He has the innate ability to express a thousand things that cannot be expressed in words with a single look. Most of the time, we see actors in cinema, but Priyantha Sirikumara is a character who lives and breathes. When you look at the popularity he gained ...
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The turning point in my life

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The turning point in my life: Second mother, Sakunthala Miss                   I f life is a journey, we come across some crucial encounters that set us on the right path. When I look back on my school days, the image that stands out among those fond memories is that of Sakunthala Miss. She was not just a teacher to me; she was the second mother in my life.                 We encounter many teachers in our lives. But there are very few teachers who speak to our hearts. Miss Sakunthala is the special person who directed my life in a different direction. If I am where I am today, the foundation for that journey was laid because of the immense guidance I received from her.                  ,A love beyond a teacher.I received from her the same love, care and advice that a mother would give me. She taught me lessons about life that went beyond the school curriculu...
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The happiest day of my life

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  The day I got accepted to the University of Fine Arts. T here are days in our lives that are forever remembered. Some days bring happiness, some days bring triumph. But the happiest day of my life was the day I found out I had been accepted to the University of Fine Arts. I had a higher z-score than I needed for the University of Fine Arts. I was worried about whether I would pass the practical interview. But I was confident that I would pass. A lthough this achievement was my personal dream, it was even more the greatest hope of my mother and father. They sacrificed their happiness and comfort to pave the way for me for many years. They believed in my abilities even when I lost confidence in myself. I will never forget the relief and boundless joy in their eyes when I told them that I had been accepted to the university. Their smiles are more precious to me than any award. I won not only for myself, but also for my mother and father, who sacrificed everything to bring me to th...
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