The
culture of Sri Lanka has been influenced by many things in the past. Mostly
it has been influenced by religion and colonialization by the Dutch, Portuguese
and the British. Customs and rituals form an inseparable part of the culture
of Sri Lanka have been part and parcel of the Lankan society from the ancient
times.The Sinhalese new year (Sinhala/tamil new year) is a very important cultural practise in the island, the festival which falls in April (the month of Bak) when the sun moves from the Meena Rashiya (House of Pisces) to the Mesha Rashiya (House of Aries) Sri Lankans begin celebrating their National New Year Aluth Avurudhu in Sinhala and Puththandu in Tamil.
Katina Ceremony that is an important Katina Ceremony and the Poya Days that are specially observed by the Buddhists forms an important part of Sri Lanka culture.The Yakun Natima dance performance and The Kandyan dances add colours to the vibrant Sri Lanka culture.
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