Traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year at Nuga Gama, Cinnamon Grand

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Enjoy the fun and excitement of a traditional New Year as the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, on 14 April 2014, as it signals yet another astrological shift of the sun from the Zodiac of Pisces (Meena Rasi) into the Zodiac of Aries (Mesha Rasi). This movement spells a brand new start on the Sri Lankan calendar, calling for the grandest of celebrations.

This year, enjoy ‘Avurudu’ the traditional way at Cinnamon Grand’s Nuga Gama, the village in the city. Situated around a 200 year old banyan tree, the locale epitomises the essence of a rural village abound with nature, culture and heritage, thereby making for the ideal spot for Avurudu festivities. Partake in a traditional Avurudu breakfast with milk rice and Sri Lankan sweetmeats, while enjoying an extensive line up of games, activities and entertainment, including the lighting of lamps, boiling of milk, pooja to invoke blessings, raban gaseema (Sri Lankan drumming), pancha gaseema, daan adeema, kana mutti, anndeyata kiri kaweema, lime and spoon race, folk song recitals and lighting crackers. Kids will also have the pleasure of engaging in some games such as the sack race, pin the elephant’s tail and bun eating competitions. The Avurudu experience at Cinnamon Grand, for Rs. 1,900 (nett) is the ultimate way to enjoy a traditional New Year complete with the most authentic of food, traditions and exciting activities. If you’d rather just indulge in a delicious Sri Lankan lunch buffet, then Nuga Gama will lay out a traditional spread with a range of local favourites, for Rs. 1,450 (nett) from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., while a sweetmeat laden morning tea will be on offer for Rs. 450 (nett) earlier on in the day, at 11 a.m. Call (011) 249 7361/62 for reservations.