Sri Lanka, April 7 -- It is the Avurudu season once more, filling the air with its festive spirit. For generations, April has been special to us, a great time of togetherness, where laughter and memories create a beautiful atmosphere of happiness and love. It is the ideal period of the year to cherish the splendour and richness of our cultural values and heritage. From the vibrant Avurudu rituals to mouth-watering Avurudu sweetmeats, the festival carries its unique charm. Amid celebrations, the Sinhalese and Tamils find moments of gratitude, reflection, and unity as well, the simple, yet true pleasures in life that bind us together as human beings.

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