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Sri Lanka's Traditional New Year Celebration In New Zealand
Members of the Sri Lankan community are participating in a tug-of-war game during the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year celebrations at Samadhi Buddhist Temple in Rolleston, New Zealand, on April 14, 2024. The annual traditional new year for Sri Lankan Buddhists and Tamil Hindus is based on the astrological belief that the new year begins when the sun moves from the house of Pisces to that of Aries. This day also signifies the end of the harvest season and the arrival of spring in Sri Lanka. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11145821 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto |
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