Children representing 53 nationalities celebrate Avurudu in Colombo

The British School in Colombo (BSC) celebrated the 2024 Sinhala and Tamil New Year with several cultural events and traditional games during Special Avurudu Assembly held recently at the school premises.

The school’s student population, which is made up of over 53 nationalities, with students from all over the world, joined hands to celebrate this important event on a grand scale .

The highlights of the event showcased many Sri Lankan traditions and rituals, featuring cultural song and dance performances presented by the talented performers of both the Junior and Senior Schools.

The Avurudu celebrations at the BSC turned out to be a unique event as students and teachers from all over the world gathered to celebrate the traditions and customs unique to Sri Lanka.