Serendib Flour Mills celebrates Thai Pongal harvest with artistic flair

The Serendib Adhi Shakthi Kolam Competition, a showcase of artistic flair held during the Pongal celebrations was hosted by Serendib Flour Mills to illuminate the harvest festival, specifically across plantation communities.

The event, a collaboration between Serendib Flour Mills and the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) was themed ‘Celebrating Thai Pongal in the Plantation Sector’ and aimed to highlight the estate culture around the important Tamil harvest celebration marked by family, food, and festivities.

The event took place at the Radella Cricket Club in Nuwaraeliya and the PHDT Training Center in Hatton. Over 200 women from estate-based organizations showcased their artistic talents by designing beautiful and colourful ‘Kolam’ floor art incorporating Serendib’s ‘Adi Shakthi’ brand name; Serendib Flour Mills new Fortified Wheat Flour has been formulated to meet the nutritional needs of estate communities.