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Sri Lanka celebrates traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year

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Colombo, Apr 14 (EFE/EPA).- Sri Lanka on Wednesday celebrated the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, a celebration which takes place annually on the auspicious dates of Apr. 13 and 14 when the main paddy is harvested. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE).SHOT LIST: SRI LANKAN PEOPLE CELEBRATE THE SINHALA AND TAMIL NEW YEAR WITH SWEET MEAT AND FOOD AS WELL AS A POPULAR TRADITIONAL EVENT IN WHICH PEOPLE ATTEMPT TO CLIMB A GREASED POLE IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.

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