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Divers perform Sinhala and Tamil New Year rituals beneath the waves
Divers ring in Sinhala and Tamil New Year beneath the waves
In a groundbreaking celebration, the Malima Diving Club of the Sri Lanka Navy Malima Hospitality Services (MHS), in collaboration with the Navy Diving Unit, marked the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with a unique underwater festival at Trincomalee.
This first-of-its-kind event saw divers performing traditional cultural rituals and engaging in folk games beneath the waves, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.
The celebration aimed not only to celebrate the rich heritage of Sri Lanka’s Sinhala and Tamil communities but also to highlight the
potential of Sri Lanka’s pristine waters as a premier diving destination.
