Why is it important to introduce Sinhala New Year customs and culture to the second generation in Australia

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Some members of the Sri Lankan community living in Australia expressed their views on why it is important to introduce Sri Lankan culture such as the Sinhala New Year customs to the second generation of Sri Lankans in Australia.


  • Ms. Dilhani Kapuarachchi - Principal of Perth Sinhala School in Western Australia and Correspondent in Western Australia for SBS Sinhala Service
  • Ms. Shanika Dissanayake - Melbourne, Victoria
  • Mr. Naleen Memeduma - Sydney, New South Wales
  • Ms. Isuri Seneviratne - Adelaide, South Australia joined us.

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