Sinhala and Tamil New Year is a happy time we spend with our families. Awurudu is the festival organized in the department on behalf of New Year to spend time with the ENTC family. The festival starts with the Hela customs and continues with a lot of folk sports. It is one of the most colourful and joyful days spent in the department.
The Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering (ENTC) celebrated the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, colloquially known as ‘Avurudu’, on May 21, 2023, with a joyous event that brought together students and academic staff. The festivities commenced with a beautiful display of Kolam designs adorning the ENTC building courtyard, courtesy of our Tamil friends, symbolizing the unity of cultures. Traditional foods graced the ‘Avurudu Kema Mese’ , while attendees enthusiastically participated in classic Avurudu games such as ‘Pani Bambare’ and ‘Thun Pa Diweema’. Despite the unexpected rain, the event persevered with creative adaptations, including physical challenges like ‘Gama Haraha Divima’. The atmosphere buzzed with passion and excitement, as laughter and camaraderie filled every moment. This Avurudu celebration with ENTC was truly a memorable occasion, reflecting the spirit of togetherness and cultural harmony.
The first ever “Tronic Year 2018” organized by the University of Moratuwa Electronic Club was held on the 5th of May at the Lagan premises in a grand manner. The Avurudu festival, which gave priority to the Hela customs, consisted of a number of local folk sports and a mat sajja.
The event was attended by a large number of students including lecturers of the department.