There is greenery everywhere, fresh leaves on trees, flowers in bloom,
vegetables and fruits in plenty and the songs of birds in the air. The aroma of
sweetmeat, the sound of raban and the koha's cry, symbolize that the entire country
is ready to celebrate this national festival.According to the Sinhala calendar, Sri
Lankans begin celebrating Aluth Avurudu in Sinhala, in the month of Bak when
the sun moves from the MeenaRashiya to the MeshaRashiya. The name Bak is
derived from the Sanskrit word bhagya meaning fortunate.
Beginning of a new year is the ideal time to refresh the mind of everyone
and to fill up the mind with new expectations. As a family, UoM Leos always get
together to share their happy and sad times with the others. In the month Bak, we
organized a awurudu programme to enhance the bondages of all Leos, prospects,
past Leos and Leos from A2 district. This glamorous occasion was held on 10th of
April in Lagaan area of University of Moratuwa with the participation of about
fifty Leos. As customary we arranged awurudu meals for all Leos giving priority
for the rituals. While ‘avurudu’ customs help to maintain age old traditions and
strengthen bonds, they also play a significant role in promoting community
harmony.Whole the day was filled with happy and joy with the different games
such as “Kottapora”, “Kanamuttibideema”,”Baniskama”, “Aliyataasathabima”,
Lime and spoon, passing eggs and etc. These games brought fun and joy to our
lives and at the same time, taught us a valuable lesson about team spirit. That day
helped us to begin the New Year with smiles on our faces.
A new year is like a blank book. The pen is in your hands. It’s your chance
to write a beautiful story for yourself.
Moratumulla Methodist Elders’ Home is one such place which is the shelter for few mothers who are left alone in this world. Every year, we UoM Leos make a small effort to bring some light to their gloomy lives. This time we visited them on 7 th of April 2016. Their happy smiling faces depicted that they were waiting for our visitation. For the whole evening they sang with us, danced with us and shared their life time stories with us. And also we had tea and snacks with them. We felt like we were their saviors, who pulled them up from their gloomy lonely lives. Seeing their smiling, lightened up faces we felt sorry, who on earth can leave such nice mothers alone in this world like this.
Your parents might not be perfect, but they are the most precious gift god has ever given you. Never forget your parents or leave them behind because you are ashamed to have them around you. They are the reason why you are here and who you are today. So love your parents and treat them with care. Don’t leave them at elders’ homes. Because you will only know their values when you see their empty seats.
