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Down memory lane: Celebrations on the first Day
of Independence :
Hallowed was the day, forever bright its memory...
The most important secular holiday on our
calender, the only time in the year when the entire nation
congregates in celebrations, observing Independence Day with
religious events and fanfare dates back, (naturally) to the first
Day of Independence on February 4, 1948. "Colombo was robed in a
mantle of splendour" was the headline of the Sunday Observer of
February 5, 1948. The lead story covering the full length of the
cover page described the day in flowery language.
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How Gaala became Galle
Legend has it Galle got her name from the large
number of bullock carts parked within the city. The place was called
'Gaala' which later became Galle. Galle has a valuable natural
harbour. Many years ago Persians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Malays and
Indians did business through the Galle port.
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Chinese New Year Festival
In spite of the immense changes in the post
modern world of China, people still view their life from the
historical vantage point of the ancient traditions and customs. This
is best explained by the zest with which the Chinese all across the
globe celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival. Everyone knows that
the first of January marks the first day of a new calendar. But the
first day of Chinese New Year falls on the first new moon after 1st
of January. Chinese New Year Festival is a family celebration with
food, light, fireworks and lots of interactive activities that
strengthens filial ties.
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