Traditional games of Sri Lanka

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/traditional-games-of-sri-lanka

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What are traditional games in Sri Lanka?Traditional games are playful activities that have been passed down for centuries and show Sri Lanka’s culture.
2. Why do people play these games during the New Year festival?They are played during the Aluth Avurudda festival to bring families and friends together and celebrate the new year.

Aluth Avurudda: The Sinhalese and Tamil New Year, a significant cultural festival in Sri Lanka characterized by traditional customs, rituals, and games.
Cultural Heritage: The tangible and intangible elements of a society's past, including traditions, customs, arts, and historical artifacts, passed down through generations.
Social Cohesion: The degree to which members of a society feel connected and committed to the society, fostering cooperation and collective well-being.
Cultural Continuity: The process by which cultural traits, beliefs, and practices are maintained and transmitted across time, ensuring the persistence of a culture.