Institute of Chemistry (IChemC) celebrated the Sinhala New Year on the 24 and 25 of April, 2025. A New Year breakfast table consisting of traditional food items was organized by the staff of IChemC. Prof. Janitha Liyanage, the President of IChemC, Prof. Chandani Perera, Dean of the College of Chemical Science, former Presidents of IChemC, Academic and Non- Academic staff members took part in this event, which brought the whole staff together.
A New Year festival was also organised with the involvement of Students, Staff-members, and the alumni. The participants dressed in traditional costumes added a unique colour to the event. This vibrant event included many traditional New Year games such as Tug of war, Kotta pora, Aliyataasathabeema, Thoppi maru kereema etc., which provided enthusiasm and excitement within the IChemC community.
These events serve as an ideal platform to bring the students and staff members together to celebrate this joyful time of the year, signifying the importance of our rich culture.
Dilhan Jayasinghe
Public Relations Officer (PRO) & Coordinator- Department of Applied Sciences
