Only two more days to Avurudu, heralded by the song of the Koha and the blossoms of Erabadu. The Koha’s sweet melody fills the air, but where is the Erabadu - the bright red beauty that symbolizes the ...

The sound of the familiar koha (or the ‘asian koel’), chanting the rhythmic tune, which millions of Sri Lankans wake up to, is a sign that ‘Avurudu’ (New Year) is near. The Sinhala and ...