Tamil Language

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Year 7 Assignment 2014

SRI LANKA
Janani Balamanoharan 7J

SECTION 1:
History of Sri Lanka
People from the Tamil region of India emigrated to Ceylon (this was Sri Lanka’s name before 1972) in between 3 BC and 1200 AD. Upon their arrival, the Tamil rulers fought the Sinhalese rulers for control of Sri Lanka. This resulted in the Tamils, who were mostly Hindus, to claim the northern part of Sri Lanka and the Sinhalese, who were mostly Buddhists, claimed the southern part of Sri Lanka.
In 1505, the Portuguese took control over Sri Lanka until the Dutch India Company forced their way into control from 1658-1796. In 1796, the British took over Sri Lanka and in 1802; Sri Lanka became an English Crown colony. In Sri Lanka, the British started to develop rubber, tea and coffee plantations. On February 4 1948, the Tamils and Sinhalese came together to become a self-governing authority.
24 years later, the government of Ceylon changed the name of the country to Sri Lanka.

Landmarks
Sigiriya
Sigiriya is an ancient site in North Central Sri Lanka. Sigiriya contains the ruins of an ancient palace which was built under the reign of King Kasyapa, who reigned from 477AD-495AD. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations.
The Sigiriya rock is 180m with steep steps that lead up to the palace, which has a range of chambers, stairways and pools. About halfway up the stairs, two giant lion paws can be seen. These were part of a huge lion head that had its mouth wide open, which was the entrance to the palace. The lion head is now ruined.
Around the palace, there are two moats and some pools surrounding. The ruins of Sigiriya were discovered in 1907 by a British explorer named John Still.

Festivals
Although Sri Lankans celebrate many, many festivals some are more important than others. The following festivals shown, I have chosen because I feel that they are the 3 most important festivals.
Thai Pongal
Thai Pongal is celebrated by Hindus in Sri Lanka. Thai Pongal is celebrated on the 14th of January to pray to the sun god. Thai Pongal customs include cooking Pongal and sharing the meal with family, friends, neighbours and non-Hindus.
Independence Day
On the 4th of February every year, all Sri Lankans celebrate Independence Day. In 1948, on the 4th of February Sri Lanka gained independence, hence why Sri Lankans celebrate Independence Day.
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
From the 12-14th of April, the Sinhalese and Tamils celebrate New Year. New Year is a big celebration in Sri Lanka, new clothes are worn, festivals are held and usually, the New Year is a public holiday for the country.

SECTION 2:
Questions ( There was no one from Sri Lanka or India, so I chose Simon, who is from Vietnam)
1. Dove abita Simon? Simon abita in Vietnam?
2. Che lingua parla? Simon parla Vietnamese
3. Di che natzionalita e Simon? Simon e Vientnamese
4. Di che colore e la bandiera? La bandiera Vietnam e rosso e giallo.

Sri Lanka Flag
Di che colore e la bandiera Sri Lanka e giallo, rosso, arriancone e verde.

Bibliography
"Sri Lanka." Info Please. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Aug. 2014. .
"Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Ancient Palace Complex." Amazing Lanka. N.p., 4 Nov. 2013. Web. 14 Aug. 2014.
"Sri Lanka Festivals and Celebrations." Tours Lanka. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Aug. 2014. .

Bibliography: "Sri Lanka." Info Please. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Aug. 2014. . "Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Ancient Palace Complex." Amazing Lanka. N.p., 4 Nov. 2013. Web. 14 Aug. 2014. "Sri Lanka Festivals and Celebrations." Tours Lanka. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Aug. 2014. .