Bibliograph

Cultural traditions in Sri Lanka, Cynthia O'Brien

Type

Label

Cultural traditions in Sri Lanka, Cynthia O'Brien

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Age 5-8

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade K to 3

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Cultural traditions in Sri Lanka

Oclc number

989811289

Responsibility statement

Cynthia O'Brien

Series statement

Cultural traditions in my world

Summary

Known for its diversity, Sri Lanka is a country with many unique cultural traditions. This intriguing book guides readers through a year of holidays and traditions in the country, from Buddhist celebrations such as Poya Days, to the family traditions of specific ethnic groups. Other celebrations also include Hindu, Muslim, and Catholic holidays, and festivals celebrating food and farming

Table Of Contents

About Sri Lanka -- Full moon days -- Harvest festival -- Independence Day -- Shiva festival -- New Years -- May days -- Vesak -- Poson Poya -- Ramadan -- Festival of the Tooth -- Feast of Assumption -- Festival of lights -- Christmas

Target audience

juvenile

Classification