Aadi Pirappu was celebrated on Saturday 17th July across the North-East.
Vavuniya
Special Aadi Pirappu celebrations were organised by the Vavuniya Municipal Council, near the statue of Navaliyoor Somasundara Pulavar in Vavuniya.
Attendees paid floral tributes at the statue of the Tamil poet.
The event was attended by many including the Municipal Secretary, Municipal Councillors, Pradeshiya Sabha members, public bodies and students.
Those who attended the event were treated with Aadi Kool (a special soup typiccally drank on Aadi Pirappu) and Kozhukkattai (a sweet dumpling).
Mannar
Aadi Pirappu was also celebrated at Mannar Annai Illam in Mannar.
The event was jointly organised by the Mannar District Secretariat and Department of Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs of the Northern Province.
Student events were held, and gift items were handed out by the District Governor.