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Sinhala and Tamil New Year\u2014just got a digital glow-up!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

From thrilling influencer meetups and virtual crowning ceremonies to gamified challenges that had us hooked, Sri Lankan brands and creators pumped fresh energy into our centuries-old customs. Buckle up and dive into four electrifying digital Awurudu experiences that stole the show this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Munchee Savoury Digi Awurudu 2025 (#digiawurudu2025)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Imagine Sri Lanka\u2019s top influencers stepping into a virtual pavilion that feels like home\u2014where classic Awurudu games meet modern flair. That\u2019s exactly what Axo Creative<\/a> founders YouTubers Manitha Abeysiriwardana<\/a> and Rashith Yapa<\/a> together with Mystery events organized Munchee Savoury Digi Awurudu 2025<\/em>. By bringing influencers together on one stage, they tapped into each creator\u2019s loyal audience, reviving fun awurudu games<\/em> in true Sri Lankan style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result? A buzzing celebration streamed live, uniting followers across the island and breathing fresh life into our most cherished traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsors Joined Hands: <\/em><\/strong>Leading brands rallied to support this grand digital festival: <\/em>CBL Group<\/a> Munchee Savoury as the title sponsor; <\/em>Hemas Consumer Brands – Sri Lanka<\/a> ‘s GOLD & Goya brands as gift partners; <\/em>Appeton<\/a> Sri Lanka fueling participants\u2019 energy; <\/em>MTV\/MBC Channels Pvt. Ltd – Capital Maharaja Group<\/a> ‘s Y FM amplifying every cheer; <\/em>John Keells Consumer Foods Sector<\/a> ‘s Elephant House Ice Cream delivering the ultimate chill; <\/em>Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka<\/a> quenching thirst; <\/em>Barista Coffee Company Limited<\/a> Sri Lanka spreading smiles; <\/em>Red Bull<\/a> powering the action; <\/em>Acer<\/a> and <\/em>Canon<\/a> by <\/em>Metropolitan Group of Companies<\/a> capturing every moment; <\/em>Domino’s<\/a> Pizza Sri Lanka dishing out fun; <\/em>Singer Sri Lanka PLC<\/a> keeping everyone connected; and <\/em>Puredale<\/a> serving up dairy delights.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, they set the stage for influencers to recreate Avurudu magic online and on-site, forging new bonds while honoring our time-honored customs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Digital Awurudu Kumariya & Kumara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pageantry is a beloved Awurudu tradition, and in 2025 it went fully digital. Several organizations hosted <\/em>Digital Awurudu Kumariya\/Kumara<\/em><\/strong> competitions, letting contestants vie for virtual crowns:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n