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Traditional games of Sri Lanka

Hi there! Let me tell you about traditional games in Sri Lanka, but in a way that a 5-year-old would understand.

Did you know that in Sri Lanka, there are lots of games that kids and grown-ups like to play? These games are unique to Sri Lanka and have been played for many, many years.

One of the most popular games in Sri Lanka is called "Olinda Keliya." This is a traditional game that is played with a stick and a small wooden ball. The goal of the game is to hit the ball with the stick and send it flying as far as possible.

Another popular game is called "Elle." It's similar to baseball, but instead of using a bat, players use a flat wooden paddle to hit a ball made of coconut husks. The game can get pretty intense, with players diving and racing to catch the ball.

There's also a game called "Kana Mutti Bindeema," or "can-cutting game." In this game, kids stack up cans and try to knock them over by throwing a ball. It's like bowling, but with cans instead of pins.

One more game that's a favorite in Sri Lanka is called "Kotta Poranaya," or "pot-breaking game." Kids are blindfolded and try to break a clay pot using a stick. It's like a piñata but with a clay pot instead of a paper mache one.

So, as you can see, there are lots of fun games to play in Sri Lanka! These traditional games have been passed down through generations and are still enjoyed today.