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What is the issue between Tamils and Sinhalese?
The LTTE fought to create an independent Tamil state called Tamil Eelam in the north-east of the island, due to the continuous discrimination and violent persecution against Sri Lankan Tamils by the Sinhalese dominated Sri Lankan Government.
Are Sinhalese and Tamil the same?
Sinhala is classified as an Indo-Aryan language and Tamil is classified as a Dravidian language. Separated from its sister Indo-Aryan languages such as Hindi and Bengali by a large belt of Dravidian languages, Sinhala along with Dhivehi of the Maldives evolved somewhat separately.
Which race is the oldest in the world?
An unprecedented DNA study has found evidence of a single human migration out of Africa and confirmed that Aboriginal Australians are the world’s oldest civilization.
Is Sinhala the most beautiful language in the world?
The Sinhala alphabet has been selected among the five most beautiful languages among the hundreds of languages in the world.
Are the Sinhalese the Chosen People of Sri Lanka?
Today in their popular readings of the Mahavamsa, the Sinhalese claim they are a chosen people and the island is their promised land to safeguard Buddhism, hence they oppose any autonomy for Tamils and erect Buddhist statues in Tamil areas. The Sinhalese, like the Tamils, are not natives of Sri Lanka.
What is the difference between Sinhalese and Tamils?
The main difference between Sinhalese and Tamils is that most of the Tamil population reside in India and, the Sinhalese population belongs to Sri Lanka. These two are distinct races from different countries, but they have a lot of shared aspects due to their geographical proximity.
What is the culture of Sinhalese?
Sinhalese culture encompasses many rituals and tradition which are greatly influenced by Buddhist festivals. A majority of Sri Lankan Tamils follow Hindu customs and traditions similar to south Indian rituals. The tradition dress for Sinhalese is sarong and Kandyan for more formal occasions.