Abstract:
Sri Lankan Tamil literature has developed in various fields and marked its
footprint. In that sense the literary texts of children are also important, In
Children’s literature the children’s songs gain more recognition. The first
Children’s song was published in 1918 in Sri Lanka. Even before children songs
were in practice orally. Many collections of children’s songs have been published
in Northern part of Sri Lanka. This study is being done on the basis of the modern
trend of children’s songs. The first part of the study consists of the literary
introduction with the literary text of children. The origins of Children’s song and
its development have been explained. How folk songs have gained importance in
Northern Province is explained with evidence. Moreover they have been described
in terms of children’s songs emphasizing relationship and knowledge. The songs
of Northern region comprise rhythemic patterns, nuances, simple diction and
aesthetic elements. It is realized that songs of children should be adopted according
to the child’s psychology. As a result, it can be stated that the children songs do
not get the social approval as the literary texts. Children’s songs should have the
oral tradition and entertainment. The content of children’s song of the Northern
region should be written with more consideration. Those who involve in writing
children’s song, at present follow the rhythemic patterns of the past shows the lack
of innovation. But it is evident that there are publications of audio and video CDs
with new trends of musicality. It is said that the children’s song of Northern region
of Sri Lanka has been developed over a century. This study justifies that it should
be more enhanced in its long journey.
