
Monks, drummers, fire stuntmen, dancers and some 50 trained elephants, mostly from central part of the island, thronged into Colombo from various regions of Sri Lanka to participate in the city's biggest two day annual Buddhist procession known as Navam Perahera 'street pageant' starting from February 9 and 10, which was first held in 1979.
Here we look at 14 visuals showcasing the vibrant and dynamic event.













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