Navam Poya Perahera, a set on Flickr.
A few photos of the Navam Poya Perahera. Buddhist festivals revolve around the days of the full moon (poya days) which have special religious significance. February's poya is marked by a major parade through the streets of Colombo with around 50 visiting elephants. I had mixed feelings about seeing these amazing creatures up close, chained and dressed for the occasion, but was mesmerised none the less and rather snap happy. I would say more, but am too exhausted after the mammoth tusk (boom boom - see how tired I am!) of reducing my vast collection of photos down to a more respectable number.
love these pictures Beth...especially the hairy chested woman in the white blouse...be careful out there, the mammoth tusk joke has made me worry about you and the heat...that and the bus obsession...there's a theme emerging... 'big decorated things moving slowly through streets'. Is there a part 3 to this theme?!? xx
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, I'm still working out how to use my blog and have just realised that although I did reply to your comment, you may not have seen it as put it as a separate comment! Just didn't want you to think i was ignoring you! x
DeleteYes, part three's big bright thing moving slowing through the streets will be me; fat on all the sri lankan food and decorated with bright red mosquito bites, heat rash and sunburn! Watch this space... x
ReplyDeletewow! looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty amazing. Hope you're well rachael, x
ReplyDeleteDid you see Nelly? xxx
ReplyDeleteProbably Tots, but difficult to tell which one she was! x
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