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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

A dancer performs during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Drummers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

A decorated elephant participates in a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Drummers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Decorated elephants participate in a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Drummers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

A fire dancer performs during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nawam Maha Perahera - Sri Lanka

People perform traditional dances during the annual Nawam Maha Perahera in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 11, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nawam Maha Perahera - Sri Lanka

People perform traditional dances during the annual Nawam Maha Perahera in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 11, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nawam Maha Perahera - Sri Lanka

People perform traditional dances during the annual Nawam Maha Perahera in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 11, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nawam Maha Perahera - Sri Lanka

People perform traditional dances during the annual Nawam Maha Perahera in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 11, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nawam Maha Perahera - Sri Lanka

A decorated elephant is seen during the annual Nawam Maha Perahera in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 11, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nawam Maha Perahera - Sri Lanka

People perform traditional dances during the annual Nawam Maha Perahera in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 11, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nawam Maha Perahera - Sri Lanka

People perform traditional dances during the annual Nawam Maha Perahera in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 11, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elephant Keeper Bathes His Elephant - Sri Lanka

A Sri Lankan elephant keeper bathes his elephant in a public park before night duty for the Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, February 11, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elephant Keeper Bathes His Elephant - Sri Lanka

A Sri Lankan elephant keeper bathes his elephant in a public park before night duty for the Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, February 11, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19, 2024. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from August 10 to August 20. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19, 2024. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from August 10 to August 20. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19, 2024. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from August 10 to August 20. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19, 2024. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from August 10 to August 20. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA-CELEBRATION

(240812) -- KANDY, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Decorated elephants participate in a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. The Esala Perahera, one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, is observed from Aug. 10 to 20 this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA-CELEBRATION

(240812) -- KANDY, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. The Esala Perahera, one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, is observed from Aug. 10 to 20 this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA-CELEBRATION

(240812) -- KANDY, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. The Esala Perahera, one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, is observed from Aug. 10 to 20 this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA-CELEBRATION

(240812) -- KANDY, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. The Esala Perahera, one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, is observed from Aug. 10 to 20 this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA-CELEBRATION

(240812) -- KANDY, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. The Esala Perahera, one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, is observed from Aug. 10 to 20 this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

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SRI LANKA-KATARAGAMA PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240723) -- KATHARAGAMA, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People perform traditional dances during the final day of Kataragama Perahera in Katharagama, Sri Lanka, July 21, 2024. Kataragama Perahera is an important festival in Sri Lanka. During the festival, participants stage fire-walking performances to show their devotion to Kataragama. This year the festival took place from July 7 to 21. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-KATARAGAMA PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240723) -- KATHARAGAMA, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People perform traditional dances during the final day of Kataragama Perahera in Katharagama, Sri Lanka, July 21, 2024. Kataragama Perahera is an important festival in Sri Lanka. During the festival, participants stage fire-walking performances to show their devotion to Kataragama. This year the festival took place from July 7 to 21. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-KATARAGAMA PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240723) -- KATHARAGAMA, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People perform traditional dances during the final day of Kataragama Perahera in Katharagama, Sri Lanka, July 21, 2024. Kataragama Perahera is an important festival in Sri Lanka. During the festival, participants stage fire-walking performances to show their devotion to Kataragama. This year the festival took place from July 7 to 21. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-KATARAGAMA PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240723) -- KATHARAGAMA, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People perform traditional dances during the final day of Kataragama Perahera in Katharagama, Sri Lanka, July 21, 2024. Kataragama Perahera is an important festival in Sri Lanka. During the festival, participants stage fire-walking performances to show their devotion to Kataragama. This year the festival took place from July 7 to 21. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-KATARAGAMA PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240723) -- KATHARAGAMA, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People perform traditional dances during the final day of Kataragama Perahera in Katharagama, Sri Lanka, July 21, 2024. Kataragama Perahera is an important festival in Sri Lanka. During the festival, participants stage fire-walking performances to show their devotion to Kataragama. This year the festival took place from July 7 to 21. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-KATARAGAMA PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240723) -- KATHARAGAMA, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People perform traditional dances during the final day of Kataragama Perahera in Katharagama, Sri Lanka, July 21, 2024. Kataragama Perahera is an important festival in Sri Lanka. During the festival, participants stage fire-walking performances to show their devotion to Kataragama. This year the festival took place from July 7 to 21. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-KATARAGAMA PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240723) -- KATHARAGAMA, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People perform traditional dances during the final day of Kataragama Perahera in Katharagama, Sri Lanka, July 21, 2024. Kataragama Perahera is an important festival in Sri Lanka. During the festival, participants stage fire-walking performances to show their devotion to Kataragama. This year the festival took place from July 7 to 21. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-KATARAGAMA PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240723) -- KATHARAGAMA, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A dancer performs during the final day of Kataragama Perahera in Katharagama, Sri Lanka, July 21, 2024. Kataragama Perahera is an important festival in Sri Lanka. During the festival, participants stage fire-walking performances to show their devotion to Kataragama. This year the festival took place from July 7 to 21. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240225) -- BEIJING, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240224) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240224) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A decorated elephant is seen during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240224) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240224) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240224) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240224) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(240224) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Decorated elephants are seen during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-KELANIYA-PERAHERA FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240125) -- KELANIYA, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dancers perform during the Duruthu Perahera festival in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 24, 2024. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-KELANIYA-PERAHERA FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240125) -- KELANIYA, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dancers perform during the Duruthu Perahera festival in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 24, 2024. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240125) -- BEIJING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fire acrobats perform at a celebration during the Duruthu Perahera festival at a temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 23, 2024. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-KELANIYA-PERAHERA FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240124) -- COLOMBO, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fire acrobats perform at a celebration during the Duruthu Perahera festival at a temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 23, 2024. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-KELANIYA-PERAHERA FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240124) -- COLOMBO, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dancers perform at a celebration during the Duruthu Perahera festival at a temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 23, 2024. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA FESTIVAL

(230831) -- KANDY, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Decorated elephants walk past the historic Buddhist Temple of the Tooth during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on Aug. 30, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA FESTIVAL

(230831) -- KANDY, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Decorated elephants walk past the historic Buddhist Temple of the Tooth during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on Aug. 30, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA FESTIVAL

(230831) -- KANDY, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers perform in front of the historic Buddhist Temple of the Tooth during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on Aug. 30, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)