Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Sights, Sri Lanka.

A 'Bakery van' nick-named a 'tchoon paan' because of the melody (tune) played from it, when it does the rounds of the village, selling bakery food, Avissawella..

A dog lying in a stream on a hot day, Bo-path Ella, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.
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http://youtu.be/a8IMsAsuVQY


Sunday, February 1, 2015

Items at a wedding reception, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

'Kiri-bath, Konde kavum, Kokis, Mung kavum, Aasmi, Athiraha, pine-apple, plantains and apples are laid out. This is used at a ceremony where the newly-wed couple feed each other.

An electronic device in a bowl of water emitting smoke and coloued lights intermittently.
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http://youtu.be/dI3H_77vn9M


Friday, January 30, 2015

The 'Poruwa' and after in a Sinhalese wedding, Sri Lanka.

The 'Poruwa' where the Bride & Groom are made to stand during the wedding ceremony in a Sinhalese wedding.
The decorated seat where the Bride & Groom sit after descending from the 'Poruwa'.