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Claudia
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Dieses Jahr findet die Navam Perahera im Gangaramaya Temple
in Colombo vom 06.02. - 07.02.2012 statt.
in Colombo vom 06.02. - 07.02.2012 statt.
Gangarama Navam Perehera in Colombo 06./07.02.2012
Gangarama Navam Perehera in ColomboStart Time: Thursday at 4.00 PM onwards
End Time: Thursday at 10.00 PM
Location:Colombo
City/Town:Galle Coast
Colombo’s streets come alive on the full-moon Poya day with the annual `Navam Perehara’ winding its way through the heart of the city. Organised by the Gangaramaya Temple, this colourful procession displays traditional folklore, music and the rhythmic dance forms. Dancers, drummers, flag bearers, Chieftains in traditional attire and scores of elephants dressed in glittering cloaks are all a part of this colourful pageant in honour of Lord Buddha. Over a hundred elephants make their way with their mahouts from across the country to participate in this glittering pageant – a wonderful sight to see on the busy streets of Colombo.
Gangarama Navam Perehera in ColomboStart Time: Thursday at 4.00 PM onwards
End Time: Thursday at 10.00 PM
Location:Colombo
City/Town:Galle Coast
Colombo’s streets come alive on the full-moon Poya day with the annual `Navam Perehara’ winding its way through the heart of the city. Organised by the Gangaramaya Temple, this colourful procession displays traditional folklore, music and the rhythmic dance forms. Dancers, drummers, flag bearers, Chieftains in traditional attire and scores of elephants dressed in glittering cloaks are all a part of this colourful pageant in honour of Lord Buddha. Over a hundred elephants make their way with their mahouts from across the country to participate in this glittering pageant – a wonderful sight to see on the busy streets of Colombo.
