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In Habaraduwa, Sri Lanka, a procession moves along a paved road under a bright sky with scattered birds
Short TermIn Habaraduwa, Sri Lanka, a procession moves along a paved road under a bright sky with scattered birds. In the foreground, two men, dressed in traditional white and red ceremonial attire with elaborate headbands and chest adornments, are playing drums. The man on the left holds a large, cylindrical drum horizontally, while the man on the right plays a set of two smaller, hourglass-shaped drums suspended from his waist. Both men are actively engaged in drumming, with sticks in hand. Behind them, a group of boys, also in white attire, follow carrying long sticks, possibly part of a ceremonial guard or participants. In the background, several Buddhist flags, featuring stripes of orange, yellow, red, and blue, are visible, adding to the festive or religious atmosphere. Beyond the procession, a stage structure with a large screen displaying an image of a lotus flower is set up, with a blue truck and a small three-wheeled vehicle parked nearby. Buildings with tiled roofs and trees line the side of the road, indicating an urban or semi-urban setting. The overall scene suggests a cultural or religious event taking place in the town.





