Asia Album: Annual Navam Maha Perahera parade held in Colombo-Xinhua
Asia Album: Annual Navam Maha Perahera parade held in Colombo
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2026-02-01 19:43:32
This photo taken on Jan. 31, 2026 shows decorated elephants during the annual Navam Maha Perahera parade in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)
COLOMBO, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- The vibrant, colourful two-day Buddhist procession known as Navam Maha Perahera kicked off Saturday in Colombo. Featuring majestic elephants, traditional dancers and drummers, the event attracts a large crowd near the Gangaramaya Temple every year.
Dancers perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Maha Perahera parade in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)Dancers perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Maha Perahera parade in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)Dancers perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Maha Perahera parade in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Ziyu)
