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Kandy Esala Perahera

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The first day of the annual Kandy Esala Perahera.

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A fire dancer.

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People seen here on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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An elephant seen here on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Elephants seen here on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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People seen seated as they prepare to watch the parade.

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Flower offerings seen here on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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People hold up signs on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Crowds seen here on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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People seen here on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Police horse seen here on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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A man sells balloons on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Crowds watch the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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A participant performs on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Crowds of people seen here on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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A display of fire juggling seen here on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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The parade of elephants seen here on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Crowds watch the parade on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Elephants parade on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Elephants parade on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Elephants parade on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Elephants parade on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Elephants parade on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Elephants parade on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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Elephants parade on the first day of Kandy's Esala Perahera.

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The first day of the traditional 10 day-long Esala Perahera began in Kandy with a colourful parade of brightly decorated elephants. It is said that the procession brings good luck to all who observe this annual event. Sri Lanka. 4th August 2011

Day 1 of the 10 day long Esala Perahera started on Thursday the 4th August. The procession lasts for 10 days and will finish on the 14th. The day 1 of the procession is said to bring good luck to the observers.

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Chamil Thanthrimudalige

Colombo, Sri Lanka, South Asia

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