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100,000 Sing in the Rain as the Spurs Bring F. A. Cup Home
"100,000 Sing in the Rain" This was the fantastic scene, in Tottenham yesterday (6-5-62) as the super Spurs came home.... with the F. A. Cup. More than 100,000 people lined a three-mile route for the team's victory drive. The Spurs, who on Saturda...
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Adivasi (Vedda) Perahara in Mahiyanganaya
The annual perahara held at the end of Mahiyanganaya Festival was commenced this year as well, following the traditional customs. The Vedda people that participate in Adivasi perahara, apply honey and cotton on their bodies a few hours earlier. Af...
Gamini Jayasinghe
Adivasi (Vedda) Perahara in Mahiyanganaya
The annual perahara held at the end of Mahiyanganaya Festival was commenced this year as well, following the traditional customs. The Vedda people that participate in Adivasi perahara, apply honey and cotton on their bodies a few hours earlier. Af...
Gamini Jayasinghe
Enthusiastic crowds mobbed the astronauts' open car as they were driving out of the Katunayake Airport. Picture shows Alan Bean with his hands up, looking rather worried.
Daily Mirror
Climbing to the Relic Chamber at Mahiyangana
Pilgrims at Mahiyangana climbing the flight of stairs leading to the relic chamber.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Mahiyangana Chaitiya, Crowning Ceremony.
The Times of Ceylon Press