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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
Adolf Silva during the Long Jump at the (...) in St. Joseph's dual meet last Sunday. (He was placed 3rd) ------------------------- Long jumper Adolf Silva in action at Sunday's Dual Meet at Darley Road.
Daily Mirror
Adorning of the "Chuda Manikya"
The adorning of the "Chuda Manikya" at the Mahiyangana Dagoba is to take place today. The final preparations of levelling and filling are almost complete.
Daily Mirror
Afghanistan - A typical old Afghani
Afghanistan -- A typical old Afghani, who claimed he was 70 years old. Despite his age his eyesight is extremely good and he can shoot a bird 300 meters distant with a rifle. These are the type of men who harassed the British Army in the 19th Cent...
Pan-Asia Photos
Afghanistan - Bathing in Kabul River
Afghanistan -- Children, and grown-ups, bathing and washing in Kabul River. In the background is part of the New Kabul City, with modern buildings and facilitates.
Pan-Asia Photos
