Parade, performances, decorated elephants: Sri Lanka’s Esala Perahera festival captivates Kandy
Kandy’s historic Temple of the Tooth hosted the Esala Perahera Buddhist festival. Elaborately decorated elephants led a spectacular night-time procession through the city streets. Traditional dancers and drummers added rhythm and colour to the vibrant celebrations. Fire performers heightened the spectacle with flaming torch routines. This ancient tradition remains a significant part of Sri Lankan…
