Image ID: 00353

The Perahera, an annual Buddhist Festival

Taken by Library of Birmingham

Perahera
Ceylon

A photograph of the Perahera an annual Buddhist Festival in Ceylon, 1891. The image shows a procession with participants wearing ceremonial dress and riding elephants. The photograph was collected/bought by Sir Benjamin Stone on during his visit..

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KeywordsBuddhismCeylonThe PeraheraElephantsregionalcostumeceremonial costumeprocessionsfestivals19th century1890s

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