| CEYLON - BUDDHIST ANNIVERSARY Procession of Buddhists in Sri Lanka. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5947 |
| Catalog #: | 3261 | |
| Clip Number: | 3261-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 65/1 | |
| Timecode: | 01:06:02 - 01:07:27 | |
| Location: | Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) | |
| Year Shot: | 1964 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Elephants FESTIVALS: Religious LOCATIONS/ASIA: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Religious RELIGION: Buddhism RELIGION: Monks | |
| Description: | "Buddhist Anniversary". Procession of Buddhists in Sri Lanka. Buddhist procession in Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Various shots of cyclists in processions: they carry large models of dandelions on their bicycles. Various shots drummers in procession. Various shots devotees dressed as swans. L/S elephant carrying holy relics of Buddha. C/U priest on elephant holding urn containing holy relics. More shots dancers. L/S lorry carrying boys who are to be ordained into priesthood. Panning shot children on the lorry. Various shots "Stick Dancers". Crowd. M/S large puppets carried in parade. Various shots young men and boys walking in parade wearing turbans, one top of turbans is burning mound of incense. | |


