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| Sunday, 29 May 2005 |
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Lanterns of homage
This is a time when decoration adorns cities and villages.It is also a time when there is much effort over illumination as it symbolises the transition from darkness to light.
These paper lanterns set to rotate and sway in the evening breeze with their intricately carved designs, draw gasps of admiration from sightseers at every street corner.
However, in recent years, the lanterns have been decorated with eco-friendly materials such as gokkola (tender coconut leaves), iratu (ekel) , coir ropes etc. depending on the intuitive traits and imagination of the lantern maker. Our photographers Saman Mendis, Kavindra Perera and Tilak Perera captured these picturesque lanterns which adorned the streets. - Arundathie Abeysinghe
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Vesak, the most sacred of Buddhist festivals honours the birth,
enlightenment and passing away (Parinibbana) of the Buddha. 
Lanterns are conspicuous during Vesak - from the small cylinder or star
shape to the more impressive giant ones. The latter with lustre and form
reflect the fine design and artistic skill. 
The
lanterns or Vesak kudus - as they are popularly known were originally
created out of pliable bamboo sticks and coloured tissue paper. 
