Photos: Colombo marks annual Esala Perahera festival

Sri Lankan festival took place with no spectators due to COVID-19 restrictions

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Sri Lanka's traditional fire dancers perform in front of the Bellanwila Temple.
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A Sri Lankan traditional dancer performs in front of the Bellanwila Temple.
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A Sri Lankan traditional musician performs.
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A decorated elephant stands in front of the Bellanwila Temple.
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Sri Lanka's traditional dancers perform in front of the Bellanwila Temple.
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Sri Lanka's traditional fire dancers perform in front of the Bellanwila Temple.
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Sri Lanka's traditional dancers perform in front of the Bellanwila Temple.
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A Sri Lankan traditional dancer performs in front of the Bellanwila Temple.
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