Ceylon - Buddhist Anniversary (1964)

Title reads: “Buddhist Anniversary“. 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. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection,