Welcome The Queen - 2a (1954)

This is a mute duplicate. See the documentary on PM1203 - ’Welcome the Queen’ record d, reel 2 for the complete version. WELCOME THE QUEEN - 2A. Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Sequence showing traditional Sri Lankan images: a statue of a Buddha, paddy fields, a small village. Various shots of women picking tea. Various shots of Buddhist shrines and paper lanterns. High angle shot of a procession of dancers who are dancing to greet the Queen. Closer shots of the dancers who play instruments as they dance. They lead a procession of cars, the Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh are in the last car. C/Us of some of the musicians and their instruments. C/Us of elephants wearing elaborate head dresses. The dancers wear ornate costumes - some are young children. Kandy - ceremonial dancing continues in Victoria Park. Kandy Chiefs in traditional dress wait to greet the Queen. Various shots of the royals greeting local dignitaries. The Queen plants a tree. C/Us of various Sri Lankan dignit