Learn more about Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, at the southern tip of the subcontinent of India. Sri Lanka is one of the few predominantly Buddhist nations.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107992.html
Sri Lanka Day 2011
| Where: | Third Street Promenade 300 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, Ca | |
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| When: | Aug 6, 2011 10:00 am – 10:00 pm |
What it is:
The Third Street Promenade comes alive with vibrant Sri Lankan culture during the annual event. Kids will love The Pagent of Lanka, or “Perahera,” which re-creates an ancient parade that occurs annually in Sri Lanka and features authentic dancers, drummers, masked performers, flag bearers, and a theater elephant.
A stage on Wilshire and 3rd Street corner hosts Sri Lankan and American performers, including “Kandyan” dancers and drummers and dancers who highlight the religious and cultural events important to the Sri Lankan community. Make sure to come hungry: Traditional foods are cooked on site at the hands of talented chefs.
At 4pm, the "Pageant of Lanka" parades through the Promenade with beautifully dressed Sri Lankan performers and theatre elephants. There is also be a fashion show with traditional and colorful Sri Lankan clothing.
A stage on Wilshire and 3rd Street corner hosts Sri Lankan and American performers, including “Kandyan” dancers and drummers and dancers who highlight the religious and cultural events important to the Sri Lankan community. Make sure to come hungry: Traditional foods are cooked on site at the hands of talented chefs.
At 4pm, the "Pageant of Lanka" parades through the Promenade with beautifully dressed Sri Lankan performers and theatre elephants. There is also be a fashion show with traditional and colorful Sri Lankan clothing.
