Showing posts with label Yakkala. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yakkala. Show all posts

Monday, June 3, 2013

Incidents in a Sinhalese wedding, Yakkala, Sri Lanka.

Design on the back of the jacket worn by the best-man - 'Berunda Pakshi' a myrhological bird.

Design on the back of the jacket worn by the groom - 'Monara' (Pea-cock)

The drummer awaiting the auspicious hour to announce the 'Poruwa' ceremony to begin.
Guests dancing after lunch.
Video:-

http://youtu.be/Ta_mgNOn4z0


Sunday, June 2, 2013

Icons at a Sinhalese wedding in Yakkala, Sri Lanka.

A 'Poruwa' ready for the Bride and Groom to ascend.

A 'Poruwa' after the ceremonies were over.

The designs on the back of the ceremonial jackets worn at the wedding.

A ceremonial table with short-eats for the Bride and Groom.