Manioc 'Dansala', Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Part of the Wesak Day festivities in Sri Lanka. Donations of boiled Manioc yam, with fried chillies and 'sambol' to any and every one.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n9vG5NVHdA

Wesak lanterns being made, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TGY9k3HAsg

'Orchid House', Peradeniya Gardens, Sri Lanka.

The 'Orchid House', Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Flower plants for sale, Waters Edge, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

A new site for sale of all types of plants for the home garden, is situated in a cleared land opposite the Parliament roundabout on the road to Malabe. It attracts a large crowd. A few pictures from the site.

Two outstanding orchid flowers.