Monday, February 2, 2015

Props for a stage-play at a secondary school, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

The model throne and crown.

A model on the throne wearing a crown and holding a sword.

The creator of the props of the play standing behind.

These props were created for the enactment of a play titled "Kaekilla Rajjuruwo'. It is a very old theme in Sinhalese folk drama about foolish judgements delivered by a King. The play was performed by the students of The Janaadhipathy Vidyalaya, Avissawella, at the Town Hall, Avissawella. 

Sunday, February 1, 2015

A 'Disk Jockey' at his station in a wedding reception at Avissawella, Sri Lanka.



Disc Jockeys are now regular fare at receptions in Sri Lanka. Equipped with the latest equipment and a collection of CDs of popular songs, they fill the festive air with music.

Friday, January 30, 2015

Flower arrangements at a wedding reception, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.



The water monitor, Varanus salvator - 'Kabaragoya' Sinhalese.


Quite a common resident in the south of Sri Lanka. Meat is not eaten. Has a vicious kick using its thick tail.

Thursday, January 29, 2015