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Be a Part of Colombo’s Much Awaited Religious Festival This May in Sri Lanka

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 10:27 PM PST

On May 27, 2010, the city of Colombo will celebrate a religious festival called Vesak, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. This event is something that Buddhists look forward to because it gives them the chance to pay homage to Gautama Buddha. Since this day is important, it is customary for locals to clean their houses and decorate it in preparation for the celebrations that will be held the whole day. The event is filled with processions, religious activities,...

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