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Kandy Perahera

Kandy Perahera Geschmückte Elefanten im Lichterglanz Zu Ehren Buddhas ------------------------------------------------------- Kandy Perahera Decorated elephants in bright light In honor of Buddha ------------------------------------------------------- Kandy Perahera Decorado elefantes en brilla luz En honor a Buda ________________________________________ Note: The Kandy Perahera in Sri Lanka takes place in August and is a "must" for tourists to the island. Decorated Elephants and dancers honour the "tooth of Buddha" which is usually guarded in the "Temple of the Tooth"

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Date: 6/9/2010 11:26:00 PM
so many interesting and beautiful things in the world to see and I am sure you have seen a LOT. Congratulations on your anthololgy, Gert! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 6/6/2010 5:49:00 AM
a wonderful image, when it came to the decorated Elephant. Sounds like A lot of fun, enjoyed,..p.d.
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Date: 6/5/2010 6:10:00 AM
Wonderful Haiku and never knew about this. Thanks
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Date: 6/5/2010 5:22:00 AM
I have seen in pictures some of the elephants in costume...It is a beautiful sight..Thanks for sharing the writing...Sara
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