Colombo gears up for Vesak festival

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Colombo city is being gaily decorated in preparation for the Vesak festival, which begins on May 12. Many premises have already been adorned with Vesak lanterns and colorful buntings. Meanwhile, arrangements are underway to set up Vesak Zones in several areas of the city. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

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Colombo gears up for Vesak festival

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