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The 38th Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya was held last night. Several thousand dancers representing the upcountry, low country and Sabaragamuwa dancing traditions took part in the procession. These scenes were captured at last night’s Perahera
- Pix by Shehan Gunasekara
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