In Sri Lanka and all over the world, millions of Buddhists will celebrate the thrice-blessed day of Vesak on Wednesday and Thursday. The COVID-19 pandemic now on its third and worst upsurge in Sri Lanka has restricted Vesak celebrations, but these two boys are seen carrying home-made lanterns for sale to many families which hang [...]
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In Sri Lanka and all over the world, millions of Buddhists will celebrate the thrice-blessed day of Vesak on Wednesday and Thursday. The COVID-19 pandemic now on its third and worst upsurge in Sri Lanka has restricted Vesak celebrations, but these two boys are seen carrying home-made lanterns for sale to many families which hang them around their homes and will do so this year, too, despite the pandemic. Pic by Indika Handuwala