Lankan Collection

Sri Lanka - Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players
Traditional Sri Lankna drums and drummers. The standing player is holding a hill country drum called the Geta Beraya (a drum with a knot)

Ox-pulled wagon - Lipton Tea Company
Colombo, Sri Lanka - a wagon of the Lipton Ltd. Tea company bearing a mass of wooden tea chests and pulled by a pair of white oxen. Date: circa 1910s

Sri Lanka - Galle - Galle Face Hotel

Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese people - Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Maha (big) Rabana or Banku (bench) Rabana, played by two or more people at a time is used at wedding festivals

Sri Lanka - Hindu Ascetic - Incredibly long hair
Sri Lanka - Hindu Ascetic Sadhu with incredibly long hair, worn in thick dreadlocks called jata. Date: circa 1910s

Galle - Sri Lanka
Galle, viewed from the harbour, Sri Lanka. A famous Test cricket ground, Galle was devastated by the Tsunami of 2004. The cricket ground is alongside the Portuguese Fort, rebuilt in the 17th century

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 4
Sri Lankan pole fishermen, sometimes known as stilt fishing, on the coast near Galle, Sri Lanka. Pictured at dawn and silhouetted against the light Date: 2001

Rickshaw transport, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Native Boutique Date: circa 1920s

Temple of the Holy Tooth - Kandy, Sri Lanka
Sri Dalada Maligawa or Temple of the Holy Tooth - Kandy, Sri Lanka - located in the royal palace complex. An UNESCO world heritage site. The Library. Date: circa 1910s

Sri Lanka - Basket Trick - Jugglers
Sri Lanka - Basket Trick - Conjurers (called jugglers on the card) place a woman inside a large wicker basket from whence she would (I imagine) disappear, much to everyones surprise! Date: circa 1907

Kandy - Sri Lanka - Buddhist Procession
Kandy is very popular due to the annual Buddhist pageant known as the Esala Perahera, in which one of the inner caskets used for covering the tooth relic of Buddha is taken in a grand procession

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SRI LANKA South Asia Mihintale Large white seated statue of Buddha with left hand raised

Sri Lanka - Colombo, Seema Malaka Temple on Beira Lake city landscape

Sri Lanka - Colombo, Seema Malaka Temple, centre of town, city landscape

Sri Lanka - Galle, landscape with fishing boat in the port

Sri Lanka - Galle, traditional wooden painted fishing boats in the port

Sri Lanka - Galle, fishing boat in the port

Sri Lanka - Galle, shoreline with lighthouse

Sri Lanka - Galle, shoreline with lighthouse

Sri Lanka - Galle, Old Fort, UNESCO, World Heritage Site

Sri Lanka beach near Koggala, Asia

Sri Lanka - Koggala Palm Beach, Asia

Sri Lanka - Koggala beach, village near Galle

Koggala palms beach, Sri Lanka, Asia

Sri Lanka - Sigiriya, ancient fortress, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sri Lanka - Anuradhapura, Abhayagiri pool, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sri Lanka - landscape of the Horton Plains National Park, view from "World's End"

Sri Lanka - Horton Plain National Park, Baker waterfall

Sri Lanka - landscape with waterfall in the Horton Plain National Park, Baker waterfall, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka - Colombo, tuk-tuk taxi, typical way of transportation

Sri Lanka - Kandy, Peradeniya Botanic Garden

India, Sri Lanka, Shadow of single palm tree cast over sandy beach near Galle

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Lipton Ltd. Tea Company - Maddema Mills - note the ox-pulled tea wagons, each individually numbered (see also: 10296761). Date: circa 1905

Traditional Fishing boat - Galle, Sri Lanka
Traditional catamaran Fishing boat - Galle, Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1910s

Sri Lanka boy in the 1920s

A Temple Elephant, Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1910s

Rickshaws and Drivers, Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1900s

Performance of Romeo and Juliet, Colombo, Ceylon
Depictions of a performance of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet by the Singhalese in Colombo, Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka)

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Sri Lanka, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Riverfront area where orphaned elephants are allowed to roam free in adjacent forest. Date: 03/05/2007

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Sri Lanka, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Mother with 3-week old baby elephant born at orphanage. Date: 03/05/2007

Sri Lankan Players Celebrate Ricky Pontings Wicket Australia Sri Lanka Australia V Sri Lanka 20 20 Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 08 June 2009 Date: 08 June 2009

South Africa Celebrate Loss Of Sri Lanka N Wicket 28 August 1998 Date: 28 August 1998

Traditional Transportation - Covered Ox Cart - Colombo, Sri Lanka. Date: 1928

Sri Lankan spotted chevrotain, Moschiola meminna. (Memina or Indian musk, Moschus memina). Handcoloured engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Sri Lankan brown fish owl, Ketupa zeylonensis. (Great Ceylonese eared owl, Strix zeylonensis.) After an illustration by Pieter de Bevere provided by Governor Joan Gideon Loten

Elephant Snare at Kotawy, volume I from A Description of Ceylon
TRV230447 Elephant Snare at Kotawy, volume I from A Description of Ceylon by James Cordiner, published 1807 (litho) (b/w photo) by Cordiner

Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Wesak Festival, Women with flower offerings at sunset

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"Lankan: A Glimpse into the Enchanting Beauty of Sri Lanka" Step into the vibrant world of Sri Lanka, where traditions and cultural wonders await. From the rhythmic beats of the Rabana drum in Colombo to the mesmerizing Buddhist Procession in Kandy, this island nation is a treasure trove of captivating experiences. Immerse yourself in local festivities as you witness skilled players engaging in Geta Beraya and Udekkiya, traditional games that have been passed down through generations. Feel the authenticity as you explore Galle Face Hotel, an iconic landmark nestled along the stunning coastline of Galle. Marvel at nature's harmony as ox-pulled wagons transport tea leaves across lush plantations owned by none other than Lipton Tea Company. Take a moment to appreciate Ceylon's rich history while witnessing pole fishermen skillfully balancing on stilts amidst serene waters. Embark on a journey through time with rickshaw transport, reminiscent of colonial-era charm found throughout Colombo. Discover hidden gems within Native Boutiques that showcase Sri Lanka's exquisite craftsmanship and unique fashion sense. Prepare to be amazed by talented jugglers performing mind-boggling tricks like the Basket Trick - an art form that will leave you spellbound. And don't miss out on weighing tea leaves at enchanting tea plantations, where every sip tells a story about this beloved beverage deeply rooted in Sri Lankan culture. With EyeUbiquitous_20045167 capturing these moments for eternity, let your senses come alive as you delve into "Lankan" - an extraordinary tapestry woven with colors from every corner of this magical land called Sri Lanka.