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

Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Hindu Temple, Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka

Dresses for sale, Jaffna market, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Kandy, Colombo Street, shops in old and new buildings

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 - 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

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

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

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Sri Lanka, Negombo, Single man sunbathing on towel on sand of beach and turning red with sunburn

Following the Boer War, the British transferred many of their prisoners to various countries and colonies under their domain in South and South East Asia

Signs advertise services of notaries, attorneys, solicitors
A mass of signs advertising the services of notaries, attorneys and solicitors in a Colombo street, Sri Lanka Date: 1995

Small children take a nap during the afternoon, Sri Lanka
Two nuns watch as small children take a nap during the heat of the afternoon at a school run by the The Good Shepherd Sisters, in Sri Lanka Date: 1995

Mahout bathes an elephant, Sri Lanka - 4
A Mahout splashes water on an elephant while giving it a bath in the River Maha Oya near the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Mahout bathes an elephant, Sri Lanka - 3
A Mahout splashes water on an elephant while giving it a bath in the River Maha Oya near the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Mahout bathes an elephant, Sri Lanka - 2
A Mahout splashes water on an elephant while giving it a bath in the River Maha Oya near the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Mahout bathes an elephant, Sri Lanka - 1
Mahout rests on Raja, an old blind elephant, after giving him a bath in the River Maha Oya near the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Crew of Sri Lankan fishing prau
Ragged Sri Lankan fishermen work their prau sailing boat off the coast of Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Sri Lankan fisherman in outrigger boat - 4
A ragged Sri Lankan fisherman in straw sun hat, on the bow of his prau sailing boat off the coast of Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Sri Lankan fisherman in outrigger boat - 3
A ragged Sri Lankan fisherman in straw sun hat, on the bow of his prau sailing boat off the coast of Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Sri Lankan fisherman in outrigger boat - 2
A ragged Sri Lankan fisherman in straw sun hat, on the bow of his prau sailing boat off the coast of Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Sri Lankan fisherman in outrigger boat - 1
A ragged Sri Lankan fisherman in straw sun hat, on the bow of his prau sailing boat off the coast of Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Ragged boatman, Sri Lanka
Barefoot, ragged, skinny boatman wearing big floppy cap sits on a beached fishing boat on the beach at Galle, Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Sri Lankan pole fishermans catch
Poda, a Sri Lankan pole fisherman, or stilt fisherman. In podas hand are three small fishes - his entire catch for one day

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 6
Sri Lankan pole fishermen, sometimes known as stilt fishing, on the coast near Galle, Sri Lanka. The man in the centre of the picture is Poda

Poda, a Sri Lankan pole fisherman, or stilt fisherman, portrait head and shoulders. He and his family were almost certainly killed in the tsumani of 2004 Date: 1994

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 5
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: 1994

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 3
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: 1994

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 2
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: 1994

Pole fishermen, Sri Lanka - 1
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: 1994

Lipton Tea Plantation - Sri Lanka - Bunyan Estate - Pickers. Date: circa 1910s

Veddhas (Wanniyala-Aetto or Forest People), Sri Lanka
Survival International say that as of February 2010, there are less than 2000 surviving members of this Tribe - the Veddhas (also known as Wanniyala-Aetto or Forest People)

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Lighthouse
Chatham Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with a clock tower and lighthouse Date: 1920s

Sri Lanka - Shiva the Destroyer and Reproducer and Peacock
Sri Lanka - Hindu God Shiva as the Destroyer and Reproducer. The Peacock beside him is that ridden by Saraswati, goddess of music and speech. Date: circa 1920s

Ancient Gem Cutter and Apprentice - Sri Lanka
Ancient Gem Cutter with his cutting and polishing tools and (his middle-aged!) Apprentice - Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1908

Sinhalese Devil Dancers - Sri Lanka. The Sinhalese (Sinhala, Sinhala Jathiya, Hela or Sinhale) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group native to the island of Sri Lanka. Date: 1909

Cenotaph War Memorial, Galle Face Green, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Cenotaph War Memorial built in the 1920s to remember both Ceylonese and Europeans from Ceylon who were killed in the World War I, was constructed at the Galle Face Green

Sri Lanka - Statue of Parakramabahu I (1153-1186), near the Potgul Vehera in Polonnaruwa - the majestic figure with solemn expression is holding a book (or yoke) in his hands

Sri Lanka - Sinhalese Government Peon. A peon in this region was mainly an attendant, orderly, office boy or person kept around for odd jobs. Date: circa 1910s

Buddhas Tooth and Golden Casket - Kandy, Sri Lanka
Buddhas Tooth and Golden Casket - housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) Kandy, Sri Lanka Date: circa 1909

Native group, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Native group outside a hut in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

The Sigiriya Lion rock fortress in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site

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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.