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Experience the sacred grandeur of the Kandy Esala Perahera as it was in the 1950s, now carefully colorized to bring new life to this iconic cultural tradition. The pageantry, the elephants, the drummers, the dancers, all captured in vivid detail from a time when Ceylon was still on the cusp of independence. This footage serves as a powerful visual record of Sri Lanka’s living heritage, reminding us how deeply rooted these traditions are in our identity. Disclaimer: This content has been colorize