Vesak amid pandemic

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In the midst of the pandemic-related restrictions in place, people purchase Vesak lanterns for the celebration of the thrice-blessed event next week. Our photojournalist Nimalsiri Edirisinghe captured this scene on the wayside of a street in Kirulapone, Colombo yesterday.

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Vesak amid pandemic

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