Srı Lanka Wesak

epa02177739 A  lantern is on display at the Vesak zone near the city Town Hall in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 28 May 2010. This year, after the nation has come out of a near three decade separatist conflictenjoys a semblance of peace, the main thrust in Vesak creations is on recycling. In most areas materials which normaly are discarded have been used tounbelievable creations. Vesak denotes the birth, enlightenmentthe passing away of Gautama the Buddha, celebrated the world overin the island nation it is marked with religious observances, providing alms, offerings at templesilluminating their households with colourful lanterns.  EPA/M.A.PUSHPA KUMARA