Reporter: Dharshini Maheswaran
Title: Vesak Lanrterns
Date: 14.05.2011
Duration: 1'48''
| Shot | Narration | Duration |
| Establishing shot of the shop Wide,mid and c/u shots of the shop and the lanterns Mid and c/u shots of the shop with the seller Voice cut of the seller Wide,Mid,c/u shots of cutting the bamboo sticks Wide,mid and c/u shots of the shop and the lanterns | Many vesak lantern shops have been put up infront of the Kirulapone market today. The vesak festival which is on the 18th and 19th of this month is being celebrated by hanging colourful lanterns and flags by the buddists all around the island. This year being the 2600,Sambudhathwa Jayanthi,the sellers are hoping for a big profit this time.Bamboo sticks are cut and the vesak lantern frames are being made in the shops. Voice cut of the seller. Bamboo sticks for making the lanterns are also being sold infront of the shops. Voice cut of a customer. It’s been 2600 years since Lord Buddha attended ‘Nirwana’.Many people are eager to celebrate this year on a grand scale. Hope this vesak brings peace and harmony to this country. | 11'' 11'' 06'' 07'' |
