Sri Lankan’s Celebrate with a Perahera:

A cultural parade known as a Perahera took place during the 3rd Annual Sri Lanka Day celebration at the Third Street Promenade on Saturday, August 23. (top) Vinaina Jayasinghe, 8, of Cerritos, performed with the Savithri Arts Academy. (inset) Young children dressed in traditional clothing and carrying Sri Lankan flags walking in the Perahera. photos by Margaret Molloy