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1922 Natives in rites
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0:51Now PlayingDate: 9th October 1922
Location: COLOMBO CEYLON
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Gem decked idol
SRI lANKA: Colombo:
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Video Roll Title: Gem decked idol. Strange scenes mark procession of holy men in Colombo: 84ft Issue sheet title: GEM DECKED IDOL. STRANGE SCENES MARK PROCESSION OF HOLY MEN IN COLOMBO.
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GTV's & SV"s. Procession with elephants floats & massed crowds.
(57ft)
SCU. Two figures, painted & dressed as women, being made to dance
(67ft)
MV. Indians gathered roud jewel-decked idol. Man playing flute-like instrument in foreground
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SCU. Gem-decked idol
(84ft)
Sri Lanka, Ceremonies - Religious, Animals - In Captivity
Ceylon, parade, elephants, instruments, dancing, costumes
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