Item title reads - Ancient festival revived.
Kohomba Kankariya festival to invoke blessings on the country and the national Government takes place in Kurunegala, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
Various shots of the tribal dancers beating drums and dancing. One man waves a flaming coconut under his chin. Various shots of the ritualistic dance performed in very ornate costumes.
FILM ID:1812.3
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