People take part in a religious observance of the Vesak Festival at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 23, 2024. The Vesak Festival is one of the holiest festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka as it marks the birth, enlightenment and demise of Lord Buddha. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)
A vendor arranges lanterns for the Vesak Festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 22, 2024. The Vesak Festival is one of the holiest festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka as it marks the birth, enlightenment and demise of Lord Buddha. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)
