REMARKABLE DAY
DUKE AT COLOMBO A BRILLIANT CEREMONY RESTORES KANDYAN THRONE, (United Press Aesociatiom-By Electric Telegraph-Copyright) (Received 24th September 10.20 a.m.) COLOMBO, 23rd September. In a glittering setting of Oriental splendour, the Duke of Gloucester restored to the Kandyan chiefs to-night the original throne and crown of the Kandyan kings, which were removed from Ceylon by the British administration 119 years ago. . ■„ , The ceremony took place in the Kandy assembly hall, which was decorated with rich, rare, silks, creating a riot of colour. The Kandyan chiefs wore the national costume. _ _ The Chief Addigar. J. C. Ratwatts, senior Kandy chief, was on the dais with the Duke of Gloucester when the throne was ceremonially restored. During the four miles state drive tho Royal procession passed beneath fourteen beautiful pandans where devil dancers and tom tom beaters performed. The Duke later witnessed a magnificent perehera from the Temple of Tooth. The procession of 100 caparisoned elephants with dancers, tom toms and a fireworks display at the lake and illuminations, provided a fitting climax to a remarkable day.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 24 September 1934, Page 2
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175REMARKABLE DAY Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 24 September 1934, Page 2
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