All over Kandy town the pavements are covered by a fascinated Perehara audience while the VIP guests are sitting under big tents right next to the Sri Dalada Maligawa Temple.
During the procession the VIP guests at the Perehara are receiving snacks and soft drinks while in particular for the children such an evening works out as a lasting experience, which is triggering a lot of excitement.
Every few meters a group of diligent Police officers ensures, that there will be no disturbances of the Perehara ceremony such as people passing by with alcoholic drinks, weapons and explosives.
Here and there a few backpackers and some Western ladies with their Sri Lanka boyfriends can be seen among the Perehara crowed.