Elephant parades have become a huge tradition in Kandy in conjunction with the giant Perehara Festival and one has to say, that the Elephants play a big role in the emotional and cultural life in Sri Lanka.
The former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse was congratulating the great Japanese team for winning the Rugby 7s tournament in Kandy.
Once again the great Sri Lankan Rugby team was vividly supported by their ferocious fans.
That's why it had been no surprise to see Team Japan dominating the Rugby 7s in beautiful Kandy.