People watch the performance during an annual Buddhist procession at Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya, a historic Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 29, 2020. The procession consists of traditional local dances and various cultural dances, in addition to the elephants that are usually adorned with lavish garments. (Xinhua/Tang Lu)

Photo taken on Aug. 29, 2020 shows an annual Buddhist procession at Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya, a historic Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The procession consists of traditional local dances and various cultural dances, in addition to the elephants that are usually adorned with lavish garments. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

People watch the performance during an annual Buddhist procession at Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya, a historic Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 29, 2020. The procession consists of traditional local dances and various cultural dances, in addition to the elephants that are usually adorned with lavish garments. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

An elephant is seen during an annual Buddhist procession at Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya, a historic Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 29, 2020. The procession consists of traditional local dances and various cultural dances, in addition to the elephants that are usually adorned with lavish garments. (Xinhua/Tang Lu)