Sri Lankan Lantern Festival in Hangzhou Square

Ornate wooden lanterns glow with warm amber light against the cool, flat gray of an overcast sky. Water droplets rest on the carved edges of the frames, catching the soft diffused illumination. A procession moves through a public square paved with smooth gray stones that reflect the muted daylight. Participants wear traditional white robes and vibrant headgear, their forms slightly softened by the light drizzle falling from above. The square opens wide, offering clear openness despite the wet weather. In the foreground, a dark architectural archway frames the moving figures, creating a layered depth. The colors of the costumes remain vivid against the gray stone and the pale, rain-washed sky.