Welcome The Queen 2a (1954)

This is a mute duplicate. See the documentary on PM1203 Welcome the Queen record d, reel 2 for the complete version. WELCOME THE QUEEN 2A. Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Sequence showing traditional Sri Lankan images: a statue of a Buddha, paddy fields, a small village. Various shots of women picking tea. Various shots of Buddhist shrines and paper lanterns. High angle shot of a procession of dancers who are dancing to greet the Queen. Closer shots of the dancers who play instruments as they dance. They lead a procession of cars, the Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh are in the last car. C, Us of some of the musicians and their instruments. C, Us of elephants wearing elaborate head dresses. The dancers wear ornate costumes some are young children. Kandy ceremonial dancing continues in Victoria Park. Kandy Chiefs in traditional dress wait to greet the Queen. Various shots of the royals greeting local dignitaries. The Queen plants a tree. C, Us of various Sri Lankan dignit