ニューヨーク・タイムズのインスタグラム(nytimes) - 5月3日 10時21分

How to celebrate the world’s best-known ascetic? Stop partying, some say. As Sri Lankans prepared to celebrate Vesak, the holiday that commemorates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death, the country’s government shook a stern finger. The celebrations had become too indulgent, a directive warned. A government department dedicated to Buddhism banned the pandols — large illustrations depicting Buddha’s life in bright paint and neon lights. But the outcry against the ban surprised the minister. The compromise: The 1st day of #Vesak would be reserved for #prayer while the rest of the week would be more lighthearted. And yes, pandols would be allowed — but only on the 2nd day. The struggle over the soul of Vesak reflects tensions in the place of religion in Sri Lanka, whose population is 70% Buddhist. The pandols have become a symbol of a growing class of Sri Lankans drifting away from their religion as they embrace a more consumer-driven lifestyle. @adamjdean took these photos of Vesak celebrations in Colombo, #SriLanka. Swipe left to see more.

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