A buddhist monk, from Sri Ratana International Buddhist Center, blesses a man during Sri Lanka Day at Third Street Promenade on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Sri Lanka Day is an annual one-day event presented by Sri Lanka Foundation showcasing Sri Lankan musicians, dancers, food and businesses. Since the first event in 2006, Sri Lanka Day has grown to become the largest event promoting Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan culture in U.S.A. In 2010, Sri Lanka Day attracted more than one hundred thousand visitors.
