Rubber snake? not exactly, a rubber hose on recently poured concrete

It seems that this pair of Rose Ringed Parakeets do not enjoy each other’s company. Or perhaps they are keep watch, looking out for enemies.

Bricks soon to be made part of a wall.

The Suburb or Battaramulla lit up for the perahara (procession)

Dancing at the perehara in Battaramulla. What exactly is it that they have in their hands? I couldn’t get a good look.