This project teaches children about Esala Perahera, the Buddhist festival also known as the Festival of the Tooth, which is celebrated in Kandy, Sri Lanka, during July and August. The festival lasts for 10 days and begins when Jak tree cuttings are planted outside four temples called Devalas.
Esala Perahera (Buddhism) is a comprehensive Religious Education project that boasts an array of essentials including:
Lesson activities
Resources
Knowledge Organiser
Esala Perahera (Buddhism) provides a structured approach to science, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Religious education
Buddhism
Esala Perahera
Festivals
Temples
If you’re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole Religious Education curriculum, then the Cornerstones Religious Education Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.