A FUNERAL PROCESSION WITH BANDS N SMILE

For me unbelievable but it is true, a deadbody on a decorated plank, very fastly changing from one shoulder to another. A band party infront of that funeral procession beating drums in differet joyful tunes. The thirty to forty peoples who are in the procession smilig among themselves, it seems they are celebrating something. The Plank is decorated with colourful balons, papers. Initially I thought this is either a relgious party carrying thier diety or a bridal party marching on the road.The moment I come closer to the procession become anxious to know about the purpose of celebration. So out of the curiosity I asked one of the crowd that what is the matter brother? The processionist replied me with a shrewed smile that it is the funeral of a budda (old person). I surprsied and asked him once again that then why people are smiling?. This budda enjoyed his full life, performed every religious duty, it is the time of return journey, we are making it memorable, he replied very confidently.