Sabaragamuwa Dance

Sabaragamuwa Dance                 The Ratnapura District and several area  of the Kegalle District Sabaragamuwa Dancing  methord have scattered. The Klonne Koralaya, Dekoralaya, and kukulu koralaya are the main regiooms , witch popularte  as the Sabaragamuwa dance.                  ...

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Vannam

Vannam The word "vannam" comes from the Sinhala word "varnana" (descriptive praise). Ancient Sinhala texts refer to a considerable number of "vannams" that were only sung; later they were adapted to solo dances, each expressing a dominant idea. History reveals that the Kandyan king Sri Weeraparakrama Narendrasinghe gave considerable encouragement to dance and music. In this Kavikara Maduwa (a decorated dance arena) there were song and poetry...

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Low Country Dances (Pahatharata Netum)

Low Country Dances (Pahatharata Netum) Dances in low country are highly ritualistic. This form of dance is performed to appease evil spirits which cause sickness and is thus called 'Devil Dance'. The dancers wear masks depicting many characters varied in forms of bird, demons, reptiles, etc. There are 18 main dances related to pahatharata style known as the Daha Ata Sanniya held to exorcise 18 types of diseases from the human body.The "Devil Dances"...

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