Sri Lanka’s cultural presence was marked by the vibrant artistry of Kandyan dance. Dancers, adorned in traditional attire and moving to the pulse of ancestral drums, brought the spirit of Kandy’s ...

Sri Lanka's best cultural experiences - Planning a trip to the tropical island country of the moment? Beverley Watts has your guide to the unmissable historic sites, iconic architecture and wonderful ...

Not every tourist who visits the country can exhibit in-depth academic understanding of Sri Lanka’s culture and the Kandyan dance, or be able to sing a song from a renowned Sinhala drama. The ...

Kandyan “Peasants’ A people on the verge of extinction from the map of Sri Lanka due to the fault of those who have governed Sri Lanka since IndependencePosted on November 18th, 2014 ...

Before I embarked on my journey to Kandy and its surrounding villages, my first stop was a dance academy in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, near Colombo. As I watched their graceful movements, I was ...

Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage includes a fusion tradition of dance. Only a few have contributed more to its preservation and modernisation than iconic Chitrasena and his wife, Vajira. The pioneering ...

They performed their signature religious and ceremonial routines that encompassed Kandyan dances from northern Sri Lanka and fire dances from the south. Following the success of the performance, Asia ...

The event concluded with the mesmerizing ‘Hela Thala Rata’ dance, showcasing Sri Lanka’s rich history through displays of Angampora martial arts and traditional Kandyan dance. The grand prize raffle ...