Traditional Dances in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has a rich heritage of traditional dance that is
said to date back to the 4th century BC. The three main styles of classical
dance are Kandyan dance, low country dance and Sabaragamuwa dance. Besides
these classical styles, the country also have a variety of folk dances based on
traditional beliefs and festivities. The costumes worn by the performers are
often spectacular, such as the elaborate ornaments worn by Kandyan dancers and
the striking masks used in devil dance. All forms of dancing in Sri Lanka
combine graceful and vigorous movements, performed to the rhythm of drum beats.
However, the gestures used in the dances differs, as do the costumes and the
shape and size of the drums.
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