He established the Sri Lankan traditional dances against all odds. Under British rule, Sri Lanka suffered from a colonial hangover. Every indigenous Sri Lankan artform was being looked down upon.

The hak gediya is one of Sri Lanka’s most memorable musical ... beat out complex rhythms in traditional Kandyan dance. The thalampata typically makes two sounds – ‘thith’ and ‘thei ...

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 is a nation blessed with a rich tapestry of cultures, ethnicities, religions, and traditions. This diversity is a ...