Low Country Dancing

Dances, songs, Shantikarma Bali Thovil and Yati Karma have been handed down from ancient times to different Sinhala castes in different parts of Sri Lanka. From the days of the king, different traditions have been followed in the up country, low country and Sabaragamuwa. They too are still subdivided into traditions and innovations as more and more branched caste generations. Although there were 32 lowlands, some parts of them are now extinct. It is said that most of the low country songs were written during the Dambadeniya period. The main percussion instrument is the low country drum or yak drum.

Lowland Sinhalese have created some of the most amazing creations. Marine related; Based on the chena farm, a low country dance tradition has emerged for special occasions in the life of the people. The subject of this tradition is the protection of the health of the people of the lowlands as well as the protection of the environment by the production of wildlife and crops. Low country pacifism is divided into three main parts. That is, For God - Madhu Shanti Karma Magic and Sunni - A Country or Riddiyaga For the planets - Sacrifice Madhu Shanthi Karma is one of these special rituals. That is, to be for God. Through this, God performs this ritual for happiness and help, and this is a ritual for the sake of fertility. This ritual is conducted for the peace of the farming community as well as the farming families. For this, Fresh rice feast Gammadu Shanthi Karma Devol Madhu Shanthi Karma, There are 03 peace ceremonies. Columns The art of low country dancing is not limited to rituals. Kolam drama, with its high artistic drama elements, occupies a prominent place in the low country tradition. The art of kolam drama has nothing to do with shaanthi karma, even in shaanthi karma as well as masked performances. There is a strong sense of ridicule and criticism of the current regime, highlighting the weaknesses of colonial rule. In addition, the Kolam drama is about the various peoples who invaded and migrated to Ceylon. There are many characters in the manuscripts of the Kolam dances Sabe Vidana and the chairman alone do not wear masks. Respectively after the departure of the Chairman Liyanarachchi, Anabera, Nonchi, Police: Hewajasaya, Lenchina, Mudali with Honcha, Kapiri, Tamil. Muslim . The royal entourage arrives. Then the king and queen arrive, followed by lions, bulls, squirrels, squirrels, snakes, maru and gurulu. This is followed by a selected story. A historical story or a national story like Sandakinduru, Maname, Gotainbara