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History
At first, the people of Sri Lanka master the art of dancing to worship the supernatural power. They danced to satisfy the supernatural powers or Gods because they feared them. Later, people developed a new dancing style and it differed from each other in terms of regions or local destinations.
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Kandyan Dancing
This style was developed during the reign of Kandyan kings. The Kandyan dancing is the national dance of Sri Lanka. Typically, it impersonates the different movements of animals such as elephants, peacock. Intriguingly, this dance style depicts the iconic scenes of Ramayana stories.
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Sabaragamuwa Dances
The Sabaragamuwa dance style is performed to worship the God of Saman. Typically, this dance is exclusively performed in Ratnapura.
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Low Country Dance
This is a highly ritualistic dance in Sri Lanka. Usually, it is performed to mollify the evil spirits. People use this form of dance to expel sickness from their life. The dancers wear masks to depict different characters.
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Folk Dance
Apart from the classical dance forms there are also folk dances, which are associated with folk activities and festivities. Leekeli (stick dance), kalagedi (pot dance), raban (hand drum), and polkatu (coconut) are folk dances prevalent at the present time.
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