Kandyan Dance

Kandyan dance is a dance tradition that started from Kavikaramadu in the Kandyan period in Sri Lanka. It is a major Sinhala dance tradition. Today it is widespread among the Sinhalese people in all parts of Sri Lanka. It was a dance restricted to men until the end of the 19th century.

Nowadays, women's Kandyan dances are also common. Sath Koralaya, Satara Koralaya, Udu Nuwara, Kandy and Yati Nuwara can be pointed out as popular areas in the Kandyan dance tradition. The main wardrobe here is the mask wardrobe. The main instrument is the knot drums.

There are also songs and dances that are unique to this dance tradition. This is 18 dances. The Kandyan dance tradition also features a variety of local dances. I really like this Kandyan dance.