Colombo: Sri Lankan Dance with Kavindranath Harshana
ID: GYG1498885-2289549
Catégorie:
Pays: Sri Lanka
Durée du projet:
02:00 horaires
Description
Explore Sri Lanka’s traditional dance heritage with Kavindranath Harshana through cultural storytelling, live demonstrations, and an optional beginner-friendly movement and rhythm experience.
Join Kavindranath Harshana for an engaging two-hour journey into the living heritage of Sri Lankan traditional dance.
Begin with a warm welcome and an introduction to Sri Lanka’s Kandyan, Low Country, and Sabaragamuwa dance traditions. Through accessible cultural storytelling, discover how these regional traditions developed and explore the meanings behind their movements, rhythms, costumes, masks, drums, rituals, and visual aesthetics.
Kavindranath Harshana, a Sri Lankan cultural researcher, lecturer, and heritage storyteller, connects these traditions with the wider history and cultural identity of the island. Selected live demonstrations presented with the support of a traditional Sri Lankan dance performer bring the stories and movements to life.
Guests will also have the option to try a few simple, beginner-friendly movements and rhythm patterns in a relaxed and respectful setting. No previous dance experience is required, and physical participation is entirely optional.
The experience concludes with an informal question-and-answer session, a photo opportunity, and a personalized Certificate of Participation. This is an interactive cultural introduction rather than an intensive or professional dance-training class.
Faits saillants
- Discover Kandyan, Low Country, and Sabaragamuwa dance traditions
- Hear the stories behind movements, masks, costumes, drums, and rituals
- Enjoy selected live demonstrations by a traditional Sri Lankan dancer
- Try simple beginner-friendly movements and traditional rhythm patterns
- Meet Kavindranath Harshana and receive a participation certificate
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INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
This is an interactive cultural introduction rather than an intensive or professional dance class. No previous dance experience is required. Participation in the beginner-friendly movements is optional, and guests may enjoy the full experience through observation and discussion. Wear comfortable clothing if you wish to take part in the movement session.
Meet your host at the main entrance of Viharamahadevi Park, near the large Buddha statue facing Colombo Town Hall. This is a well-known and easily accessible landmark in central Colombo. Kavindranath Harshana will be waiting near the entrance with a name sign.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time. After your booking is confirmed, the host will contact you through the GetYourGuide messaging system to introduce the programme, confirm the number of participants, and provide any necessary guidance. Please check your GetYourGuide messages and reply to the host’s message before attending the activity.
After meeting at the entrance, the host will guide you to the most suitable activity area. The exact activity area may vary depending on the group size, weather, natural conditions, or other operational circumstances. If an exceptional situation requires a change to the meeting point or venue, you will be informed clearly in advance through GetYourGuide.
INCLUS
- Two-hour cultural experience hosted by Kavindranath Harshana
- Introduction to Kandyan, Low Country, and Sabaragamuwa dance traditions
- Cultural storytelling and visual interpretation
- Selected live demonstrations by a traditional Sri Lankan dance performer
- Optional beginner-friendly movement and rhythm session
- Question-and-answer session
- Photo opportunity using your own phone or camera
- Personalized Certificate of Participation
NON INCLUS
- Two-hour cultural experience hosted by Kavindranath Harshana
- Introduction to Kandyan, Low Country, and Sabaragamuwa dance traditions
- Cultural storytelling and visual interpretation
- Selected live demonstrations by a traditional Sri Lankan dance performer
- Optional beginner-friendly movement and rhythm session
- Question-and-answer session
- Photo opportunity using your own phone or camera
- Personalized Certificate of Participation
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
