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Kandyan Dance: Understanding Sri Lanka's Classical Performance Tradition

Kandyan dance is a highly codified classical performance tradition combining 18 distinct movement systems, elaborate costume, and ritual function. Here is what you are watching and why it matters.

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Sep 30, 20252 min read

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