Are there traditional dance shows outside of Kandy.
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While Kandy is the historical heart of traditional dance, Colombo offers spectacular, highly professional alternatives. The Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre frequently hosts massive, beautifully choreographed cultural showcases featuring elite drummers and fire breathers.
Additionally, if you are staying at a major five star luxury hotel on the south coast or in Colombo, they often organize weekly private performances of Low Country devil dancing specifically to entertain their dinner guests in the courtyards.
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