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Best places to see low country traditional dancing.

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Isaac D.•50 rep•1

Where can we watch authentic devil dancing outside of the big tourist hotels.

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Low country traditional dancing, specifically the dramatic devil dancing or Sanni Yakuma, is best seen in the southern coastal villages near Ambalangoda and Galle.

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Sumudu K.•16410 rep•1

Ambalangoda is the historical epicenter of mask carving and these specific rituals. You can visit the Ariyapala Mask Museum there, which frequently organizes highly authentic, private traditional dance performances upon request, completely avoiding the commercial hotel shows.

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