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Traditional Kandyan Dance Performance
Kandy 1 Hour Year-round
About This Experience
Experience the mesmerising Kandyan dance - drummers, fire walkers and dancers in elaborate costumes performing a ritual art form that has been preserved for centuries in the last royal capital.
Cultural Background
Kandyan dance originated as a ritual to drive out evil spirits and was performed exclusively at the Temple of the Tooth. Today it is a UNESCO-recognised cultural treasure, with distinctive drum rhythms and acrobatic movements.
What You'll Experience
- Five traditional dance forms
- Drumming performance
- Fire walking finale
- Optional cultural dinner
Quick Details
- Location
- Kandy
- Duration
- 1 Hour
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Category
- Culture
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