![Sri Lankan Folk Dancing and Entertainment cover page.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757067.gyn6GzcV.jpg) Sri Lankan Folk Dancing and Entertainment cover page. |
![Map of Sri Lanka with the star indicating Kandy.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757927.TR2TD5cO.jpg) Map of Sri Lanka with the star indicating Kandy. |
![Another famous attraction in Kandy is the famous folk dancing.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757087.rEepobtT.jpg) Another famous attraction in Kandy is the famous folk dancing. |
![The program opened with the Magul Bera, the ceremonial drums.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757088.mDHNf2G8.jpg) The program opened with the Magul Bera, the ceremonial drums. |
![The dance troupe of Kandy preserves the traditional costumes, dances, and musical instruments of Sri Lanka.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757089.LawI1yM6.jpg) The dance troupe of Kandy preserves the traditional costumes, dances, and musical instruments of Sri Lanka. |
![The presentation is put on by The Kandy Lake Club Dance Ensemble.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757090.EPtjUAzY.jpg) The presentation is put on by The Kandy Lake Club Dance Ensemble. |
![They put on 12 traditional Sri Lankan dances.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757091.cFfQcJ76.jpg) They put on 12 traditional Sri Lankan dances. |
![One of the most dramatic was the Raksha Natuma or devil dance.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757093.38dGpk6j.jpg) One of the most dramatic was the Raksha Natuma or devil dance. |
![It is a southern Sri Lanka mask dance with raksha, or devil masks.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757094.hifdgpg9.jpg) It is a southern Sri Lanka mask dance with raksha, or devil masks. |
![The dance symbolizes the fight between a cobra and a bird.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757095.EZGNKGBz.jpg) The dance symbolizes the fight between a cobra and a bird. |
![This dance is used to exorcise demons from the possessed.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757097.IvAx3kd2.jpg) This dance is used to exorcise demons from the possessed. |
![It is still believed to be an effective psychiatric treatment in Sri Lanka.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757098.GqiBJMdB.jpg) It is still believed to be an effective psychiatric treatment in Sri Lanka. |
![The next dance was the Mayura Natuma or Peacock dance. The dancers depicted the graceful movements of the peacock.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757100.ZlbdBwDv.jpg) The next dance was the Mayura Natuma or Peacock dance. The dancers depicted the graceful movements of the peacock. |
![In mythology, the bird transports Skanda, the war god of Ceylon. The Skanda is worshipped by both Buddhists and Hindus.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757102.wvMIzuHP.jpg) In mythology, the bird transports Skanda, the war god of Ceylon. The Skanda is worshipped by both Buddhists and Hindus. |
![In the next dance, the dancers spun saucers simultaneously on their nose and hands.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757103.E3zwewi8.jpg) In the next dance, the dancers spun saucers simultaneously on their nose and hands. |
![Their skill spinning the saucers was amazing.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757104.WHnFLEGy.jpg) Their skill spinning the saucers was amazing. |
![A dancer was spinning a saucer on the end of a pole.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757105.7nNdTjJQ.jpg) A dancer was spinning a saucer on the end of a pole. |
![This woman was spinning 4 saucers simultaneously.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757106.Z2gYRjRb.jpg) This woman was spinning 4 saucers simultaneously. |
![The next dance was the Ves Natuma, the most important dance in the Kandyan style.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757107.DjGTT85q.jpg) The next dance was the Ves Natuma, the most important dance in the Kandyan style. |
![Ves is the traditional attire of the Kandyan dancer.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757108.unhkhCRp.jpg) Ves is the traditional attire of the Kandyan dancer. |
![Sixty four ornaments comprise the dress. Traditionally its sheen symbolizes the rays of the sun.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757109.NiC1vKzo.jpg) Sixty four ornaments comprise the dress. Traditionally its sheen symbolizes the rays of the sun. |
![Dancers taking a bow after their dance performance.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757111.hm4RF52c.jpg) Dancers taking a bow after their dance performance. |
![Close-up of the dancers taking their bows.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757110.kzPZ1KDr.jpg) Close-up of the dancers taking their bows. |
![The final performance of the Kandy Lake Club Dance Ensemble was the most spectacular.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757112.woA1uJqW.jpg) The final performance of the Kandy Lake Club Dance Ensemble was the most spectacular. |
![The finale of the show was the fire eater and hot coal walkers.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757113.aJe57Qoj.jpg) The finale of the show was the fire eater and hot coal walkers. |
![He was moving the torch up to his mouth.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757117.rTO2OPtn.jpg) He was moving the torch up to his mouth. |
![The flame was touching his tongue.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757119.5CmlrVzi.jpg) The flame was touching his tongue. |
![Close-up of him eating the fire.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757120.PR0FC7ro.jpg) Close-up of him eating the fire. |
![He was shoving the torch down his throat.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757121.0NfxTiNF.jpg) He was shoving the torch down his throat. |
![Close-up of him swallowing the torch with flames coming from his mouth.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757122.fec4aeVE.jpg) Close-up of him swallowing the torch with flames coming from his mouth. |
![Fire walking in Sri Lanka can be traced back to the epic story of Rama and Sita.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757123.AyxwwwqO.jpg) Fire walking in Sri Lanka can be traced back to the epic story of Rama and Sita. |
![Sita proved her chastity during her abduction by Ravana, by walking barefoot on fire, convincing her husband, Indian king Rama.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/132757124.HL2Iqtkz.jpg) Sita proved her chastity during her abduction by Ravana, by walking barefoot on fire, convincing her husband, Indian king Rama. |