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: This style originated in the Ratnapura district and is deeply tied to the rituals of the Saman Devalaya and the Pahan Maduwa (ritual of lights). Sabaragamu Dance Tradition in Sri Lanka - of Repository

: The vannam serves as an allegory for human nature, contrasting the "sweet appearance" of some individuals with a "wicked nature" ( durjana gathiya ). : This style originated in the Ratnapura district

: Dancers rarely raise their hands above their heads; instead, arms are often extended backward at an angle to the body. Thanama (rhythm syllables)

The Sabaragamuwa tradition is unique and differs significantly from the more internationally recognized Kandyan (Up Country) style: Kalasama (rhythmic conclusion)

: Like other Sabaragamuwa vannams, it follows a specific sequence of Beraya (drum beat), Thanama (rhythm syllables), Kaviya (verse), Kalasama (rhythmic conclusion), and Adavwa (dance movements). Distinctive Sabaragamuwa Style

: The primary instrument is the Dawula (a barrel drum played with one stick and one hand), which is slightly larger than the Kandyan version.