Colombo Artist in Residence

Accompany an award-winning craftsman on a fast-paced tour of traditional art workshops in Ambalangoda, before visiting a local temple which houses Asia’s largest reclining Buddha statue.

Traditional masks have played an important role in Sri Lankan culture and folklore for centuries, Used for both theatrical performances and traditional rituals.

In Arugam Bay, various eco-minded groups have emerged within the community itself to preserve the pristine environment of the laid-back beach town.

Sri Lanka resonates to the sound of drumming, and with the help of Red Dot, a teacher from a long line of professional drummers can reveal the basics of how to play as well as understand the history and importance of drums in Sri Lanka.

A hands-on workshop which introduces you to the use of masks in Sri Lankan culture and demonstrates the stages of traditional mask carving from start to finish as you attempt to make one yourself.

The traditional folk theatre of Sri Lankan puppetry was a major form of entertainment in old Ceylon. 

A `Perehara’ is a cultural procession, an ancient historic ritual where tradition, religion, and the arts all come together. The annual Kandy Perahera is an astonishing spectacle.