Kawadi dance modernised at Beliatta perahera

13 June 2023 11:05 am - 7 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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A video going viral on social media showing a group of foreigners dancing at the Beliatta main bus stand revealed they were participating in the Beliatta temple's annual perahera.

It was reported that the perahera procession was held on June 7 at the Beliatta temple.

The tourists and locals were seen dancing at the perahera according to a Kawadi remix melody, dressed in decorated sarongs and with tatoos on their backs.

When the Daily Mirror inquired with the Beliatta police over the incident, they said that they were unaware of it.

However, persons from the Beliatta bus stand confirmed the incident. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)

Comments - 7

sudupuka Tuesday, 13 June 2023 12:28 PM

i don't see any foreigners. Looks like locals with dyed hair, this is very common in the south

Allan Poing Tuesday, 13 June 2023 12:42 PM

Indeed, no foreigners...and what has that got to do with policing or not...is it offensive that they dance this way, just asking.

Citizens Tuesday, 13 June 2023 02:49 PM

These are cultural events. Foreigners must not be allowed to make "fun" of these!

Disaster Tuesday, 13 June 2023 03:12 PM

This is absolutely a joke

Disguisted Tuesday, 13 June 2023 05:07 PM

Cultural minister what's your take on it.At the slightest drop of a hat people are arrested.Take action arrest the organiser.This is a disgrace.

Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 13 June 2023 05:28 PM

No big deal , locals with dyed hair are having some fun in the open. Is ot not good for people to have some fun to release their stress .

dickie bird Tuesday, 13 June 2023 08:23 PM

By whom? Whose influence?

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