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Indian grant for Dalada Maligawa cultural academy
The Indian Government has offered a grant to the Sri Dalada Malgiawa for the construction of an academy that will produce dancers, drummers and artistes for the Maligawa’s cultural activities. The work is now in progress in Pallekele and the project cost of Rs. 145 million is met by the Indian grant, the Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela Bandara said.
He said that for the Perahera tradition to survive, there should be a regular flow of dancers, drummers and other artistes. Most of the present day dancers and drummers are aging and, therefore, an academy of this nature would be of great asset to the Maligawa.The academy will teach techniques and finer points associated with various forms of traditional dances and drumming to young students, who will replace the aging dancers and drummers.