Sri Lanka: Traditional Ruhunu dancer with mask and a drummer with his Yak Bera drum

The repertoire of Ruhunu dancing has its origins in the rituals of the Devol Maduwa - used to propitiate the Deity/demon Devol - and in exorcistic rituals known as the Rata Yakuma and the Sanni Yakuma - associated with various demons who are supposed to cause a variety of afflictions and incurable illnesses.

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Chaweewan Chuchuay

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Pictures From Asia