For
twenty seven dancers it was the moment of a lifetime.
After having spent years perfecting their art it was
time for dreams to come true. These dancers of the Palwatta,
Battaramulla “Janakala Kendraya” participated
in the “Paimpath” ceremony at the Bellanwila
Raja Maha Viharaya flanked by loved ones to rejuvenate
an ancient art form.
The Janakala Kendraya was established under the Village
Industries and Self-Employment Development Ministry
and trains students in all three main dance forms in
Sri Lanka. The aim of the organization is to ensure
that cultural arts are imparted to youth at the highest
possible standards. It prides itself on providing competent
skills that will lead to employment.
For
twenty seven dancers it was the moment of a lifetime.
After having spent years perfecting their art it was
time for dreams to come true. These dancers of the Palwatta,
Battaramulla “Janakala Kendraya” participated
in the “Paimpath” ceremony at the Bellanwila
Raja Maha Viharaya flanked by loved ones to rejuvenate
an ancient art form. 
