Discover Ambalangoda

Discover Ambalangoda

Explore the Southern town of Ambalangoda from an aesthetic and historical standpoint, through the eyes of a renowned artist whose hometown it is. His passion and love for his craft are immediately palpable. He expresses himself through the art medium of mask carving and painting. This encounter involves a close look at the rural lifestyle that molded his experiences and, thereby, his individual artistic-style.

Itinerary

Upon arrival to Ambalangoda, You will be routed to a specific location where the activities occur, Thereafter you will meet your host, where you will learn to carve a traditional Sri Lankan mask with the help of a celebrated mask carving artist from Ambalangoda, an area in the South known for traditional masks. Hosted at his gallery in Galle Fort, you will get an insight into the traditional methods of mask carving that has existed for decades.

Note: Sithuvili is particularly sensitive to two things: being eco-friendly and using traditional materials. The shop uses a lot of recycled paper and materials such as mahogany, kithul (treacle), kurundu (cinnamon) etc. He uses clay and waste material such as broken tiles and bees wax and cow dung.

Thereafter, Learn the ways of painting a traditional Sri Lankan mask with the help of a renowned artist from Ambalangoda, an area in the South known for traditional masks. Hosted at his gallery in Galle Fort, you will learn much about these masks that are ingrained in Sri Lankan culture and the painting methods used which have been passed down from generations.

What to wear and bring: Cool light clothing and don't forget to bring a camera.