Kolam Masks
Kolam masks in Sri Lanka are traditional wooden masks used in various cultural rituals and performances. Intricately carved and brightly painted, these masks represent different characters and deities, such as demons, animals, and folk heroes. They hold significant cultural and religious value, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of Sri Lanka.
Kolam 口罩
Kolam是来自斯里兰卡南部海岸的另一种 “低地” 传统。尽管它包括仪式甚至恍然的元素,但它可以被归类为一种民间戏剧形式。一个松散的情节将几个库存角色和场景绑定在一起。实际剧本通常是根据佛教贾塔卡的故事改编的。
角色的台词可能由附近的歌手演唱,但有时也会由演员自己说甚至演唱。科拉姆的舞蹈技巧显然与另一种低地传统有关,即桑尼的传统。
人们只能推测科拉姆的起源。传统本身为其诞生提供了传奇的解释。此外,有理论认为这种传统源于古老的怀孕仪式,而它的许多动物角色清楚地表明了它的根源在于万物有灵论的动物精神仪式。看来 kolam 融合了古老的信仰体系、佛教和后来的流行文化,反映了该岛历史各个阶段的社会结构。
kolam 表演在一个圆形的表演舞台上进行,三面环绕着观众。至少有两名鼓手提供伴奏。讲述者或仪式主持人指导演出并介绍角色。他有时还会说角色的台词或与他们进行对话。在早些时候,一场 kolam 演出持续了整整一晚,但现在则持续了两到三个小时。
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Anabera kolama
This character is known as the panikkalaya or panikkirala.
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Nonchi Akka Kolama
She is the wife of official drummer announcer.
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Jasa Kolama
This character has become well known as Jeydi Vidane or Rada Kolama.
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Arachchi Kolama
Comedy of village chief
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Hewa Kolama
Comedy about a soldire
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Lenchina kolama
The wife of Jasaya.
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Mudali Kolama
High official comedy
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Aththa Muththa Kolama
comedy of grandmother and grandfather
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Kapiri Kolama
Negro comedy
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Marakkala Kolama
Muslim comedy
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Demala Kolama
Tamil comedy
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Raja Kolama
Comedy of King and the Queen
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Panchanarigathya Kolama
This mask is like the face of a beautiful woman. The upper portion resembles a crown.
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Deva Giri Kolama
It is stated that this face resembles the full moon.
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Ananga Bahirava Kolama
Bahirawa mask is the handsome face of a prince and on either side are faces of women.
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Police Kolama
Police comedy