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Itinerary Culture Tour - Option II - Explore skills of local craftsmen (Winter)
Duration Info DAY - 9 (Hikkaduwa)
Accommodation Info
Location HIKKADUWA
Meals Info Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon
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Id 374
Created 5/10/20, 1:36 AM

Description

<ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel<br></li><li>Visit the village Meetiyagoda where the only place in Sri Lanka the gem called “moonstone”, is found. </li><li>You can see the narrow, deep shafts from which it is mined. The moonstones are mined here sold as unmounted stones or mounted with rings, earrings, and neckless that you can buy.</li><li>Then visit Ambalangoda to explore world-famous Sri Lankan Marks and their craftsmen.</li><li>They will explain to you how this ornamental facial decorative wear originated and the way they used in healing rites and rituals.</li><li>Then visit to meet “Rukada” performing group living in Ambalangoda</li><li>Sri Lankan form of marionette theatre and its puppets are called “Rukada”. Only a few groups living in Ambalangoda performs this theatre act now. You will be able to understand how these Rukadas are operated and stories behind those performances.</li><li>Afternoon relaxes at the Hikkaduwa beach.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon</li></ul>