14:10 – Mangalam and Kulu Dance

FOLK IN MOTION STAGE – (14:10 – 14:25)

Harvest the joy with Mangalam and Kulu Dance from Sri Lanka! Performed by the passionate Lanka Dance Troupe, this 12-person showcase features the rhythmic Kulu dance, symbolizing rice paddy winnowing and harvesting with slow, enchanting chants by young dancers. Dedicated to preserving classical and folk traditions through vibrant costumes and movements, their performances act as cultural diplomacy, building bridges and captivating audiences at festivals like this for the past two years.