Introduction to plays.


& There are various opinions about the origin of the plays. It is believed that the plays were based on the popular street plays of Therukkuttu in South India.

        Ediriweera Sarathchandra has linked this to his play 'Hami Natakaya' in this regard.

        & In addition, there is another suspicion that religious stories were included and propagated to propagate the missionary religions established in Sri Lanka.

         However, it is said that the first play to be made in Sri Lanka as a local play was written in Tamil. This play was a Harasachandra play made in Sinhala.  Was.

 Performing plays.
      & Nadagam is performed in two stages, namely the pre-drama and the telecast of the story.

      & Bahu Butha Kolama (Ko Nangi), Toy Lama, Drummers, Futurists and Voice Angel come to the fore in sequence, followed by the play's storyline.  Is done.

 Special features of plays.
   
(1) Pre-existence of a stage.
    (2) Have a copy of the permanent play.
    (3) Cultural language Use of a mixed language.
    (4) 3 to 7 days of acting.
    (5) All characters are male only.
    (6) Use of kitchen lamps in addition to tanning for lighting.
    (7) Use of drums, trumpets and kayaks as instruments.
    (8) Presentation of the book by the teacher and the sacrificial group.

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