Kadawara Yaagaya - Spirit of the Great Lake

Spirit of the Great Lake is the first Sri Lankan folk ballet staged in Australia, bringing the extraordinary story of the Spirit of Kadawara to life.

It tells the story of Kadawara, the man who sacrificed his life for the sake of building one of the largest lakes in Sri Lanka over 2000 years ago.

Experience the beauty of nature, the love of father and son and the immense sacrifice that Kadawara makes for his people, expressed through unique traditional Sri Lankan dance.

An intriguing ancient tale that will take you on a magical journey that is both exceptionally powerful and heart-wrenching. 

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