User:Aloka Kirti/sandbox/The Tukka Wadu Generation

Ambalangoda is the most famed city in Sri Lanka when it comes to the mask and Kolam dancing. It was originated in the Tukka Wadu Generation. The extensive research conducted by Professor M.H. Gunathilaka, provides ample testimony to it while the explorer Mr.Jinendra Wansa De Silva proves it in this books ‘ Kala Guru Tukka Wadu Gunadasa’ and ‘Amdalangoda Puranaya ‘. Further as per our knowledge The Tukka Wadu is the most oldest generation in Sri Lanka  who continue this art of traditional mask and kolam dance  up to now. According to the recorded history, Tukka Wadu Generation has been in this   artistic subject [………] since 1800. Tukka Wadu Oynis who lived in 1800 was engaged in the 1800’s  was engaged in the subject with some villagers. More over Mr. Oynis, according to written history , had made use of ‘ Din Tree ‘[ Nipa Fruticans ]  to carve masks and later on switched over to ‘Wel Kaduru ‘  [ ……….] which is currently being used for mask. The river bank [River of Madampa ] was the better place for  said  both trees  which just 500 meters away from Mr. Oynis’ native land.