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Visit the Suriyakantha Art & Cultural Center

Discovering Kandy's Historic Heritage
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An idyllic hub for explorers, this art and cultural center offers an immersive journey into the rich heritage of the Kandyan Era.

Housed within an exquisite "Dutch-style" mansion, it harbors a captivating array of visual art, folk art, manuscripts, books, and historical records. A former university professor and director of the French Institute in Kandy, this visionary Frenchman's passion for Sri Lankan culture led to the center's inception and curation. Visitors are treated to a tapestry of insights, as this cultural haven unveils the past through its diverse exhibits, offering a profound understanding of the era's history and traditions guided by the curator and founder Dr Jacques Souile.
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    Type

    Cultural & Culinary

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    Duration

    Approx. 2 hours depending on interest

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    Difficulty

    Easy

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    What to wear

    Light airy clothes

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    Includes

    Local guide, cookery demonstration & lunch

Good to Know

Art and cultural center offers an immersive journey into the rich heritage of the Kandyan Era. Harbors a captivating array of visual art, folk art, manuscripts, books, and historical records.

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