The resonant rhythms of traditional Sri Lankan drumming filled the Kegalle Town Hall today, September 30, 2026, as the Sabaragamuwa Cultural Foundation hosted a prestigious masterclass in traditional Hevishi and Geta Bera percussion.

Led by veteran generational temple artists from historic Sabaragamuwa monastic lineages, the day-long residential workshop trained 120 young school musicians and university fine arts students in intricate ritual rhythmic cycles (talas), complex hand-striking dynamics, and sacred festival drumming sequences. Attendees learned the traditional techniques of drumhead tuning utilizing natural tree resins and hand-woven hide bindings. Cultural preservation directors noted that hosting hands-on workshops led by master artisans ensures that Sri Lanka's intangible indigenous musical traditions and sacred temple percussive heritage are vibrant and enthusiastically carried forward by the next generation.