Sokari in Kandy

Scenes from Sokari

Sokari , an old folk drama in Sri Lanka, which was formed according to the rural traditions of shanthikarmas that were performed to goddess paththini seeking fertility and prosperity, will be staged on February 15 at 8.15 am and 10.45 am at Kandy Hindu Cultural Centre.

This play which was played throughout the nights for seven days in the past will be staged once again with a new set of actors enhancing the characteristics of the play such as motion and makeup with special attention given for background and costume designs as well. Sokari runs for two hours and thirty minutes and it contains of ancient characteristics that could be appreciable to everyone.

This play is directed by state award winning director Jaliya Rajapakshe and the main organizer is Jude Srimal.