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January 28, 1962
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Spelman College hosts the Ceylon National Dancers for a performance of ancient music, dance, rituals, and harvest dances in Read Hall on February 2, as part of their first transcontinental tour.
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Ceylon National Dancers To Appear At Spelman
In connection with the Non-Western Studies Program, Spelman College will present the Ceylon National Dancers, "the company that spearheaded a renaissance of the great music-and-dance arts of ancient Ceylon," in Read Hall, Friday, February 2 at 8 p. m.
Appearing here on their first transcontinental tour arranged by the Asia Performing Arts Program, the internationally celebrated company will bring to the dance lovers the ancient dance and music of Ceylon and also initiate the audience into ancient mysteries and rituals when they do homage to benevolent Gods or drive off demons with fire and frightening mask dances.
Three of the island's loveliest girls, who have achieved acclaim while touring Europe and Asia, will be seen in harvest dances.
In connection with the Non-Western Studies Program, Spelman College will present the Ceylon National Dancers, "the company that spearheaded a renaissance of the great music-and-dance arts of ancient Ceylon," in Read Hall, Friday, February 2 at 8 p. m.
Appearing here on their first transcontinental tour arranged by the Asia Performing Arts Program, the internationally celebrated company will bring to the dance lovers the ancient dance and music of Ceylon and also initiate the audience into ancient mysteries and rituals when they do homage to benevolent Gods or drive off demons with fire and frightening mask dances.
Three of the island's loveliest girls, who have achieved acclaim while touring Europe and Asia, will be seen in harvest dances.
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Historical Event
Curiosity
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Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Ceylon National Dancers
Spelman College
Non Western Studies Program
Ancient Ceylon Arts
Transcontinental Tour
Harvest Dances
Mask Dances
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Ceylon National Dancers
Where did it happen?
Spelman College, Read Hall
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Ceylon National Dancers
Location
Spelman College, Read Hall
Event Date
Friday, February 2 At 8 P. M.
Story Details
Spelman College presents the Ceylon National Dancers in Read Hall as part of the Non-Western Studies Program. The company, on their first transcontinental tour, will perform ancient dances, music, mysteries, rituals, harvest dances, and mask dances to honor gods or drive off demons.