Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex (Коггала)

Sri Lanka / Matara / Weligama / Коггала
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This surprisingly interesting museum includes the house where respected Sinhalese author Martin Wickramasinghe (1890–1976) was born. The exhibits are well displayed, with information in English. Among them is a good section on dance (including costumes and instruments), puppets, kolam (masked dance-drama) masks (including one of a very sunburnt British officer), kitchen utensils and carriages. Don't miss the kitchen goods, including the multipurpose 'mill stone'.

www.martinwickramasinghe.info/english/museum/index.htm
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Coordinates:   5°59'29"N   80°19'42"E
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