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Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese people - Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Maha (big) Rabana or Banku (bench) Rabana, played by two or more people at a time is used at wedding festivals and Sinhala New Year Celebrations in Sri Lanka. It also symbolizes the spring festivals of the country. Generally women are the best players of the Banku Rabana and a special system of Raban Pada is in practice among them. One reads out the beat loudly and plays it in collaboration with others. Some of the onlookers would enjoy the music with dance in order to tune it for better sounds. The Rabana (as can be seen on this card) is kept on three wooden trunks about 18 inches high and the leader kindles fire under the instrument so that it can be tuned for finer sounds. Date: circa 1910s
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22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Experience the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka with our stunning Framed Print of 'Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese People - Colombo, Sri Lanka.' This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the traditional Maha Rabana drum being skillfully played by a group of Sinhalese musicians during a wedding festival. Add an authentic and elegant touch to your home or office decor with this beautifully framed print, which brings the vibrant energy and history of Sri Lankan culture right into your space. The high-quality print is expertly framed and ready to hang, making it a perfect gift for any occasion or a cherished addition to your personal collection.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.6cm (15.6" x 10.1")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a traditional Sinhalese Rabana drum performance in Colombo, Sri Lanka during the 1910s. The Rabana, also known as the Maha Rabana or Banku Rabana, is a large drum played by two or more people at a time, primarily at Sinhalese wedding festivals and Sinhala New Year celebrations. The Rabana drum is an essential symbol of the country's spring festivals and is believed to have originated from the Indo-Aryan ethnic groups. In this image, we see a group of Sinhalese villagers gathered around the Rabana drum, which is placed on three wooden trunks about 18 inches high. The leader of the group is seen kindling a fire under the instrument to fine-tune its sounds. The Rabana drum is traditionally played by women, and a special system called Raban Pada is in practice among them. One woman reads out the beat loudly and plays it in collaboration with others. Some onlookers are seen dancing and enjoying the music to help tune it for better sounds. The Rabana drum is an integral part of Sinhalese culture and is a testament to the rich and diverse heritage of Sri Lanka. The Sinhalese population, which makes up the largest ethnic group in the country, has a deep connection to this ancient instrument, which has been passed down through generations. The Rabana drum's unique sound and rhythm continue to captivate audiences and remain an essential part of Sinhalese celebrations to this day.
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