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The Devil Dancers of Sri Lanka Part 2

No Westerner has ever been filmed participating in the ancient ritual known as the Devil Dance. Thought to both ward off evil spirits and create a link between worlds, the all-night healing ceremony involves masked dancers imitating demons. Traditional priests practice the ritual both to heal and gain insight from spirit guides, but globalization is encroaching on this cultural practice.

The Devil Dancers of Sri Lanka Part 2

26m 46s

No Westerner has ever been filmed participating in the ancient ritual known as the Devil Dance. Thought to both ward off evil spirits and create a link between worlds, the all-night healing ceremony involves masked dancers imitating demons. Traditional priests practice the ritual both to heal and gain insight from spirit guides, but globalization is encroaching on this cultural practice.

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