| dc.description.abstract | There are various forms of folk drama such as Kōlam, Sokari and Nādagam. Ancient time these are mostly all night performers mixed with satire, songs and dance. Kōlam is type of folk drama is found mostly in the low country. Mainly it was well-known in Wäligama, Mirissa and Ambalangoda. Kōlam performers wear masks depicting characters from the contemporary society and are a form of social satire. Hewā Kālama, Police Kōlama, Anabera Kōlama, Arachchi Kōlama, Mudali Kōlama and many characters depicted by Kōlam Drama. These are performed appropriately and described administration in relevant time society. The major objective of this study is to review administration in relevant time society accordingly realistic specified in Kōlam(Sinhala folk drama). Also it compared by contemporary society. The research problems are: How do Kōlam drama characters depict Administration in relevant time society appropriately? Are these deeply specified in Kōlam drama? Does it represent strengths or weaknesses administration in contemporary period? Can we obtain contribution for advance administration in Sri Lankan National Development? Firstly relevant to topic, we obtain primary reading and theoretical approach. The collection of primary data and secondary data was gathered through library research and internet. Recently ancient Sinhala folk drama does not occurs as a comprehensive research. Therefore study of “Administration in relevant time society specified in Kōlam” (Sinhala folk drama) happen to most contribution for Sinhala. Folk literature. Also I can improve knowledge of Sinhala folk literature and research efficiency. | en_US |
