If you want to become the “Appa” storyteller yourself:
On the day of the festival, a procession, known as a "Perahera", is taken out, featuring elaborately decorated elephants, drummers, and dancers. The procession is led by a group of men, dressed in traditional attire, who carry a wooden effigy of Wela, symbolizing the demon's presence. sinhala wela katha appa
"This fabric," Appa started, "is more than just cloth. It is a chronicle of our people, a bridge between past and present. Each design, each motif, holds a meaning, a story of our ancestors' connection with the land, their beliefs, and their way of life." If you want to become the “Appa” storyteller