People in general believe that behind every mask is a face with untold stories. In Sri Lanka, however, behind every mask is a story which wasn’t loud enough as to why, unfortunately, the once-upon a time Wesmuhunu culture is fading off.

Sri Lanka is a multicultural and multilingual country filled with a lot of traditions being practiced throughout the year, nonetheless, in time and as the nation is going through transitions of becoming developed and modernized, many cultural practices have vanished.

One of such ancient cultures of Sri Lanka is Wesmuhunu – the art of mask carving. If you’re a Gen-Z who is completely clueless about Wesmuhunu, you have clicked the right link! Read through to find out the comprehensive deets about the base and building of Wesmuhunu.