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The Glossary
Visitors coming to the shores of Mirissa should not expect posh or lavish accommodations. Unlike Negombo which is studded by a number of upscale hotels, Mirissa rests its charm on the promontory that divides its small fishing port from its superb curve of a beach known for its calm and clear waters.
Reputed as a haven for beach-goers and surfers, it also attracts foreigners who want to buy a piece of land and settle in the place for a variety of reasons. One is that Mirissa continues to boost its position as the largest producer of fish in Sri Lanka. Another is that the beach has rapidly become a popular surfers' sliver of paradise especially to the Japanese crowd. Perhaps the most compelling reason is that Mirissa remains untouched up to this day, maintaining a tranquil environ.
To those who fancy colorful festivities, the humble fishing hamlet of Mirissa holds a masked dance called Gam-Maduwa, a showcased of the traditional kolam masks. Natives wear masks and head to Sri Sunandarama Temple to chant sutras as a way of thanking gods for the bountiful blessings of the sea. A private collection of masks is exhibited at the remote village of Udupila which is still a part of Mirissa.
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