http://repository.lib.vpa.ac.lk/handle/123456789/13 2026-06-29T01:20:04Z http://repository.lib.vpa.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3224 Towards an approach for the creation of digital archives for two-dimensional (2D) artefacts in Sri Lanka Wickramasinghe, WAP; Jayasiri, A. 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.lib.vpa.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2559 Representations of Livelihood and Familial Bonds in Traditional Vedda Songs Embogama, S; Samarasinghe, K; Nethsinghe, R The Vedda community is widely regarded as Sri Lankan aborigines. Throughout the centuries, they have managed to maintain a distinct cultural identity with their own belief systems, traditions, and rituals, and close affiliation to nature. The main aim of the study is to critically evaluate traditional Vedda songs to observe how they represent the familial bonds, livelihood, hardships, and the simplicity of their needs. Using a qualitative methodology that incorporates a corpus-based approach combined with a mini-ethnographic design, the research critically analyzes early twentieth-century popular Vedda songs through data gathered from the corpus and the field visits to Dambana and Henanigala. The findings reveal that, while appearing simplistic, these songs encapsulate complex themes, including the Veddas' deep connection to nature, hunting and honey-gathering practices, reliance on forest resources, familial bonding, and spiritual affiliations. These traditional Vedda songs remain an invaluable repository of the Vedda community's heritage, offering insights into their way of life and values gradually ceasing to exist. The study underscores the urgent need for documentation and preservation of the Vedda songs to sustain this vanishing song tradition while recommending longitudinal research to explore further and safeguard the musical legacy of this Indigenous community. Further, a digital repository of the traditional Vedda songs should be created, and measures could be taken to revitalize them through activities that encourage intergenerational transmission in order to revive this dying art form. 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.lib.vpa.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2558 Use of Virtual Reality for the Preservation and Engagement of Traditional Music: A Pilot Study Samarasinghe, K; Gunawardhana, P Virtual Reality (VR) has opened up multimodal, immersive experiences for involvement in an interactive, participatory environment for teaching and learning. This study aims to assess the potential impact of VR interventions on key areas such as music preservation, accessibility, education, and audience engagement. Furthermore, this study explores the application of Virtual Reality (VR) technology as a tool for preserving and promoting Sri Lanka's rich traditional music heritage. The study developed applications for experiencing traditional music, and feedback was collected to evaluate this experience. It illustrates that VR not only enhances user engagement but also fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of traditional music by creating an immersive environment where users can interact with the music and cultural context in a novel way. This approach provides new avenues for preserving traditional music while making it more accessible to broader audiences, particularly younger generations. The findings of this research offer insights into how innovative technologies can contribute to safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in contemporary settings, providing new ways to sustain the cultural vibrancy of traditional music. 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.lib.vpa.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2552 Technology in Cultural Heritage Preservation: A Literature Review Samarasinghe, K 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z