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What language did the Sinhalese people use?
Sinhalese people speak Sinhala, also known as Helabasa
Is Helabasa a widely known language?
Halabasa is primarily spoken by the Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka, who make up the largest ethnic group on the island, numbering about 16 million.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Helabasa the Sinalese language besides being primarily spoken by people in Sri Lanka?
Sinalese folk tales like Mahadana Muttha saha Golayo and Kawate Andare continue to entertain children today.
What were the Sinalese folk tales Mahadana Muttha saha Golayo and Kawate Andare about?
Mahadana Muttha tells the tale of a fool who travels creating mischief through his ignorance. Kawate Andare tells the tale of a court jester and his interactions.
Are any of these Sinalese folk tale books read to this day?
Martin Wickramasinghe wrote the immensely popular children's novel Madol Duwa. Munadasa Cumaratunga's Hath Pana is also widely known.
What's the most interesting part of Helabasa language, to you?
Sandesha Kavyas written by Buddhist priests of Sri Lanka are regarded as some of the most sophisticated and versatile works of literature in the world

Question: what was the language like?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the Sinhala language like?