Discover the Untold Stories of Sri Lanka’s People: A Journey Through Culture, Resilience, and Hidden Strengths
After being dressed in beautiful patterned saris (the women) and white vetti (the men) we posed for a fashion shoot. By this time the primitive stove had been fired up and some traditional snacks were being prepared. Banana leaves were distributed to be used as plates as we tucked into the freshly cooked idly (savoury rice cake) and ulundu vadai (like a crispy doughnut). As I munched my treats, I could see men working in the terraced fields beyond the village. Each house has a field for the cultivation of a variety of crops including leeks, potatoes, bananas and carrots. At harvest time local buyers will be contacted and the crops sold to those that make the best offer and will then come and collect them. As I discovered during this village Sri Lanka is keen to preserve its traditions and dancing is one of them. I attended a dance school to learn more about this tradition.
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