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The Illusionist
Life is a complex illusion created by someone. The majority beleaves that the lif e and the fate is decided by god. So God must be the ultimated illusionist.
Boat of Life
The Sri Lankan Muslim fishing community is among the top fishing communities using and producing traditional catamaran boats. For generations the abilities of producing the sails and boats have kept the tradition of using these
alive. Departing early morning everyday, these fisherman are on a hunt to catch prawns which helps them earn their share for the day. The men spend nearly 7 to 8 hours on the sea with harsh weather conditions, risking their lives as this is how they make their earning to feed the families. The uniqueness of this type
of fishing is, they use the sails stitched by themselves and the boats too built by themselves. The body of the catamaran and the side balancers are cut and carved with‘Domba’ wood (Calophyllum inophyllum) whereas the spar is made of strong bamboos. These fishermen make sure to follow the traditional art of building the catamarans the same way. At least four or more men needed to carry out the operation of a traditional catamaran, there is also a group of men who make a small earning by helping the fishermen drag the boats to the sea and ashore when necessary. Apart from many prawn farms situated around Negombo, there is a high market value for the prawns brought by these traditional boats daily. This is the perfect opportunity both tourists and locals get to taste the fresh prawns. As well as the traditional catamaran boats,It is b
eauty to observe the fishermen spending half of the day in the sea, earning a fair amount, enjoying the rest of the day by helping each other. This proves the true power of unity among this community.
Shouldn’t an appreciation be deserved for the tourist who observe this process 7 to 8 hours and the families who await the safe return of their loved ones?.
words by Khalid Ganthi
alive. Departing early morning everyday, these fisherman are on a hunt to catch prawns which helps them earn their share for the day. The men spend nearly 7 to 8 hours on the sea with harsh weather conditions, risking their lives as this is how they make their earning to feed the families. The uniqueness of this type
of fishing is, they use the sails stitched by themselves and the boats too built by themselves. The body of the catamaran and the side balancers are cut and carved with‘Domba’ wood (Calophyllum inophyllum) whereas the spar is made of strong bamboos. These fishermen make sure to follow the traditional art of building the catamarans the same way. At least four or more men needed to carry out the operation of a traditional catamaran, there is also a group of men who make a small earning by helping the fishermen drag the boats to the sea and ashore when necessary. Apart from many prawn farms situated around Negombo, there is a high market value for the prawns brought by these traditional boats daily. This is the perfect opportunity both tourists and locals get to taste the fresh prawns. As well as the traditional catamaran boats,It is b
eauty to observe the fishermen spending half of the day in the sea, earning a fair amount, enjoying the rest of the day by helping each other. This proves the true power of unity among this community.
Shouldn’t an appreciation be deserved for the tourist who observe this process 7 to 8 hours and the families who await the safe return of their loved ones?.
words by Khalid Ganthi
Am I alone ?
When i felt some lonlines ,I used to go to the beach. I thought sea would be with me.
Path to Heaven
This landscape was taken around 2019 in remote area of jafna. These are the some residuals of old small ferry.
The God's House Keeper
This kind traditional muslim man was captured in rainy day thorugh a glass. He is the housekeeper of 'Red Mosque " which is located in pettah.
Island Kids
These charming kids were captured in "Baththalangunduwa" whiich is a island close to the wilpattu national park.They spend their childhood under limited education, and facility. But their joy of life is limitless
Executive ,Legislature, Judiciary
They are doing well in same level.
Hopes and Religion
Child Monks of Bhudhism may limit some childhood rights of kids
Kings whithout Crown
Sri Lankan Farmers are the heart of Sri lanka's Food chain. But their life at threat becase of uprising economic crisiss.
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