Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish.

Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

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AED 1,146 total

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3 Sep - 4 Sep

"My friend and I stayed here for four nights. The guest house is nice, clean and meets needs all the basic needs. No extravagant luxury, however what makes this place truly amazing is: - We were welcomed by the friendly hosts and had the feeling of being their private guests in their own home. Airport pick up was pre-arranged by email and we was met at the arrival by our driver, absolutely trouble-free (USD 68/ 3 hrs) - The garden is stunning and perfect for relaxing while listening to the...

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AED 210 total

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3 Sep - 4 Sep

"The house has a good location, easy to access the beach. The owner is super kind and helpful, we are vegan and asked for a vegan breakfast, they made every day different options and lots of fruits. So well done. The location provides a good view to the sea, and there are a lots of wild animals, also visiting the garden. It's also an experience. Overall its a good place."

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"Wir wurden sehr herzlich von der Besitzerfamilie empfangen und begrüsst. Das Haus bietet alles was man braucht, fehlte etwas war Nimal und seine Frau Aeysha gerne behilflich.Schöner gepflegter Garten mit Blumen und Bäumen, manchmal schauten die Affen vorbei und sprangen von Baum zu Baum, sehr schön zum beobachten. Das Haus liegt etwas abseits im Dschungel, wir haben uns Fahrräder besorgt um zu unserem Lieblingsstrand zu fahren. Der Besitzer bietet aber auch Fahrten mit seinem Tuk Tuk an ....

AED 239 total

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3 Sep - 4 Sep