Spend half a day in a Veddah village and discover the indigenous roots of Sri Lanka.
Meet Vaddas who are believed to be the descendants of the island’s original inhabitants, who are thought to have arrived in Sri Lanka around 16,000 years ago. Experience their unique culture and way of life that is distinct from the majority of the inhabitants of the island.
Your excursion to one of their villages called “Dambana” will be a unique and memorable experience.
You will go into the forest with them and witness how the Veddas find edible yams, the process of finding a beehive and extracting honey, differentiating animal footprints, making a “Habaka” –a small animal trap – and of course, the use of a bow and arrow.
Read MoreThey will show you the traditional dance of “Kiri Koraha” and at their meeting place in the jungle, you will meet their clan chief, ”Uruwarige Wanniyaleththo” as the culmination of the experience in the jungle.
Why should you book this trip?
- This is a non-commercialized, once-in-a-lifetime experience to mingle with the only indigenous, tribal community of the country – “Veddas” – a fast dwindling community.
- Access to the Chief of the tribe and an opportunity to have a dialogue.
- The Vedda community is one of Sri Lanka’s indigenous communities, with a distinct culture that has been preserved for thousands of years. Visiting them lets you learn about their way of life, customs, and traditions.
- Their extensive history dates back to prehistoric times. They have a strong connection to the land and forests, and traditional healing, hunting, and gathering practices have been passed down from generation to generation.
- The Vedda people have their own language, which is threatened. Visiting them will allow you to learn about their language and communication methods.
- The community has a strong connection to nature and Sri Lanka’s biodiversity. They have traditional knowledge of the island’s flora and fauna, and visiting them will allow you to experience the island’s natural beauty.
- By visiting the Vedda community, you are contributing to a community-based tourism initiative that helps preserve their culture and traditional way of life while providing economic opportunities.
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