On a soft-dawn morning, I found myself ankle-deep in the briny embrace of the Indian Ocean, cameras in hand, along the defiantly picturesque Galle coastline in Sri Lanka. Here, the stilt fishermen ...

Discover the history and cultural significance of Sri Lanka’s unique stilt fishing tradition, dating back to WWII. Great Big Story Posted: December 27, 2024 | Last updated: March 7, 2025 ...

Sri Lanka’s stilt fishermen have become a tourist attraction in the seven decades since this unique form of fishing began, but the photos of them perched above the sea against blue skies or ...

Stilt fishing in Sri Lanka. PHOTO / WORLD. Stilt fishing in Sri Lanka. By Xinhua Published: Jun 09, 2025 12:00 PM. Stilt fishermen are seen near the southern Sri Lankan city of Galle, June 5, 2025.

Stilt fishing is a deeply rooted tradition within the communities of southwestern Sri Lanka, where fishermen can be found balancing atop simple pole structures while awaiting their catch ...

Images of stilt fishermen on the southern coast have long been one of the most iconic scenes showcasing Sri Lanka’s tourism. This distinctive traditional form of fishing is famous throughout the world ...

Of the nearly 50,000 fishers in Sri Lanka, Sandaruwan estimates that around 5,000 work on offshore multi-day boat trips.They have been forced to scrimp on expenses, working longer hours over ...