Mahadangasweva water tank (Photograph © Chulie de Silva) is a vital resource for this small village in the North Central town close to Anuradhapura. It provides water for paddy cultivation, water for bathing and washing to a village that has no electricity. Villagers have an average income of approximately LKR1500 [US$15 or less at this point ]per month. Paddy cultivation, vegetable gardening, animal husbandry are the main sources of income. More photos and story to follow
These and the other photos are ones I’ve taken of other Sri Lankans you won’t normally hear, see or meet.
LKR1500=US$15…
By: Sachith on November 19, 2007
at 8:12 am
hey aunty chuls! that photo is absolutely amazing… great shot! love the lighting and tones… I see the cam is being put to good use!
It’s fun isnt it!
By: Chinthaka on November 23, 2007
at 12:47 pm
No hope for the future! Of course they shouldn’t be happy though they deserve it.
Let them come out of the subsistent agriculture and exploit their potential fully. Olden practices are not rewarding sufficiently for them. Education, training, awareness programs will make a positive change for a better future.
By: W. Wimalaratana on December 26, 2007
at 11:02 am
Great Photos !
By: sivam on January 18, 2008
at 2:26 pm
By: bibomedia.com on March 5, 2008
at 9:27 am