Lonely Planet Cover - Stilt Fishermen.

✨✨Stilt Fishermen🐟 is one of the unique traditional fishing methods in Sri Lanka and a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. 💗🎈【Fishing🐟 Method】: Stilt fishermen use a special fishing method. They sit on stilts fixed in the sea to fish. The stilts are usually made of wooden poles, about 1-2 meters high, and are inserted vertically into the seabed, which can remain stable during high tide. Fishermen sit on the crossbar (called "petta") on the stilts and fish with fishing rods. 💴💛💚【Historical Origin】: This fishing🐟 method is said to have originated during World War II. At that time, fishermen began to use stilts to fish in the sea to avoid the crowded coastline and competition with other fishermen. Although modern fishing technology has been greatly improved, this traditional method is still retained in some coastal areas. ⛺【Main Distribution】: Stilt fishermen are mainly distributed in some villages on the southern coastline of Sri Lanka, such as Galle, Unawatuna, and Weligama. 💗🎈【Tourist Attraction】:❀Stilt fishermen have become a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka, attracting a large number of tourists to watch and take photos. Many tourists come to these coastlines to capture the unique scene of fishermen fishing on stilts. 👉【Cultural Symbol】: Stilt fishermen are not only a part of Sri Lanka's fishing culture, but also an important symbol of the country's cultural heritage. Although modern fishing technology has become popular, this traditional fishing method is still retained, showing the wisdom and adaptability of the Sri Lankan people. 🧡🌼 The unique fishing method of stilt fishermen not only shows the traditional culture of Sri Lanka, but also provides tourists with a unique viewing experience.