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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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Koggala Lake, Aladuwa Watte , Pelassa,Thitthagalle, Ahangama

Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ahangama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Koggala Lake and Kathaluwa Old Temple are ...

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Pelassa Road, Santhosagama, Ahangama

Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ahangama. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Koggala Lake and Kathaluwa Old Temple are ...

The Fortress Resort & Spa

Habaraduwa, Koggala, Galle

Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Koggala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum and Stilt ...

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South Point Cottage, Ahangama, Koggala, Southern Province

Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly villa in Koggala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kathaluwa Old Temple and ...

The Beach Cabanas

Matara Road, Koggala

Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Koggala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum and ...

The Long Beach Resort

Koggala, Habaraduwa, Koggala

Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Koggala. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum and Stilt ...

Koggala Beach Hotel

Matara Road[, Koggala

Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Koggala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum and ...

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Kathaluwa Thiththagalla Rd, Pelassa Road, Ahangama, Southern Province

Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ahangama. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Handunugoda Tea Estate and Koggala ...

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