Stilt Fishing Koggala - An Iconic Image of Culture
The Southern Coast of Sri Lanka is well known for its picturesque views and vistas, full of diversity and the abundant marine life. Koggala, being one such area located in the Southern Coast, is home to the traditional art of fishing called Stilt Fishing.
Stilt Fishing is a form of fishing where the fisherman perches on a vertical pole with cross bars for sitting, which is where they wait patiently for a catch. The vertical pole itself is about 3 or 4 meters high and is planted into the sea bed in shallow waters of the ocean. This technique of fishing, which is also known as “Ritipanna” in Sinhala is famous form of fishing in areas such as Weligama, Dikwella and Tangalle as well. If you manage to catch the view of these fishermen sitting on stilts, silhouetted against a golden sunset by the ocean, it will become a breathtaking image that will seep into your brain and stay there long after you have witnessed it.
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