Veddas

Veddas are indigenous people of Sri Lanka. These tribes, lost in the forests of the island, still lead a primitive lifestyle.

Veddas are hunter-gatherers. They use bows and arrows to hunt game, and also gather wild plants and honey. Many Veddas also farm, frequently using slash and burn or swidden cultivation, which is called “chena” in Sri Lanka.

Vedds have their own language, their own unique uncivilized culture.

They believe in gohst, who help them to survive. Therefore, veddas perform ritual dances before and after hunt and during all important events in their lives.

Veddas refuse to become civilized and move to the cities. Not many people are let in their life.

But you have a unique opportunity to look at this primeval forest world, going on a trip to the tribe.