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Occupations

There are many and varied occupations undertaken by Sri Lankans particularly in rural areas. In order to support themselves and their families they may often have multiple occupations. In this section follow a brief overview of the common occupations. Income generating occupations are not only important for basic family survival, but many of the life cycle and health promoting ceremonies described in other sections of this website are very expensive e.g. marriages, funerals, curing ceremonies etc. N.B. This is NOT an exhaustive list  Each of the main sections gives further details.

 Food Production -

          coconuts and associated occupations

 Tea

Cinnamon

Kiri/sour milk

Goats

Chena/Vegetable growing

Fishing

Rice production

 Markets and Market Stalls

 Businesses - small and micro businesses

 Building

 Kiri/Sour Milk

 Other occupations gems and jewelry, Tourism, transport,                                                           pottery,salt,sewing

 (N.B. See also other sections on e.g. Healers, Astrologers, Clairvoyants)

You Tube Video Links to our videos:

At the foot of each section I have added links to our You Tube Videos

Sri Lanka: Roadside Blacksmith

https://youtu.be/r2sRM1Lrzno

Beaches, Surfing & Fishing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqqwO4u48vg&list=PLLU72I2J_0VFvunANoL8Lg9Q53BqXGVRt

Sri Lanka Festivals & Events

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsMTVKm7hIY&list=PLLU72I2J_0VGRQbCfP-4Qx4hc9hpUhyqj

Sri Lanka Excursions & Events

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsMTVKm7hIY&list=PLLU72I2J_0VGnTE1RyrBXsZutbdFFMW0r

Micro Credit & Janashakthi Development Bank

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmSAjAeeGOY&list=PLLU72I2J_0VHibK6zde0ur7I0BbQXlTvb