On a soft-dawn morning, I found myself ankle-deep in the briny embrace of the Indian Ocean, cameras in hand, along the defiantly picturesque Galle coastline in Sri Lanka. Here, the stilt fishermen ...

Discover the history and cultural significance of Sri Lanka’s unique stilt fishing tradition, dating back to WWII. A Minecraft Movie storms box office despite lukewarm reviews Stunning images of ...

Images of stilt fishermen on the southern coast have long been one of the most iconic scenes showcasing Sri Lanka’s tourism. This distinctive traditional form of fishing is famous throughout the world ...

Stilt fishing in Sri Lanka. PHOTO / WORLD. Stilt fishing in Sri Lanka. By Xinhua Published: Jun 09, 2025 12:00 PM. Stilt fishermen are seen near the southern Sri Lankan city of Galle, June 5, 2025.

Stilt fishing is a deeply rooted tradition within the communities of southwestern Sri Lanka, where fishermen can be found balancing atop simple pole structures while awaiting their catch.

In the beach town of Ahangama, formerly best known for its 19th-century Buddhist temple and stilt fishing, I find my way to Palm Hotel Sri Lanka, a modernist A-frame jungle fantasy where, in the ...

Two men fish on stilts with great skill and courage in Uva, Sri Lanka on May 10, 2015.(Bachellier Christian/Flickr) Want to see your images in our Photo of the Day posts? Use Flickr and tag your ...