Village Tour in Colombo

Pick up from the hotel in Colombo.

Arriving at the village to be greeted by the village headman with a sheaf of betel leaves.

Being served the welcome drink at the village bazaar - king coconut.

Starting the tour guided by the village headman or "

Gamarala" with interpretations to English by our guide.

Visit to the tank and learning about ancient Sri Lanka's irrigation culture and technology.

Visiting the pottery and engaging in making clay pots.

Meeting the blacksmith at the smithy, learning and making equipment with him according to traditional means.

Taking part in making traditional sweetmeats with a village woman.

Participating in making wood carvings listening to a chanting of traditional verses from a treetop.

Tea at the village headman's house and departure.

Drop off at the hotel.