Deep in the heart of Sri Lanka, hidden among lush green forests, lies Vedda Village, Dambana—a place where time has stood still. Here, the Vedda people, Sri Lanka’s first inhabitants, have lived for thousands of years, long before kings built kingdoms and cities rose from the earth.
The Lost Children of the Forest
Long ago, in the time of King Ravana, when the mighty kingdom of Lanka ruled the land, the Vedda people roamed the wild, free as the birds in the sky. They hunted with bows and arrows, spoke a language of their own, and followed traditions that connected them to the spirits of the jungle. But as centuries passed, cities grew, roads stretched, and modern life began to push them deeper into the forest.
A Life in Harmony with Nature
Even today, in Dambana, the Vedda live much like their ancestors. They build mud huts with thatched roofs, cook over open fires, and hunt using handcrafted bows and arrows. Their leader, Uru Warige Wannila Aththo, is a wise man who carries the stories of his people. He tells of a time when the forest provided everything—food, shelter, medicine, and even wisdom.
A Journey into the Unknown
If you visit Vedda Village, Dambana, you can walk the jungle paths with them, learning how they track animals, gather honey, and live in perfect balance with nature. As night falls, you can sit by the fire and listen to their ancient songs, feeling the heartbeat of a world untouched by time.
The Last Guardians of an Ancient World
The Vedda people are Sri Lanka’s last forest guardians, fighting to keep their culture alive in a world that is changing too fast. Each day, they struggle to protect their way of life. Will their voices fade into history, or will their story continue?
Come, step into the past at Vedda Village, Dambana, and experience a life most have forgotten. Because some stories should never be lost.