Are the stilt fishermen in Ahangama authentic or just posing
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Today, it is almost entirely a tourist attraction. Commercial fishing has depleted the shallow reef fish, so the locals found a way to monetize their cultural heritage by posing for photographers along the surf spots.
It is a fascinating example of cultural adaptation. While the actual fishing method is dying out, the visual iconography is kept alive by the tips tourists provide.
I woke up at 5:30 AM to check the surf last week and actually saw two older men genuinely fishing on the stilts before the tourist buses arrived. So it still happens, just very early.
If you want to take a photo, negotiate the price before you point your camera. They will demand money if you just start snapping from the beach.
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