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Surfing too close to Weligama stilt fishermen cultural appropriation

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Lucas M.•1300 rep•2

I saw some tourists surfing aggressively close to the traditional stilt fishermen in Weligama and posing for photos. Is this considered rude by the locals.

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It is extremely rude. While many stilt fishermen today are posing for tourists, they are still local men trying to earn a living on a precarious piece of wood. Surfing too close risks crashing into the stilts, which can cause severe injury. Give them a wide berth. It is about safety as much as respect.

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Suresh K.•1050 rep•1

The fishermen will definitely yell at you if you splash water on them. Just surf the main break down the beach.

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Sophia V.•2125 rep•2

I saw a beginner hit a stilt with a foam board. The local guys demanded compensation for the damage. Avoid the area completely.

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Noah S.•2545 rep•2

Most of the stilts are mounted on shallow reefs anyway. Surfing near them means you are likely going to scrape the bottom of your board.

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