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3. Mr. Jayasekara youngest Son
of the Village ‘Arachchi’.
He married young and is father
to 4 children. His parents left
him in charge of family property
and lands. While his siblings are
well educated living in different
parts of the country.

4. Even though Mr. Jayasekara
is in his 70s, he looks after
his paddy fields and grows
vegetables and fruits during
leisure time.

5. His home is located in the middle of a picturesque surrounding far from the main roads.
Only 20-30 families live in the entire neighbourhood. The area is so tranquil and full of life.
Villagers lead very simple lifestyles with most living off their paddy fields and farms.

6. The family house was built
in 1800’s. It’s still in good
conditions and well
looked after.

7. There are 7rooms in the house which could occupy 20+ people.
‘Sinhala New Year’ (Avurudu) is the only time where the whole
family gets together. Mr. Jayasekara & his wife like to spend
time at their children’s houses therefore they’re planning
to sell this house if they meet a prospective buyer.

8. This well is very shallow but
the water is very clean.
They collect water for drinking
purposes from this well.

9. Family photograph of ‘Arachchi’
in the early 1900s with
his entire family

10. Govirala – One of the oldest farmers
in the village.
Gammuladani – Is retired now but his role was
to keep peace and police the village.

11. Firewood is used for
cooking and boiling of water.
all ingredients used at the
kitchen are 100% natural.

12. Rice from their own paddy
fields, potatoes, polos,
jackfruit, fish curry,
mukunuwenna and kochchi
sambol is an everyday meal.

13. Traditional sweets made of green gram
flour and treacle (honey) and fresh
plantains. These are made not just
during Avudrudu but to celebrate
an important occasion or treat
important visitors.

14. Mangoes and other fruits
are kept inside this wicker
basket (to be ripen).

15. Mobile phone is often used
to contact his children
and relatives.
(Connection- Dialog)

16. Radio is usually played through
out the day, specifically to listen
to ‘Pirith’ (Buddhist preachings)
in the morning and evening.

17. The refrigerator is used
as a storage option.

18. TV is rarely watched.
They watch particular programmes
in the night (one such was
‘Sujatha Diyani’ on Rupavahini)

19. Land phone (CDMA) is rarely used

20. The personal directory is a contact book
and every visitor enters contact details

21. The architecture of the house
had both British and Dutch influences,
with many rare pieces of furniture.