This photo story book will explore, to a great extent, what is lesser known about Mannar, in Sri Lanka. Mannar is not all that it seems.

This booklet is intended to guide avid travelers and explorers of the world, researchers, and responsible tourists alike, who may be interested in learning about history and cultures and how they have integrated over centuries.

For Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, never more is it truer than wherever you travel on the island, it is not without remnants and ramparts that tell us stories of yore. This is Sri Lanka’s heritage to be celebrated and learned, and must be preserved so we will have stories to tell to those who come after us. 
 

This booklet will seek to understand the communities living in Mannar, their livelihoods, daily activities, and what is important to them, and how it affects the environment in which they live their lives. The hope is that once you have had a glimpse of this book, you will want to visit Mannar and explore further the stories we have begun for you here.