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Typical village scene, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Typical village scene, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Typical village scene with ox-drawn cart, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1930s
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Ceylon Drawn Driver Driving Huts Lane Lanka Narrow Oxen Typical
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the 1930s, a time when the British Empire still held sway over the island nation. The narrow lane, lined with traditional huts, leads to the center of the village where a man skillfully navigates his ox-drawn cart through the bustling scene. The oxen, harnessed and ready to work, stand patiently as their driver engages with the crowd of villagers gathered around. The people of the village, dressed in traditional Indian attire, go about their daily business, oblivious to the camera's intrusion. The simple huts, made of woven palm fronds and mud, offer a glimpse into the modest living conditions of the rural population. The cart, a common mode of transportation in the absence of motorized vehicles, is a testament to the village's reliance on traditional methods for survival. This photograph transports us back in time, offering a window into a bygone era of colonial Ceylon and the simple, yet resilient, village life that thrived within it.
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