Vedda Archives

The oldest existing ethnic group in Sri Lanka – Vedda – by Nadeeka – eLanka The last Adivasi population in Sri Lanka is the Vedi people. Scholars believe that their existence dates back to 16,000 BC. But since the legends about their existence have not been fully documented, we examine this based on two theories. According to the Mahawanshaya, they are descended from the direct descendants of Vijaya, the first king in Lanka history who came from India. The people of the country were constantly oppressed by the misbehavior of Prince Vijaya, the eldest son of King Sinhabhahu in India. Also, Prince Vijaya had 500 companions to support him.No matter how much King Sinhabhahu reprimanded, there was no lack of actions of Prince Vijaya. So finally, In the end, King Sinhabhahu chased Prince Vijaya’s 500 companions out of India in ships. This group reached the shores of Tambapanni in Lanka. ...

“VEDDAS WANDER” – by Des Kelly This is an extremely interesting true story about these VEDDAS who have existed in Sri Lanka since time began, and who would ever know if these Veddas would have been able to weather the storms of life, whether good or bad, happy or sad, if they did not wander in search of food. ?? In case you are wondering about the wonder of it all, let us thank Victor Melder, Charles Schokman, Zinara Rathnayake, B.B.C. Travel, and last, but by no means least, because he is a wonderful VEDDAS WANDERER himself, with a name that no-one should ever forget— Gunabandilaaththo, who was never blessed with a Surname, thank God, which permits me to hand this story over to all our members and readers of eLanka saying “GO, GUNABANDILAATHTHO, LET’S GO”. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. Sri Lanka’s last indigenous people ...