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Welle Kollo: Beach Boys As They See Themselves

Beach boys are a popular fixture on Sri Lanka’s coastline, but are not without controversy. Helpful and tourist-friendly, they have also been known to sexually harass, assault and even fleece foreign women. Here we find out how beach boys perceive themselves. Are they the thugs of popular lore, or just ‘welle kollo’?

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