The ethos of Sir Lanka’s traditional rural villages was based on respecting nature and natural resources. People were conscious of limiting themselves, the space that they occupied, and their livelihoods so as to protect nature rather than cause stress to it, knowing that ultimately a healthy environment leads to healthy communities and more fruitful growing seasons. Watch the video to learn more about deep connection between Sri Lanka’s ancient traditional villages and nature. Dilmah Conservation brings you Our Agricultural Traditions, a beautiful video narrative series examining the rich agricultural heritage of our island home that exemplifies the interconnectedness of nature and human life, with renowned folklore researcher Mahinda Kumar Dalupotha. To learn more about Sri Lanka’s fascinating agricultural heritage visit our One Earth Arboretum website at https://bit.ly/2X7xY8F
