Ceylon Coolies (Indian Tamils) Recent immigrants from southeastern India, most of whom were migrant workers brought to Sri Lanka under British rule.
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Padda Boats on the Negombo Canal, Ceylon
Padda Boats on the Negombo Canal Old Dutch Canal. The 100km long canal network running through the town is still used, and outrigger canoes and modern water-craft ply this route daily, for trade and tourist purposes. Date: Early 1900’s Photographer/Publisher: Unknown Location: Negombo Canal, Sri Lanka (Ceylon)