Mawella in Sri Lanka unites to keep its beach pristine as tourism boom beckons – ‘we don’t want to trash this place’

An authoritative old man wearing a faded purple sarong is directing the half-hearted effort. His complexion matches his faux-leather flying helmet. Men push a fishing boat on Mawella Beach, in Sri Lanka. Photo: Stuart Heaver He beckons me over and I join two other Westerners, dressed in swimming attire, in assisting the crew. We lean … Read more