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Table 27: Distribution of the respondents’ responses as to why they feel that their culture
could be utilized to generate a stable and continuous source of income
Respondents’ response Frequency % of the total
Possessing a unique culture, value system and customs 31 10.29
Practicing distinctive traditional occupations 254 84.38
Showcasing a unique and dying culture 16 5.31
Total 301 100
Table 28: Distribution of the respondents’ response as to why they feel that their culture could not
be utilized to generate a stable and continuous source of income
Respondents’ response Frequency % of the total
Negative and stereotypical association with the community, leading to
8 14.28
discriminations and closure of opportunities
Finding it difficult to earn a decent living being nomadic and practicing endemic
13 23.21
occupations
The uniqueness of the culture and value system is irreparably damaged hence there is
35 62.50
nothing left to conserve
Total 56 100
Table 29: Distribution of the respondents’ reaction to the proposal by the Dilmah Conservation in
collaboration with Sri Lanka Tourism Authority
Respondents’
response
Frequency
% of the total
Very bad Bad Not bad Fair Good Very
good
Excellent
Total
- - 4 64 76 116 97 357
- - 1.12 17.92 21.28 32.49 27.17 100
When asked what they felt about the proposal by the Dilmah Conservation in collaboration with Sri Lanka Tourism Authority, 116
of the 357 (32.48%) respondents felt it was a very good idea while 97 respondents (27.17%) felt it was an excellent idea. Not a single
respondent stated that it was a bad or very bad idea (Table 29).
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