Although the approach looks primitive and ancient, stilt fishing is actually a recent tradition.

The practice is unlikely to last much longer other than as a tourist attraction.

Fishing stops entirely during the annual monsoons.

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Its not known whether the men in the pictures below are real fishermen or just actors.

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