The National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines, recently posted on social media that leader of the indigenous community Uruwarige Wannila Aththo had flown in the airline from Dubai to Colombo.

“We were honoured to welcome Uruwarige Wannila Aththo, the esteemed leader of the indigenous Vedda community in Sri Lanka, onboard SriLankan Airlines flight UL 226 from Dubai to Colombo. As the leader of Sri Lanka’s indigenous community, his presence with us is a reminder of the island’s deep-rooted heritage and cultural richness. Thank you for choosing SriLankan Airlines,” the airline had posted.