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Enhancing creativity of persons with disabilities

 Travel enhances creativity for persons with disabilities.  It is important to organize tours focused on finding inspiration. travel can be used as a stimulus to become inspired, turning the new ideas experienced during traveling into sources of inspiration when creating new projects.

Ms. Manique Gunaratne created the opportunity to group of persons with #disabilities to visit Arugam bay Beach in November 2022.

Arugam Bay known locally as "Arugam Kudah", is situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka's southeast coast, and a historic settlement of the ancient Batticaloa Territory (Mattakallappu Desam). The bay is located 117 kilometres (south of Batticaloa, 320 kilometres (due east of Colombo. While traditionally fishing has dominated the local economy, tourism has grown rapidly in the area in recent years. Tourism in Arugam Bay is dominated by surf tourism, thanks to several quality breaks in the area, however tourists are also attracted by the local beaches, lagoons, historic temples and the nearby Kumana National Park.

 

A group of seven people standing on a sandy beach near the shoreline with gentle waves. The sky is partly cloudy, giving the scene a soft blue-gray lighting. Most of the group are wearing collared shirts and trousers, with their pants rolled up to avoid the water, and are barefoot or wearing sandals. There is one woman in the group wearing a saree-style dress, and another woman in a jacket and capri pants. The atmosphere appears relaxed and casual, suggesting they are enjoying a beach outing together. The sea extends into the distance with some greenery and land visible along the horizon.

Fishing boats on sandy ground, with several people walking and standing around. Two women are on the left, one of whom is taking a selfie. In the background, men and women are walking near thatched and tin-roofed huts. There are blue auto-rickshaws (tuk-tuks) parked near the huts, with some bicycles visible as well. Palm trees line the scene, and the overall atmosphere appears to be relaxed, possibly a coastal fishing village. The sky is slightly cloudy, and the scene is set in the early evening or late afternoon.

A woman standing barefoot on sandy beach beside a blue and white fishing boat. She has long dark hair, wears a grey blazer over a white top and light shorts, and is holding the side of the boat with one hand while looking toward the sea. The sky is mostly cloudy with a hint of blue, and the ocean waves are gently rolling in the background. The setting appears calm and relaxed, possibly in the early evening.

Ocean shoreline with foamy waves washing onto wet sand. The water appears deep blue, and the sky is mostly cloudy with a soft, bluish hue, suggesting either early morning or evening. The distant horizon includes a stretch of dark land, hinting at a calm, serene beach scene



 #Manique Gunaratne

Executive Committee Member – Asia Pacific Women with Disability United

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