Inside The Most Dangerous Business In Sri Lanka - The Reality Of Gem Mines In Ratnapura 🇱🇰
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- I have returned to my beloved island and country for the fifth time in the last two years. You already know how much I love this country and how much I enjoy experiencing its hospitality, nature, and food. All the videos filmed in Sri Lanka in this series aim to promote tourism in the country and, at the same time, promote the project for special children in Sri Lanka. The project aims to build accessible toilets for special children on this beautiful island. 🙏🏽
You can support the project here: www.gofundme.com/f/10-toilets...
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Sri Lanka is renowned for its gemstones, and gem mining has been a traditional industry for centuries. The island nation is particularly known for its wealth of precious and semi-precious stones, including sapphires, rubies, topazes, and amethysts.
Gem mining in Sri Lanka is primarily conducted in the southwestern regions, where there are rich deposits of gem-bearing gravel. The miners usually work in small groups, using traditional methods and simple tools to sift through the gravel and extract the precious stones. The process is hard and labor-intensive, but the rewards can be great for those who strike lucky.
One of the most famous gem mines in Sri Lanka is the Ratnapura mine, which is located in the Sabaragamuwa province. This mine has been in operation for over a century and has produced some of the country's most valuable gems. Other notable mines include the Elahera and Metiyagoda mines, which are also located in the southwestern region.
Once the gems have been extracted from the gravel, they are usually taken to local markets or sold to dealers who export them to other countries. Sri Lanka's gemstones are highly sought after by collectors and jewelers around the world because of their exceptional quality and unique colors.
Sri Lanka's gem mines are an important part of the country's cultural and economic heritage. The mining industry provides employment opportunities for thousands of people, and the gems it produces are a source of pride and prosperity for the nation.
But we also should not forget the dangerous sides of this business, and the video documentary will summarize it all for you.
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0:00 - Intro & Stone Washing Process;
12:56 - Going Inside The Mine;
25:37 - 12 USD A Month Salary;
33:55 - My Surprise For Miners;
43:57 - Stone Separation Process;
50:13 - Sri Lanka Hospitality.
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Quit my corporate job in September 2021 to chase new destinations and document my life. I am following my passion for creating experience-driven travel videos with a human touch.
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For this video, I am very thankful to Mr. Kaushalya for taking the time to join me on this crazy journey, make this video happen, and translate everything for me! And big thanks to his boss for letting me visit the mines and document it with no expectations in return. ❤🙏🏽
I have returned to my beloved island and country for the fifth time in the last two years. You already know how much I love this country and how much I enjoy experiencing its hospitality, nature, and food. All the videos filmed in Sri Lanka in this series aim to promote tourism in the country and, at the same time, promote the project for special children in Sri Lanka. The project aims to build accessible toilets for special children on this beautiful island.
You can support the project here: www.gofundme.com/f/10-toilets-for-special-children-in-sri-lanka-with-davud-a
I appreciate your support, and I hope you enjoy the series.
Anything & Everything For Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Davud A.
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🙏🙏🙏 ආයුබෝවන් හොදමයි ස්තුතියි Davud boy👦 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
I just want to say that , your gude is doing a great job
I will invite you come and visit my hometown.
I'm an English teacher in Sri Lanka. I told my all the students to watch your videos not only to improve their English also to know how to act politely among others and respect all the cultures.
You are a teacher to them. Thanks Davud. 🙏
In Sri Lanka a huge exam is coming for students GCE O/L and it is the biggest exam in the country. Can you cheer the students in your Next video? The entire country will be filled with your kindness. Cheers.
Thank you so much; that is the sweetest thing I have read today! Thank you, and greetings to all your students. I wish them tons of luck for their upcoming exams! 🇱🇰❤️
@@Davud_Akh Thanks, it was unbelievable you replied this. You are a hero for all of the positive minded people in Sri Lanka. We hope for a change in the current system in the country; you are also a huge part of it. Thanks for the goodness. 🙏
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Great ❤
I have asked all my students
Very nice davud
මේ අපේ කෙනා හරිම නිහතමානී කෙනෙක්..ස්තූතිය ඔබට අපේ රටේ කාරුනිකත්වය ලෝකයට පෙන්වා දුන්නට..❤
Dennama ehema aya thama
balapan karana parisara winasaya😢
Davud doesnt want to go with empty handed.. anywhere .. Actually you are same as like Srilankan ❤❤❤
I am also Sri Lankan in heart ❤🇱🇰
@@Davud_Akh We all love you Dear Davud ❤️❤️🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
@@Davud_Akh🤭😂
Davud, I came across your videos and I must say they are great.
Thank you from Prague👍
@@Davud_Akhall srilankans love you brother ❤
Kaushalya is my big brother❤.Thank you for coming and visiting our country and taking our country to the world. Also, I wish you the best of luck in continuing the social service through your charity programs. Budusaranai.💓
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@@KGKaushalyaNanayakkaraThank you for helping Mr. Davud to explore those mines. You have a great explanation skill
I am a gemstone dealer and collector from New Delhi, India. I visited a mine in rarnapura few years ago.that mine was not using those machines which you encountered. Watching this video brought old memories light up in my brain.you gained a new subscriber. Enjoy traveling brother.love to people of sri lanka.
Is there gems available in India?
Mr. Nanaaaaaaa 😍 ❤❤❤ its so good to see you! Nana is such a humble & well educated person. I know him & He is a hotel manager not a tour guide. We went for our honeymoon at the place he worked 4 years ago. Mr Davud you are lucky to have him as your instructor. Beautiful and informative video. I know about gems but never seen those mines before!
It's sad to hear they have a hard life like that! Very nice documentary! 👍
බොහොමත් ස්තුති අපේ රටේ කටුක ජීවිත ගැන ලෝකයට කියනවට❤❤
I pray all Sri Lankan’s whose using youtube watch all your videos Davud. Sri Lanka is my home too after marrying a Sri Lankan man and I love it there, and I can see myself getting old there in future. I am watching all your videos without skipping any ads no matter how long it will be as my support to you for helping my second country specially those special children. We love your generosity. God bless you brother.. Praying for your safety travel in every places you visit.
In Sri Lanka it is considered to be a shame act to visit a house with empty handed. Davud is becoming Sri Lankan... 😍
Davud is Great person on the Earth , hence every Sri Lankan should subscribe this Channel
Your Sinhala has improved. Stay Blessed my friend ❤
Thank you so much. Still, I am at the basics of the language 🇱🇰🙏🏽
Davud, you are truly remarkable. Your documentary on gem mines is by far the most comprehensive I've come across. Many Sri Lankans themselves are unfamiliar with the intricacies of this mining process, making your film not only captivating but also highly educational. Thank you immensely for shedding light on this aspect of our world. Moreover, your improved Sinhala pronunciation demonstrates your dedication and respect for our culture. Wishing you all the best, and take care
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I learnt so much about the mines and the gems from this vlog
You have a heart of gold Davud
We love you for the kindness and genuine heart you have
Second mine boss and guide look similar like brothers.Guide is done an amazing job he can speak really good english.So glad to see that kind of ability especially among the srilankan people ❤
The gem mines and the people working underground deserves special regards, more so because they are undertaking such a dangerous work. Thanks for showing this Davud.
This series will be amazing as always! Thank you so much for visiting Sri Lanka again and again!
Hi Gud Morning Davud n Nana who accompanied you.. Nice to meet you too.. From India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Love u and budusaranai🙏🙏🙏🙏 Davud❤❤❤❤🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
Thank you for visiting Sri Lanka again and showcasing SL communities across the country on CZcams. I hope more donations fill come in soon and I did my best to share the link on social media as well. Thank you again Davud!
I made the first touristic trip with my wife and with my friends family from 10th May to 17th May visited seven destinations. We thoroughly enjoyed the Sri Lankan hospitality and food was really enjoyable. People there are no different to India except language and slightly different but tasty food. A nice destination to Indians at very affordable but luxurious comfort.
We ❤ mr Davud , you are a good friend. 👍🇱🇰
I bought a sapphire ring when I went to Sri Lanka.
I think it’s the jeweler that makes money and not the people that works in the mine.
work smart, not hard.
Hello Davud Akhundzada.
I'm from Myanmar. I always watch your videos on CZcams.You are a good person to emulate and respect. You are the one who teaches people how to respect and love each other.❤️❤️
Hi Davud,
Great content! Keep it up!
I am delighted to hear about kind hearted Davud's return to Sri Lanka again. Your presence there has always been a beacon of kindness, and it's heartwarming to welcome you back. I trust that your visit will be as fruitful and inspiring as always..
That was amazing my friend & welcome again here 🇱🇰 ❤
IF workers see white hair in their soup, it's definitely from the chest of that chef
You are amazing guy. Love you so much and thanks for sharing valuable videos.
It’s so amazing ❤super Video. Appreciate it
Congratulations Davud for 500k subscribes 🎉🎉🎉
Davud,I didn't know they did it in Asia,it is done in Africa in ghana we call it galamsey,thanks for helping them❤
Big fan brother from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Even though I’ve lived in Sri Lanka my whole life, I’ve never experienced this before. Thank you for sharing such an experience. ❤❤
🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰 wow Davud Rathnapura is my home city.nice to see you at Rathnapura
blessings bro,thank you for another great video,sending love from over here in jamaica💯
Thanks for your valuable gifts to them, amazing that 86 years old gentleman experience 😮 you had a good translator also he translated the most real version of what you asked.Budusaranai🙏
Awaiting for 6-0 also after that 😅
Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇦🇿❤
Great brother Davud 👏 your kind words make people hearts fulfilled. Thank you for all your help and kindness. Enjoyed all your videos. God bless you ❤️ 🙏 🙌 stay safe and blessed.
Mr David. Great job. God bless you ❤. Nice program 👍🏼
Welcome To City Of Gems Brother ❤️❤️❤️
Welcome To Ratnapura ....
You have giving hands Mr. Davud. That's a blessing. Sri Lankans also have that tradition too..
Great video. This is the first time I have seen the activities of a gem mine.
OMG Davud I was literally very scared seeing you go down the mines. Please stay safe
Those workers are so brave and humble
May God always keep them safe
You are a great person to us Mr.Davud ❤️
Nice to see you here in Srilanka , wish you all the success! to quench the thirsty of exploring.
You have done more service to Sri Lanka innocents than its fake politicos. ❤
welcome back,,,
Complete destruction of top soil ... thank u for the content Davud brother
Great video and his work❤🎉
Thank,s davud come agin sri lanka well come kandy again.
welcome back brother❤❤❤
Best of lock my friend ..
I' m sri lankan ❤❤❤❤
Lots of love from sri lanka 🇱🇰 ❤️ 💖 💕
Welcome to sri lanka Mr David❤
Beautiful videothank you
This is insane... Loved it❤
Budusaranai means alot 🙏
Welcome back brother 🇱🇰♥️
You are back in sri lanka...Nice to see you
Humble man ..Good one brother
You are in my hometown brother. May God bless you for your humble support to the people.
Excellent vedio congratulations
WoW😃😃😃
What a amazing experience❤❤❤
That's crazy.... And at the same time Insane 🤟.... Bless you And all those brave souls working in the gem industry...
Probably the best field trip one could experience in Sri Lanka..... ❤️
You are an excellent gentleman who helps poor people grate work we love you brother god bless you
Welcome to srilanka ❤❤❤🇱🇰🙏
ඔබතුමාට budu saranai we arelove you. ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Davud!
Thank you💖 very much Davud ❤️ 🇱🇰
❤❤❤❤🇱🇰from srilanka
Great job of documenting the hard life of miners. Considering we have done this for thousands of years. I wonder how they did that.
Woooow Beautiful Video
Best translater.proud of you brother
Thank you very much 🙏❤ brother visit Sri Lanka♥️🇱🇰🙏
Uare very kind person thanks u davud
Great Thanks
Your beautiful blueish eyes are like blue sapphires in that gem mine and kind heart is the most precious. Hope more videos from SL.
Very nice ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤! Amei 🥰 esse vídeo , amo demais pedras preciosas 💎!!
Amazing video 🇱🇰❤️🇱🇰❤️
Davud i think your 2nd home in Sri Lanka..i think Waskodagama again born..thank you verry much for your helps & didication for Sri lankan rural people
Thank you so much,you are the best person ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for visiting Sri Lanka
I can't beleveble..you are great man brother..Sri Lankan politicians not visit like this..that people give high risk for feeding they are familis.government add lot of tax for this people..foods,electricity,school items very expensive..thanks for ur donates
Well Come Back Brother 👊👊👊❤❤❤
Very valuable video sir. You help a lot of people. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you. Sri Lankan fan. 💖💖✨✨🌺🌺👍👍✔✔
Great guy
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love 🇱🇰 srilnka
Davud is really kind man. God bless him!
Spectacular ❤😊
The stone you asked about (49:45) is used as a powerful insulator in Electronic heating parts such as between Heating (highbpower) IC and it's Heat sink (Aluminum )
You are a real adventurer.
Lot of love 🫶🙏🇩🇪
Bro I really appreciate u and u are helping so many poor people
Good video my friend . Dangerous job. They work hard. Nana was good translator. he is good man.
I work as a miner at ratnapura so thanks a lot brother for showing the world that gem miners what they do,how gems were finding.good luck bro
Hello Mr. Davud. I have started following you and watching your videos since you visited my country, the Philippines. That made me curious enough to watch your old videos, from the time you decided to quit the corporate world and travel to different countries as a vlogger. The places you visit amaze me, esp. Bhutan which is a beautiful country. I learn so much from your videos because they show the different parts of the world, cultures, food, festivals, traditions, practices, etc. I love to travel myself too, and your videos give me an idea which places are safe to visit. But as a tourist, I only get to see the beautiful places and not those that show the everyday situations of nationals. Some of your videos made me sad because of how some people have to work so hard for a meager amount especially the elderly like the old woman selling garlic in India, this 86 year old miner and more, who at their old age still need to work. I hope that people who watch your videos will appreciate life better, especially those who are enjoying a more comfortable life and learn to be satisfied the same way those living with less are. Please continue to help people, especially the elderly and children with special needs. I wish you good luck and safety in your journey around the world. God bless you.
You have a heart of gold. God will honour you always ❤
Nice velog brother 🥰
Video was very interesting, but how hard those people work😢
Hi Dav, Pleasure to seen you again 😊😊😂😂🎉
Thank you srilanka