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7. Everyday life, again After festivals they have to face up to the serious economic situation. Galle economy has been stagnant for a long time and has been unable to provide enough job opportunities for young people. They left the town in anticipation of getting good jobs in Colombo or other place, even abroad. The influx of great masses of commodities has stimulate the desire to purchase something fascinating. The level of income in this town, however, is severly limited due to economic stagnation, and dissatisfaction with this situation has undoubtedly been increasing since the liberation of trade in 1977. Betting on horse race held in England is very popular and Government lottery is also much liked. These provide temporal dreams for the stressed. 8. Confused Nationalism The people have rigorously suppressed the stress caused by economic dissatisfaction. Everyday life, in appearance, is passing without any troubles. Under unusual circumstances, however, the stress finds channels for release. A town riot broke out in 1983. Ethnic differences are now a target for attack. Nationalism needs some scapegoat to be the total object of people's resentment caused by economic dissatisfaction. Nationalism has paradoxically turned from the idea of national unity to a disintegrating motif which emphasizes ethnic antagonism. It is very difficult to expect future prosperity. In contrast to this nationalism paradox, an old man, enjoying the breeze from the sea, whispered that Galle was the best place in the world. His memories, right from childhood, are connected inseparably with the landscape of this town, and they not only provide comfort to an old man but also give a meaning to his life.
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