Amilatissa, M.D.T.2021-11-112021-11-112018UWU/HTE/14/0003http://www.erepo.lib.uwu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/7662/HTE%2014%20003-05032021090859.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=yTourism is one of the massive industries contribute significantly to the global economy. Indigenous tourism has been identified as one of the promising sector in Sri Lankan tourism industry. This research study designed based on the concept indicator model reflecting three research objectives. The study strives to uncover whether the marginalization of Vedda community by enforced mean or voluntarily occurred. Qualitative research approach was entrusted through in depth interviews covering 18 personnel including both Vedda people and other stakeholders at Dambana and Rathugala areas. The study assesses the determinants of marginalizing areas in public life, is the Vedda Marginalized or not and the role of tourism in the Vedda life in the above context. Qualitative data collected were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings of the study revealed that, social, economic and political aspect as the marginalization areas of the Vedda community by enforcing or voluntary means. Self- esteem and tourism dependence are determinants of the degree of marginalization where both enforced and voluntary means are in action the process of marginalization Vedda community. Consequently, the current study concluded that among the majority of selected participants among the Vedda community and stakeholders, the Vedda community has been marginalized mainly by voluntarily in Sri Lanka. Based on the in-depth data collected, it is identified that they are playing major role in the Sri Lankan tourism industry within their own socio-cultural framework. Finally, this study suggests the government and other authorities to pay more attention on the indigenous minority to promote the Sri Lankan tourism industry by taking necessary steps and actions while focusing on the preservation of their vanishing cultural values. Keywords: Voluntarily Marginalization, Enforced means, Vedda Community, Stakeholders, Cultural and heritage tourismenHospitality, Tourism and Events Management degree programme (HTE)Thesis