He entered the military, a traditional occupation of younger sons.

Only a few have maintained the traditional occupation of farming.

They almost all gave up their traditional occupation as stonemasons, and took to trade.

Despite the disappearance of their traditional occupation, community identity remains strong.

Their traditional occupation was, and to some extent still is weaving.

They are community still very much involved in their traditional occupation which is washing clothes.

As small number continue with their traditional occupation which is silk weaving.

They are very poor because their traditional occupation is occupied by large companies.

Most of these traditional occupations are no longer to be found.

Many of the community have abandoned their traditional occupation, and are now taking to cultivation.