Renowned throughout the world as sea nomads, merchants, sailors and fishermen, one is bound to find a fellow Sinvali at any of the major ports or on ships as captains and navigators. They refer to themselves as Pasanda (chosen ones) while in common tongue they are known as Sinvali. Sinvali place a great emphasis on family, with most daily living activities communal in nature. They strive to uphold values of duty, honour and honesty.