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Batticaloa City has a nickname called Land of the Singing Fish. Because some musical sounds that related to an aquatic creature had been heard near the Kallady Bridge in the Batticaloa lagoon on a full moon day It is the trading centre for rice and coconuts from nearby plantations. It was captured by the Portuguese in 1622, by the Dutch in 1638, and by the British in 1796. In December 2004 a large tsunami triggered by an undersea earthquake near Indonesia struck Batticaloa, causing widespread death and destruction. There are ruined Portuguese and Dutch forts remaining from the colonial period. The shrimps will be fresh and top quality because the lagoon has many shrimp farms Those coconut spoons were traditionally used to serve curries but now they have different types and sizes to serve other things such as rice etc . The Batticaloa Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1628 and was captured by the Dutch on 18 May 1638. Later, the fort was used by British from 1745. The fort has a structure of four bastions and is protected by the Batticaloa Lagoon on two sides and a canal on the other two sides. St Mary’s Cathedral. was first built in 1808 by Paschal Mudaliyar but rebuilt in 1994 following the partial destruction when there were fights between local Tamils and Muslims. Video was very nice very nice , hi 5 . Wawaweewa 😂😂😂

எளிய மனிதர்களின் வாழ்க்கையையும்... அவர்களின் வாழ்வாதரத்திற்க்கா வைத்து விற்கும் பொருட்களையுமே வாங்கி அவர்களுக்கு ஓரு உதவியாக உங்களின் பயணம் தொடர்வது சிறப்பு....

We are back in UK but your vid reminded us of the charms of Batticaloa. Thanks.😁

Clean, green little town...loved your hotel/beach/dal wada (yummy)...btw Leish has got great dance moves! 💃😄...Thanks for showing the lovely churches. God bless them & restore the church community!🙏

My hometown ❤❤❤

That green thing you tried at that government food thing was kola kanda.

i grew up in sri lanka..and after highschool went to UK for higher studies, now living in NZ. never been to north of sri lanka sadly cos of the war at the time. im 40, and there will be a good number of us in my generation who havent not travelled to the north, especially if living overseas

46:19 Absolute gold! Serendipity!

You are doing a big thing by visiting these regions as not many are encouraged by the government authorities and the tourist industry to visit the areas where the minorities live. Many are totally affected by the war that ended in 2009. So many needed help but the government didn’t do much to reach out. The locals are very resilient and they will come through this crisis. Make no mistakes or doubts about the will powers of them.

"Portello" is a type of Italian soft drink that originated in the 1960s. It's known for its unique flavor, which combines orange, mandarin, and lemon. Portello is often described as a refreshing and fruity beverage, similar to orange soda but with a distinct taste. It's popular in Italy and can sometimes be found in specialty stores outside of the country.

Our city batticaloa ❤

45:56 To those who want to groove to this song it’s Ilamai Idho Idho / Ilamai Etho Etho sung by SP Balasubramanyam and music by Ilayaraaja. You’ll find it on KZfaq/ Spotify etc.

First time hearing sri lanka Vlog in a Northern Accent!! all the best!

Looks so good ❤

Snack shop played all time classic tamil song. They play that for new year. Vibes are awesomee.

Fair play to you both walking around in that heat. Nice chilled out place. Loved your hotel, you pick some nice places. Nice to see you in holiday mode Ellis. I hear strictly calling you Alicia ❤

45:41 😂😂 that's the mandatory new year party song in TN. Ellis : * talks abt the snacks* Me : enjoying the classic tamil songs😂😂

Bloody hilarious that shackin' out in/on the street 'n shop wi' the owner! 😩😂🥳

Im 25 years old sri lankan and this is the first time im experiencing this much of a heat in my country ever since i have born . I feel like im going to die with this heat . I really can't understand how you guys are coping with this ridiculous heat.... Btw this is one of my most favorite videos from you guys . This was heartwarming . Specially Where you guys danced with that local gentleman ...❤

Good dancing Alisha! A lovely place x

Ellis I think you should put the thumbnail as Alicia and the local dancing in the background. Its pure vibesss.

Gid morning bro...beautiful video...

I was watching Gary Butler live from Bangkok, Songkran festival earlier today.

I agree with you about KZfaq food reviews. Fed up a famous you tuber overusing words like umami. Great Sri Lanka videos really showcasing the delicious food.

Nice day in the heat 🥵 some good content especially the dancing at the kiosk 💃🏼

Thank you

Beware of the sun Ellis the hottest part of the year is approaching. The temp can easily go up to 42° so make sure not to get dried up.maybe resort to some hill stations of kandy to escape the heat

wow yummy yummy food 😋 👍

53:51 I think you should try it some place else the chilli parotta is spicy sweet and sour.in india it's an indo Chinese dish so it's like a sweet and spicy sauce in. Which the fried parotta is tossed. You should have it with some raita and coconut chutney will taste heavenly

Colombo ,Kandy ,Baticaloa road is called A1 road, that’s why they used that name

I can hear the Ewood Park faithful singing walking in the Ellis wonder land. Perhaps if you were up front they wouldnt be fighting relegation.

Hi. Ellis . I am watching your videos since you were in Taiwan . You sre doing very cool vlogs . Be aware of Scammers . Love you both ❤ . God bless you both . .

in batticaloa visit kathankudy as well, the people are very humble and welcome. most of the people will invite their house for snacks and dinner/lunch.

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 the hidden diamond of Asia

enjoyed my home town I miss my home 18 years.

Yay!! 🙌 Alicia has an umbrella 🌂 😊 and finally she uses it 😅

u r in my place now .always u welcome 🙏 from 🇬🇧

Nice one

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when they say Salmon ,what they mean in Sri Lanka is tinned fish of any sort but usually mackerel. Love the critique of celon "kade" tea. if you looked closely in that lagoon, you would find young shrimp. by the million. My friend's dad was born in batticaloa . my friend's grand dad was the rector of the methodist school in Batticaloa in the 19th century. It had a big British population like most places. I think we should go back to the old ways.

Nice dance 💃 moves 👌 Alicia 😊

Hi, I'm a new subscriber for you

Nice video

Great video! do you actually play for Blackburn rovers????

Not all around SL we have tap water we have wells and deep wells or pumps which gives us spring water, they are way healthier than tap water

You need to try egg samosas they are gorgeous, they are fried in breadcrumbs. And real Chai is devine ☕

Sir...come and visit anuradhapura you will love it...hope to see you...there..

Batticaloa has amazing seafood and meat dishes. I hope you got to try in the proper town local restaurants.

" You could only walk for 4 or 5 hours ? " Holly molly, guys how long do you usually walk ? ♥*Anyways, awesome video. Luv from 🇱🇰 ♥

Kandy is best ❤nuwara eliya ❤

you guys need to visit Nuwara Eliya after going to all these hot and humid places in the north & south

Hi Ellis 👋 and Alicia hi 👋

Super good ❤🎉❤ 5 Star

🙏💦🔫สวัสดีปีใหม่ไทยค่ะสุขสันต์วันสงกรานต์ ขอให้โชคดีและมีความสุขทั้ง2คนค่ะ เที่ยวให้สนุก สุขกับการกินอิ่มอร่อย สุขภาพแข็งแรง เดินทางปลอดภัยทุกๆที่ค่ะ Ellis & Alicia.นอนหลับฝันดีราตรีสวัสดิ์👫💦🔫🧍💦🔫🪣🪣🪣🤟❤❤🌹🌹🙋🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️👋🇹🇭

You guys actually walked around for 4 or 5 hours in the heat. Even lankans wont even do that in afternoon. Proper respect for you guys 👏🏾👏🏾

You should come to Songkran Festival in Thailand😄😄😄

Lovely people there! Those police officers were legendary and they called you Alex 😅 Woodapple juice for 100Rs? 😭

Hey there Ellis, I’m looking to travel to Sri Lanka next month and was worried about the weather. How’s it been on the east coast so far ? Has it been raining ?!

Try orange barley drink

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You had to go all the way to Battcaloa for that and why not Wembley?

Oh yeah, it's 'Royal Tru', innit, the other name for 'Fanta', exclusively in/to the Philippines, ooooh fancy!

My husband is Sri Lanka and whenever we go anywhere he always asks "no spicy" for me but it's still hot but bearable (well for me anyway) so just be careful 🌶️

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7:59 he has no Idea what brew is 😂

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The prawns in the market were super fresh because they were grey. If they were pink, thats off.

hi mate , i am about to visit pasikuda beach next month, could you please tell me about pasikuda beach and hotels around there please

Wood apple juice is very nice and tasty

41:32 Thank you for visiting my hometown and showcasing its beauty. It's disheartening to see the extent of plastic pollution on the beach you vlogged about. Contrary to what might seem, the local community is vigilant about keeping the beach clean, organizing frequent clean-up drives. However, the sheer volume of plastic garbage washing ashore is alarming. Many of these plastics are not locally produced but are brought in by ocean currents, originating from countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, among others (found it through the labels in those plastic bottles). This influx of plastic waste is a grave concern for the entire east coast of Sri Lanka, adversely affecting numerous beaches. Despite the efforts of local NGOs and community initiatives, the absence of significant government intervention exacerbates the issue. It's high time for collaborative action on a global scale to address this pressing environmental challenge. Once again, thank you for drawing attention to this critical issue.

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My home town 😘

I refuse to watch an ellis vlog without a plate of food in front of me now 😂

Hello i am your new subscriber from batticaloa will you have any plans tomorrow

POPPY seeds (Kasa Kasa seeds in Tamil) in the A1 Sharbath.

Jaffna thamil pelpole here brother

55:45🤣😅 I was expecting a fist fight

Yoooo, I swear, you always gimme nuff joke, 'Alex' 🤧😂

may i know the hotel name please /

30:00 Really unfortunate and sad incident as a Sri Lankan Muslim which was state sponsored for their political gains..There was no reason to target such a church specially in eastern where Muslims,Tamils live in coexistence. We Muslims condemn and didn't even accept those suiciders to burry in our burial grounds. "Whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely." (Quran 5:32)

สวัสดีจาก เมืองไทย ช่วงนี้เป็นวัน สงกรานต์ ของไทย ฉันยังจำได้ว่าคุณอยู่ที่ หาดใหญ่ เมื่อปีที่แล้ว เวลามันผ่านไปเร็วจริงๆ และ ผมยังติดตามคุณอยู่เสมอ ขอให้คุณมีความสุขกับการเดินทาง หวังว่า สงกรานต์ ในปีหน้า คุณจะกลับมาอีก

56:25 she googled what ?🤣😂🤣

Not too hot to walk today ?

Ha! Professional footballer 😂

Big dog in a Tuk-tuk. Chilin Sri Lanka style.

I am Indian Tamil and my wife is from New Zealand. Wish she could handle spice as much as you guys haha

Aw mate ,, I’m sure I saw a fish under them flies 😂

31:57 🤣🤣

Oh man iam just one question about you this hair cutting is predator cutting

Should not drink ginger tea after eating Casawa

"Average at best 🌝", shitty mojito, or whatever it wa' 😩😂

ไม่มาเล่นสงกรานต์ที่เมืองไทยหรอครับ ?

හැමදාම මේ වගේ වීඩියෝ එකක් දාපු ගමන් බලන. ඔකපතන විද්‍යාලයේ . 2B ගොටුකොල පංතියේ මම 🥰😊 2024

You are lovely couples. I enjoyed your girlfriend's unexpected dance. ❤

Poor dog got awful mange 🥲

How many days this lady wearing the same dress 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 OMG

Same dress in every vedio 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

It is special to continue your journey as a help to the lives of simple people... by buying and selling things for their livelihood..

Really you play for Blackburn 🙄🤔 is that why they are down at 18 th on the table 🙄🤔😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣