Delft Island, Jaffna | Cycling to the most remote village in Sri Lanka

[@ImranShabbirBZU]

I know that Sri Lanka is very beautiful country. Once I visited on transition Visa. Sri Lankan people are very humble and nice. I found them very modest and very beautiful. Love from Bahawalpur, Province Punjab, Pakistan

[@sunethrabandara2123]

Thank you imran

[@madawaiddamalgoda4562]

Thanks bro❤️

[@sreekumarUSA]

111422/0728h PST 🇺🇸 Thank you for showing Yalpanam. I’ve been to CMB, Kandy, Ratnapura. And have enjoyed the stay very much. The people are so friendly and respectable. But never been to North, especially Yalpanam, which I’d love to visit. Your flow of description is so smooth and very attractive. I didn’t fully understand where the island is that you were in. Good to see you. Thank you. Take care and be safe? Vanakkam Ma. Bye

[@sunalirajapakshalage9254]

thanks brother 🙏

[@reganjoans]

Humble? Did they have any second chance after this level of begging? Beware they just killed 200 thousand Tamils and lead their illegally occupied land into bankruptcy. They better be nice to get some tourism dollars!!

[@sadamyalukakasthuriarachch7098]

As a Surveyor myself I can vouch that You are correct. Those towers were used for Triangulation of SL. In fact they were used to connect indian triangulation network to Sri Lanka in 1887. Fun Fact: Baseline road in colombo was the "Baseline" of the Triangulation Network in SL😊

[@ChinthakaRathnayake]

Interesting. Make a video on this please. So we can learn the application of it and the history.

[@matthewmoses5560]

Correct ❤

[@市原勝美]

I enjoyed watching the wonderful video footage explained by Ms. Sheneller. As a Japanese, I love Sri Lanka. ශ්‍රී ලංකාව මේ වන විට ඉතා දුෂ්කර කාලයක සිටින නමුත් සුන්දර මුහුද, පොහොසත් ස්වභාවය විවිධ ජීවීන් සමඟ සහජීවනයෙන් ජීවත් වන සහ කරුණාවන්ත මිනිසුන් ජීවත් වන ශ්‍රී ලංකාව සඳහා ජපන් ජාතිකයන් මුල් බැසගෙන සිටිති.

[@Sheneller]

Arigato gozaimasu 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I love Japan and Japanese food and culture so much, hope to visit one day 🥰🙏🏽

[@eternallycuriousexplorers]

My husband and I recently subscribed to your channel. Loving your content. We are relocating to SL in May 2023 from Mallorca in Spain and cannot wait! Thanks for creating fab content, and Shenelle your beauty lights up the screen!

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot Brianna! glad to have you here! you are gonna love Sri Lanka!

[@kets4443]

Where in the country is good value to move to?

[@imethd90]

@@kets4443 kandy and nuwereliya ,jaffna,galle

[@moorthymanickam1075]

She speaks good English and perfectly explains everything! I like her videos

[@maheshnirmalan1238]

Hi guys, thank you for this video. You present a very youthful, genuine and authentic face of Sri lanka, which is very nice to see. We have to understand why the people of Jaffna object to large scale developments - hotels, industrial parks etc. Every group of people value their own culture and fear 'assimilation' that takes place in the process of development. If you look at the Western coast of the country from Puttalam down to Negambo, you will know what I mean. How do we promote inclusive development, that doesn't make the local population feel marginalised - culturally, is the key challenge. No one I know of in Jaffna is against learning the Sinhala language or integrating with the rest of the country. They know its value and they understand the value addition it brings in finding employment etc. But there is the fear that if everyone is comfortable and fluent in Sinhala (and English), eventually it will lead to a situation where dilution of their identity (and culture) becomes inevitable. The sensitivity to this very legitimate concern, which is rooted in history, is what is lacking in the political discourse in the country. Your programs are excellent and perhaps the exception. keep it up and good luck.

[@CN-vv6wm]

I agree with your point on infrastructure and development. I believe you hit the nail with your explanation. Ultimately, it comes down to "How do we promote inclusive development, that doesn't make the local population feel marginalised - culturally?" I also agree that we need to find ways to improve the infrastructure and development in these regions as that brings revenue to the local communities as well as improves the country's economy. However, I disagree with your reason about linguistic assimilation. That's not the reason! The reason is discrimination. When you learn a new language, you will never be as good as the people who are fluent in the language or speak the language at home. People in other countries have successfully embraced learning different languages because regardless of language barrier, there is *equal treatment and job opportunities based on merit instead of the spoken language.* However, *in Sri Lanka, that is not the case!* There is partiality towards people who can't speak the language, have a different last name, and/or are of different background. Until the political and economical function improve, minorities will always weigh the risks and benefits of learning the new language. So the real question is, if most Tamils are willing to learn Sinhala but they refuse to do so, what is causing them to be reluctant? Maybe they don't see a benefit to learning the new language because they believe *EVEN IF* they learn Sinhala, there is an uphill battle with continued discrimination, unfair and unequal job opportunities, and favoritism. Perhaps incentives, integration and reassurance of true merit-based employment/education is what Jaffna people want to hear/confirm before they start learning a new language.

[@JamRock_Jr.]

I agree with all your points and she is very beautiful to in a unique way and I didn't know there are beautiful Sri Lankan women there. Awesome. She has talent and smart. Way to go.

[@WatchingTheWorldGoRound]

It was good to hear you say at the end that, preserving the culture and promoting rather than erasing and changing the cultural landscape.

[@namashivayamramaswamy9712]

Good coverage. Reporting carries good English, pronunciation, brevity, noncontroversial and also relevant images. (Me from India)

[@LINESTELECOMCORDEDTELEPHONES]

Watching from INDIA 🇮🇳 നന്നായിട്ടുണ്ട്🎉

[@sumudufernando1598]

You have so nicely crafted the story. Thank you for showing the beauty of my motherland

[@Sheneller]

Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@pradeepgamage]

Awesome video as always Shenelle and Shehan, good job! ♥️👏🏼 Also the optimism Mr Hiran Cooray has is really inspiring, he is a gem to this country!

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot! Absolutely agree.

[@heyya7464]

this is truly the Sardegna of Sri Lanka. Like myself, I bet many other city-dwelling locals haven't even heard of this jewel of an island. Huge props to you guys for getting toasted by the harsh Sri Lankan sun to show us these magical places.🙏🏼😘

[@lakshmankarunaratne3541]

After watching your video on Delft Island, I watched this, your first video of Delft. I wish every Sri Lankan would watch your eye-opening videos of our amazing country and visit these places. Thank you.

[@patpathinayake3586]

It is so lovely to see Hiran in a sarong. He is a very generous and customer-focused person. Nice one Hiran. God bless you.

[@yashanthabandara4680]

I am from Sri Lanka. Actually, Delft Island and Jaffna area are so much attractive.

[@tarikeritrea9155]

I was not thinking sirilanka is such amazing country!!!! From now on I’m heading to to this country

[@Sheneller]

Glad to hear! check out our channel to see more lesser known gems found in Sri Lanka

[@susantadeb7666]

Many sailors and tradesmen from Horn of Africa settled in SriLanka, Maldives and Lakshadweep islands. Baila music in Sri Lanka is reminiscent of that cultural contact.

[@eternallycuriousexplorers]

I also wanted to add I love the variety of your content. Architecture, culture, environment, society etc....and always done in great taste.

[@Toidi123]

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[@max0409a]

My father’s side of the family is from Delft originally, but they moved to Jaffna town in the 40s. I have never been to Delft, but I believe their ancestral home is still there. I have heard about the brumbies that roam there. You’ve inspired me to perhaps visit one day.

[@PIYUSH9835]

I have gone through my youtube blogger on KZbin . But I must say east or west your blog and your channel is best .

[@shiva6271]

Your videos are excellent and creates a desire to visit those places. Nice work!

[@Sheneller]

Hope you guys enjoyed this vlog! We'd love to hear what you have been thinking of our recent series. It is quite different to our usual vlogs, but we hope you enjoy it?

[@nilukatennakoon]

First time seeing delpt . Enjoyed your vedio and wish you both all the best. Love to visit Jaffna.

[@nickworthington29]

I spent a week in Jaffna in March 2020 under lockdown, scary times. Its great that you're promoting the city after all its been through.

[@jithendrijayawardena3346]

@@nilukatennakoon .

[@jithendrijayawardena3346]

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[@PIYUSH9835]

Yes . Definitely I have enjoyed. The way you describe the place and nature. No one can copy or even think of it. Supper. Plz guys like or subscribe sheneller channel .

[@olliemonaghan6941]

My first time seeing your channel shenelle, loved it. Im in Ireland, wow im far more interested in sri lanka & delft. Thank you. Now i want to see your cycling trips!!

[@RK-oq3bx]

Thank you for visiting the Delft island which I've not visited again since 2001. I'm happy to see a resort there with camping huts inside their place. The sea cucumber looks ugly but amazed to see its value in dollars in other Asian markets. Congratulations for the award you guys received for promoting the tourism industry.🎉👍

[@dhananjiepadmaperuma]

Wonderful wonderful wonderful vlog!!!! I missed two chances to visit Jaffna and this makes me go there right now!! And it is not just a travel vlog you share so much valuable thoughts information and much more!! Very simple and on top!! Love it! All the best guys for more adventures

[@Sheneller]

Thank you so much!!

[@shravanamuru5142]

Sri Lanka is just finger nail island but holding the oldest history of mankind. The creational and inventions begining library. Full of traditional and customs thats gaves education to the whole world. Good luck and best wishes to you guys and make more video of it and please make sure always tells truth news and history. Hope its recover from all its karmas and began new era of education.

[@rajishanmugam8926]

அருமையான பதிவு இருந்தது நன்றி சகோ

[@edwardwanigasekera1056]

It is a place where torists could get experience and ebjoy observing the area. When I was small I had been to this place , now I forget them. At that time I heard kidsgo s chool with a bottle of toddy

[@piumiperera8310]

Hi guys I've been watching travel vlogs so many years. Cos i miss Srilanaka a lot. This is the first time I subscribed someone. Cos you guys have been improved lot . And the other main reason is you both are doing this by heat. You promote Srilanaka which we must need at this time. Doing it in English is really helpful. But it's a shame that our SriLankan still watching Sinhala vlogs even though they dieing to learn English. You guys deserve more subscribers than anyone. Keep it up. Show more unique places in Srilanaka.

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot Piumi!

[@kajanthanbalasundaram5413]

This is just wow , its just amazing that how much background study and work you have done for this video and should tell smng that you are a wonderful narrator, as a Jaffna guy i really appreciate you for this video, kudos to the entire team

[@kumarijayasundera9770]

Great explanation from Mr Cooray

[@starlitnews]

I was there for a period of time. I agree with the gentleman, people are very friendly, and Jaffna has much to offer. Much of my time was spent in a village called Atchuveli. During the hot windy season, there was red dust everywhere. The Red Soil is rich in nutrients needed for plant growth, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. I remember rich gardens of tobacco plants near the town. what I liked most was the mango fruit called "Kartha kolambo".

[@sunderanton2906]

Nice place try to visit batticaloa also... Jaffna also better place for visit

[@Sheneller]

Stay tuned coming very soon!

[@virajyatawara3362]

You’re are an ambassador. Done a such beautiful presentation. My blessings to dear. Eve of life let me tell you something. We are all one peoples nation. I grew up in that mentality. Life’s a journey.

[@pradeepsampath3982]

Excellent video and you have a unique way of exploring the things.Informative and so beautiful.

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@suhasisathischandra1950]

Sri Lanka wondrous country. Thank you for the content!

[@Sheneller]

Our pleasure! thanks for the comment, we appreciate it

[@ajayjnu]

Excellent videography and equally good presentation. Keep that up

[@valerieweerakoon8205]

It was lovely to see Delft Island, but it would be lovely to see & Hear about the people who live their more detail of familylife their homelife,from dusk to dawn.

[@Sheneller]

thanks a lot for your feedback. do check out the next vlog. we have tried to include more of our local interactions.

[@keshawagangadara7870]

Oh man The best travel channel in Sri Lanka

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!

[@gaminikumara4752]

Another interesting episode.. Thanks guys for these tourism promotional videos.. You're telling the world that Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 is now safe for the tourists to visit.. As I saw in some travel videos published by a few tourists on their KZbin channels who had visited the island, still there may be some doubts in foreigners as to whether the country is safe for them to visit due to the unexpected terrible events that took place in the city of Colombo over the past few months and they call it as 'civil war' in the country without proper understanding of it.. Actually, the civil war was in the northern parts of the country in the past, which is over once and for all and not in the city of Colombo.. So, foreigners are free to travel all over the island without any problem as Sri Lanka has now become a safe tourist destination...This series of videos would help a lot to clear the doubts in foreigners....

[@priya-jeevithaaram9045]

Hi Schenell after a while came across your video showing this lovely part of unspoiled Sri-Lanka...You are amazingly mingling among culture, religion, customs so on n so forth...Thanks from the bottom of my heart for both of your great efforts bringing so needed Tourism back to the country.All the very best Dear...❤️🌹🤗

[@rajasathiya1370]

Thank you for you , shown jaffna we all love you in northern province .

[@PayMasterApp]

Great job guys! All the best 💙

[@bondinternationalschooljaf7854]

great video. your drone views are great. but leave it for long.

[@blackmamba3427]

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 is a beautiful place. Awesome video and tour.

[@Sheneller]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@IawernceJoshuva]

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[@nadeekafernando1153]

Very nice video. Got to know many unknown facts about Delft. I am impressed by your command of English too. Very rarely I find videos done in English. This helps foreigners to know more about our country.

[@wimalism]

Really appreciate... nice volg..

[@silmydain3845]

Jaffa could be called the heart of Sri Lanka people should visit Jaffna it's a different world 🌎

[@dominiczenais4991]

Head of Srilanka

[@mohanthasundaram5877]

I never knew that there's a place like this in northern part of SriLanka. Definitely will visit one day. Thanks for sharing your video. Well done 👏

[@pubuduweerakoon7174]

Ohhh it's absolutely fascinating Sheneller

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot! hope you check out the rest of the series too!

[@peacevkw]

Your channel inspired me to visit Sri Lanka.

[@freeyourbladder]

Great, looking so nice travel experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sheneller]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChathuJay]

Each and every vlog of yours is very informative! ❤

[@Sheneller]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kcfurdy]

Thank you..

[@sithivinayagamma4109]

Great vidio. A rare description of Delft Island. My best wishes Sheneller !!

[@deep2818]

Beautiful drone shots..high quality videography

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!

[@skanthaadsigns]

Thank you for bring out great Content on Jaffna & especially Delft!! TQ

[@Sheneller]

Glad you like them!

[@andrewinyyz]

Great video, as always! ❤ I missed Delft island when I visited the north. Will be back soon, and plan a visit to Delft.

[@kandiahkamalanathan1012]

This young lady elobrates about this lsland very nicely with clear pronunciation & good accent of English language.

[@laneatianathasha935]

Jaffna looks like a cool place to live😎

[@Sheneller]

It really is

[@sarasyrankothrankoth9444]

wow ..thanks for your videos. i have seen good program and very nice stores thank you guys ..

[@josephmohanthas4906]

Great Video with lot of information of Delft Island. I am very proud of your effort and bring this to the whole world to know about it. Thank you for your special expression of interest and for the opportunity that has given to me understand as a whole.

[@beeraeseena4284]

Very interesting your programs and also cultural scenes interesting your voice thanks for your media staff.

[@vindyfernando8351]

Beautifully done !!! Awesome !!! Thank you for sharing !!!

[@Sheneller]

Thank you very much!

[@gaminiperera2941]

Its a nice video ! Thank u!

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

Shenellersquad! How you guys got such clean audio with no visible lav mics is a mystery to me! Brilliant work as always Shenelle and Shehan.

[@Sheneller]

#Shenellersquad! Great to see you back here!! and thanks a lot for the compliments! we upgraded our mic system especially for this series. its been quite a challenge editing this series because of it. but all worth it when you get a comment or two who understand the challenge :)

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

@@Sheneller My pleasure Shenelle and Shehan. If I may, what audio/mic system do you use now? Wishing you guys nothing but the best as always.

[@laksiriperera6182]

It’s very nice thank good luck never had been in that parts of the country I would like to see .

[@suhasisathischandra1950]

Been to Jaffna, Kovil best cultural experience.

[@Sheneller]

We agree!

[@Global_Env]

Good job Sheneller

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!

[@anishsuresh3190]

it's quite interesting. We have a city in the netherlands called Delft. Thats probably where the name came from :)

[@bimal2011]

Subscribed at the first Go. Good job Appreciate the efforts of you and your team

[@Sheneller]

Welcome aboard! and thanks a lot! hope you check out the rest of the videos too :)

[@sunderviswanath6180]

I love your lucid explanation of the the place,

[@TheSalindha]

Loved this. Never been up north tks for the tips.

[@Sheneller]

our pleasure. hope you do get to check it out soon!

[@prabathkumara7222]

1time I went Jafna. It separates experience.very nice, wonderful, super cultured

[@sathpiyum7450]

Very well vlog thank you very much

[@Caminago]

වැදගත් තොරතුරු රැසක් දැනගන්න පුළුවන් වුනා... ස්තූතියි

[@audiobooklibrary4715]

your the best travelling Chanel in Sri Lanka

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!

[@yakoothnaleem7950]

Thanks for sharing the video👍

[@pkuniverse1]

நன்றி 😊

[@ganesanmeganathan3762]

Hiran Cooray' is the right man with the right attitude for the job.

[@rajant.g.5071]

Great vlogs interest Srilanka journey excellent vedio jo. 🙏 Aypavan.Arumai baa 😀

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!

[@rajant.g.5071]

Nice video jj

[@chocolatemouse5601]

Very Very nice Video and well explained. 👍

[@shadrackemmanuel]

Hi ..Thanks for Ur great KZbin videos... really I enjoyed.. and also Ur speak or talk.. so lovely 😍 and clear thanks..may God bless U and guide you 🙏

[@jayaseleanjayaselean3565]

Good information you have given in this video. Thank you my dear child. Wish you all the best

[@Sheneller]

Thank you too

[@worldvlogwithsenthu2329]

Thank you so much for your valuable information to guys.

[@Sheneller]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@praneethchathuranga5876]

For the first time saw the beauty of delft

[@mattmu9887]

Delft Island is called Nedunthivu in Tamil

[@chawwa777]

Thank you. Very informative

[@shaslwow3967]

Great video... short and sweet.. covered almost everything. Great work! *Subscribed* 😀

[@Sheneller]

Thanks for the sub! hope you check out the rest of our videos too

[@shaslwow3967]

@@Sheneller I sure will 👍

[@sajithdahanayake7639]

Your Vedios are high quality ,Your Presentation remarkable.Good English. You are doing good for tourisim..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!

[@sajithdahanayake7639]

@@Sheneller You Are So Well Come

[@vijithadsan8169]

In Jaffna they make a sweet, fried in oil ,made with the pulp of the fruit mixed with flour and sugar. It is very tasty.

[@lionl.s.rozario3429]

Happy to see you

[@jimsykes6843]

OMG I tried going on that boat once but got total claustrophobia....The boat was so crowded and dark with such a low roof that I couldn't stand up. I freaked out feeling too hemmed in so I got off just before the boat left and everyone laughed at me. lol. I'm sure Delft is beautiful! Maybe next time.

[@J.A.H.I]

Weldone !!!

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!

[@kcm4554]

Most beautiful vedios views......thank you so much.

[@Sheneller]

Most welcome 😊

[@kcm4554]

@@Sheneller So niceness of you. 💕🙏Balangir,Odisha ( India)

[@nexusnamal368]

Nice job.......weldone....

[@006julian]

I love Sri Lanka. I've been there, but to jafna was not possible. I hope to be able to visit the next time?

[@dhanushkadhanushka558]

absolutely people are very nice.

[@ruwanwlr9388]

love this!

[@mosesdassanayake5548]

Excellent!

[@manjulathilakumara1359]

Nice presentation Interesting Quick Without time wasting All the best

[@ravindrakumara5446]

Great video

[@Sbcmdu]

Good Interview. Keep going

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!