The city of the singing fish! Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

[@Sheneller]

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for watching this video ❤ It has been brought to my attention that I am indeed pronouncing Batticaloa wrong and it should be pronounced 'Batticalo' as the 'a' is silent !! My sincere apologies to any Batti natives whom I may have offended :D

[@HeyMelani]

How beautiful is Batticaloa city! 😍 I've never been there so definitely going in my long list of places to visit in Sri Lanka 😅 It's always awesome to watch your vlogs. They get better and better and are constantly super interesting! It's even lovely to see how you show small businesses that help communities (especially those that provide training, employment, and empowerment of women and the young ones), please keep on doing that since Sri Lanka needs that too ☺️ Much love from Italy and stay safe!

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot Melani! So great to see a comment from you after a while!! ❤️❤️ And yes we are hoping to focus on promoting more local Sme going forward. 🤞🤞

[@andsun97]

Can I apply for professional year programme as I completed graduated and working about 2 yrs in srilank a now

I really love the work you're doing, integrating these social issues into the travel videos. Thank you so much for this!

[@user-un9cl]

Finally! The long awaited Batticaloa video is here 😍😍

[@Sheneller]

Hope we were able to do justice to it! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sanelidharmathilake7227]

Whenever I watch your videos I always end up adding more and more places to my bucket list of places to go for when I can finally travel back to Sri Lanka. Thank you so much for sharing more about our culture, history, and amazing destinations!

[@Sheneller]

So happy to hear that! That's exactly our hope!!

[@write-good-code]

I am yet to see a video of Sri Lanka that hasn’t mesmerized me. The land is absolutely pristine, and while the country has had a turbulent history, I truly wish it turns around in the coming years and decades, and the world takes notice of land that’s absolutely exotic. What happens when you take a piece of lovely hand, and hand it to a couple of people who have a way with words, camera angles, editing and drone shots? Well, you get this exemplary channel. Keep it going, guys!

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot Krish!! We really appreciate your kind words!! 🙏🙏

[@zachariasthomas5458]

I WISH TO VISIT SRI LANKA .

[@Nisharigan]

WOW! An absolutely amazing video! 😍 Thank you so much Sheneller & Shehaan for coming into our town and showing it seem so much beautiful and I’m so happy we found the time to see each other. 😇 We really hope you can make it back here again in the not too distant future. Keep being awesome! ❤🔥

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot Rigan! you guys made this Vlog all the more better! Hopefully be back soon!!

[@vetrivel7122]

உங்களுடைய அனைத்து காணொளிகளையும் பார்த்ததில் மகிழ்ச்சி எல்லாமே கடல் சார்ந்தவைகளாக இருக்கிறது. நீங்கள் சோறுதான் சாப்பிடுகிறீர்கள்! அந்த நெற்கதிர்கள் உள்ள வயல் வெளிகள் பற்றிய காணொளியை பதிவேற்றம் செய்யுங்கள்.

[@WorkParole]

The first Sri Lankan channel I loved so much.. ❤️ From Kerala India

[@Sheneller]

So lovely to hear that! we cant wait to explore India too!

[@lahirusankalpa]

Thank you very much for the service you render to Sri Lanka. There are so many places in Sri Lanka that attract foreigners

[@Sheneller]

So nice of you to say! Thank you so much!

[@AmazingVideos.-]

Thank you for Batticaloa vlog. I live in Batticaloa, born and raised here. Batticaloa is more than just Passikuda. Batticaloa is a home for everyone. Visit and cherish your memories...

[@Sheneller]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Tararsupport]

Beautiful I will be in Batticaloa next week

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot! Glad you will heading that way!!

[@Tararsupport]

@@Sheneller thanks

[@vajirakantha]

Hello my Dear putha Please please 🙏 Mata oyata kata karanna pulu Wanda please ?

[@sanjeewaakmeemana4842]

Well done sheneller daughter of Srilanka.. Massive thanks to support srilankan tourism..

[@ThiruRameshan]

Its nice of you guys to all around the country and post some amazing places which most Sri Lankan living over there or over here in UK not been to. I will for sure try and visit most of the places when I am there in Feb. Thanks to you for showing us and promoting the country so beautifully.

[@Sheneller]

Our pleasure! Thanks a for dropping a comment and letting us know!

[@rajithakasunbandara4107]

I love Batticaloa ..❤ This is my 2nd home...7yrs of my life spend here...

[@WickysDiary]

One of the most awaited Video !!!

[@amandadesilva4452]

Thanks again for an interesting video. Mum and I are continuing to enjoy our virtual trip around sri Lanka. Hoping that we can come over in 2022 when it maybe more safe to travel for mum. Fingers crossed🤞

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot of watching! Hope you’ll do get to come soon!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lalindrasonnadara5400]

You are doing a great job promoting Sri Lanka tourism industry keep up the good work and continue.

[@cow_abunga2847]

Hey sheneller! I'm a fellow Lankan teen and I've always dreamt of traveling and exploring hidden gems in Lanka, but having the strictest parents around it's almost impossible for me to go out, I really thank you and admire your very down to earth, well respected nature when exploring and for letting me have the opportunity and excitement to learn more and more about traveling. I aspire to be a traveller like you one day and I love your content so thank youu. Keep exploring! P.S : if you do see my comment, tell Shehan I said Hi!

[@Sheneller]

Hey Sehansa! Thanks a lot for the compliment! So glad to hear that you are enjoying our content. Our parents were strict too however we eased them into it over time! If it is a burning desire deep inside you. I am sure you can make it happen!! All the best!!

[@kashyapasubasinghe7868]

You guys are doing an amazing job. Your content are not just entertaining but also informative for both foreigners and us locals. Cant believe such beautiful places exist in SL.

[@blessingjohnchelliah4317]

We visited Sri Lanka in 2019 from the U.S. and joined a 9-day tour with 14 Australians. It was organized by Insight vacations. It was a memorable time. The hotels were fabulous. We would like to do a tour of the Northern Province. There don't seem to be any group tours available that specialize on visits to the north. We would like to visit Jaffna, Batticaloa and Trincomalee with Colombo as our base. Have you any idea how we could do this? Your videos are always great.

[@moarx25]

Yes North isn't really that touristy area, but i swear there have got so many breathtaking beaches for sure

[@MrLakshithadesilva]

Hi Akka, big fan of your videos. Regarding the handloom product line, I believe you can provide the insight and guidance required to reimagined handloom in a different way. I have worked with Barefoot on some engineering projects, so I have seen how successful it can be if done right. A creator like you with amazing scene of fashion is exactly what they need to take handloom to the next level. Off the top of my head, Spain and Italy with their warm climate comes to my mind as a potential market.

[@Sheneller]

Hey Lakshitha!! thanks a lot for the message! these are precisely the thoughts that we had when we came to learn of the industry. Please do drop us a mail at [e-mail]. We'd love to have a chat with you and discuss further.

[@whisperingnature6123]

Such a nice explanation including the historical value . 💚 Looking forward for these kind of stuff .... ❤😍😊

[@Sheneller]

More to come!

[@crazyhiker379]

I'm really really glad that you have visited my place lately and the way you've highlighted the key things is very impressive and informative. I wish you the very best for your exploration and let the world know about the beauty of our country..!

[@indikajayasinghearachchi7834]

Not just a travel vlog! Highly appreciate your efforts on promoting our culture, our values, business communities (especially SMEs). Please include English subtitles again. Good luck to you!!!

[@Sheneller]

Our pleasure! and english subtitles are available on the vlog.

[@ahamedrifky9391]

You should visit arugam bay beach ⛱. to see the beauty of the place.

[@Tetratravelssrilanka]

As always you nailed it

[@kooithap6088]

Hola beautiful part of Sri Lanka. Very well filmed .Great that the hand loom industry was highlighted this is something people look for I.e. supporting the local community when they visit a country . Loved the boat ride and the history of Batticoloa. I was looking for more activities one can do on the beautiful beaches and the local food culture I mean srilankan food unique in the eastern part of Lanka not Indian/ Chinese food and less on the hotel n the cocktails which one can enjoy in many parts of the world.

[@Sheneller]

Hola!! thanks a lot for your comment. The hotel were the sponsors of this vlog hence why we had to strike a balance in the content of the property and the destination. As for food it was tough to find local vegetarian food in Batti given the short amount of time that we had in the city. We will definitely do a seperate video on the local food of Sri Lanka. that requires a lot more planning. and cannot be done on one of these trips.

[@kooithap6088]

@@Sheneller Hola comestas. Thanks for your reply. I was more looking towards the local food available at Batticoloa i.e.is there anything special / unique there not food from other countries.That sort of things .Personally if I need info on a hotel I would go to different sites . But yours is more to learn about unique things in Srilanka. You are doing a great job.

[@I_am_Indian11]

Beautiful Sri Lanka.. i will be there one day and gona enjoy delicious Sri Lankan food... 😋😋❤️❤️

[@gavinfernando1945]

Wow great content again! Good luck to you Shenelle akki and shehan aiya!

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot Gavin!

[@adrian.fernandz]

What a beautiful city that Baticaloa is. The sandy beaches look really nice in the sunny days as well as the blue sea is like in another planet. Love to visit there someday

[@Sheneller]

It definitely is! Thanks a lot for dropping a comment!

[@Shazu-c1q]

I am so glad that I found out this channel...😍😍😍😍 fell in love with ur content and I am watching all the vlogs from the beginning...

[@Sheneller]

That’s so awesome to hear fathi! Hope you enjoy it all!! 😬😬

[@vicewobbles]

Excellent production and informative. Keep up the good work Shenelle and Shehaan.

[@Sheneller]

Many thanks Uncle Ashley!

[@TripPisso]

wow. Amazing 😍✌

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot guys!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ajithweerasuriya15]

Even though we have been to these places, we have not seen so much beauty until you showed us. Thank you very much...

[@abaaba9815]

Batticaloa badu inawada?

[@lidkagatarek3023]

Stunning property, I could easily stay there for all duration on pandemic and work form paradise

[@Sheneller]

For sure!! All the Uga properties are such a treat to stay in!

[@mekalajoseph7867]

So beautiful place thank you so much for your video 😊❤️

[@PetervanderPalm]

I will definitely go on holiday when the corona has decreased. Maybe a tour with a guide and a driver in a mini van. Also meeting cities and people, that seems like something to me.

[@obli8984]

well you can join with us we ll go in March

[@PetervanderPalm]

@@obli8984 Sorry, that's too soon. I'm afraid the new virus will prevent us from traveling for the time being. But later it would be great.

[@obli8984]

well not all of us have time to visit those places ..But when it comes to the time we end up the hectic day probably we hit that thumbs up on your videos..so thanks thanks a lot🏊🤸🎇🏝️

[@Sheneller]

Thanks alot for that! We really appreciate it! And it does help us create more content for you in return. However I urge you to make the time to travel once in a while amidst your busy schedule! It is super important for your well-being.

[@narendrahawaldar6515]

Hello Krishna alias Emeralda !! Nice Vlog as nice as you. Nice information about Handloom Industry. Being a Teetotaller no Comment for Drinks. Nice Morning & Evening scenery related to the Sun was seen. One thing I must tell you that: The Sun never rises & never sets. The Sun is stable at one place. Our Earth is revolving from West to East and therefore we feel that the Sun rises in the East & sets in the West. Mahatma Gandhi ( the greatest soul Gandhi ) is father of our India. Really liked the Gandhi Park. Krishna , take care both of you !!--Narendra , India.

[@umiester]

@Sheneller I liked your video. Interesting short summary on where some batti tamils came from. Looks like everyone in Sri Lanka came from India at some stage in the last 2500 years.

[@Sheneller]

Hey! Yes a lot of migration happened but there have been native folks on the island prior to Prince vijayas landing as well. So there hve been original people on the island (probably from a time it was a part of india) although sri lanka has 2500 years of documented history its history goes far beyond that as the natives ppl were already present on the arrival of the Indian prince too ☺️

[@தமிழன்-007]

Thanks for the reminder because i was living in Batticaloa it was 2years ago 😊

[@udayaranjanaboossedewa4564]

I am watching this video because of you well presented

[@CesareVesdani]

This singing fish city sounds very interesting for me because, guess what, I eat lots of fish for dinner. Fish and rice are one of my favourite meals along with a good cut of Ceylon and Indian tea at the end.

[@Sheneller]

You would love the east coast in that case!

[@CesareVesdani]

@@Sheneller Yes, I would like it.

[@Zah-yq5qn]

First of all I subscribe you to respect the motivation for promote the eastern province and small industry in the region. Appreciated. This is called love your mother land and it’s people. 👍🏼👍🏼❤️👌🏼👏🏻

[@Sheneller]

Many thanks!

[@sachethanagamage6209]

Love the way you present😍👌. One of my favourite channel ❤ Good luck and keep up the good work👍

[@Sheneller]

Thank you!

[@vinoprasath8589]

Thanks for visiting Batticaloa ... Still there are lots of places to visit here... 🤩

[@arshadnisthamin4203]

Sheneller You guys always Explore something not every Traveler do....Love This Video Also.....

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!

[@dulesha_Christiansz]

Thank you 🥰 🥰. You are the best ❤️ ❤️

[@Sheneller]

You are!❤❤❤

[@hashithaeranda]

I just got the free time and watched both bawa's vlog and batti vlog, actually you guys have done a marvelous job. ✌️❤️

[@hotexpressforcustomclearan5424]

Thank you so much for sharing more about our culture, history, and amazing destinations! SRILANKA

[@CanadaSLVlogs]

Always enjoy watching your vlogs 😍🥰

[@Sheneller]

You're the best! thank you!!

[@julanmax]

your videos are well organised and interesting to watch ❤

[@rameshkaran8603]

Very professional ..! Perfect script ..! Excellent collections of information ..! Extra ordinary visual making ...! Pleasant presentation ...! Amazing knowledge of language ..! But, sorry ... Only one correction of the meaning of MATTAKKALAPPU. even the natives of Batticaloa people dos'nt know the real meaning of MATTAKKALAPPU. mostly they believed on what you got. Actually, Batticaloa is not MATTAKKALAPPU. It's called MATTUKKALAPPU by our ancestors. MATTU (மட்டு)means Alcohol or liquor KALAPPU (களப்பு) means lagoon. so, it was called MATTUKKALAPPU. Liquor Lagoon. MATTU strained MATTA then came Mattakkalappu. We have also another name... MATTUNAGAR - LIQUOR TOWN. Thanks

[@Sheneller]

Haha wow that's a very interesting piece of information which we never came across before. Thanks for sharing! And thank you so much for the compliments means so much to us!

[@rameshkaran8603]

@@Sheneller Thanks a lot for representating of my mother land. really we are missing from somewhere in the hell.

[@ichelliah]

Beautiful, if you could say the cost of staying in such a wonderful place. It will help in planning our trips

[@163devinej8]

Sister do you know Tamil? I'm from Tamil Nadu Ur videos are helpful for me to see beauty of Srilanka

[@mohammadtaqidaqiq9259]

Nice city, clean beach, rich culture, and extremely wanted places to explore in my life. Hopefully, once visit this beautiful country.

[@kumarnisanthan9906]

Beautifully portrait our Batticaloa. Please try and visit the Paduvan Area (Pattipalai, Vavunatievu DS Division next time. You were dead right, the waterways can be useful in many ways to attract tourists. Well done guys.

[@DiggoryVenn27]

We were by the night in Batticaloa ,and then going to Komari ,along to the south..

[@karthigaiyan1]

Your videos are a class apart Princess. Great video.Please continue.

[@MusicStudents]

Super 👌 ❤😂

[@clarenceallegakone8536]

Sheneller,I do hope you discovered that Batticaloa is comprised of a mainland called Koddaimunai and an island called Puliyantivu.I was born on this island and schooled here in my younger years.

[@ayonperera568]

Batticaloa city! 😍

[@lakmalchathu121]

wow thanks for the video, was planning for a visit, now it is a must go trip. Thanks again, and miss you guys from Ella visit.

[@nptalks-r4r]

You are living a poetic life.... I can create this life only in my stories...

[@rishirich4018]

the most beautiful place i've ever known.thank you so much for that. amazing job.

[@gaminikumara4752]

Excellent presentation skills with good English.. Thank you, Sheneller. This channel is good for those who wish to improve their English.

[@jeewanaprasad6328]

Best traveling channel in Sri Lanka.

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@thundertrack264]

Hi, I like your channel very much because clearly explained the city information thank you so much. I want add one think regarding Batticaloa "Singing fish" detail have St. Michel's College Rev. brother i didn't remember the name of the Rev. brother recorded this singing fish sound early 1970 that sound like a frog sound, FYI

[@kpfelixperera3686]

Where can we buy the handloom machines and the necessary training.

[@georgenewmanalagiah2315]

Thank you for this video & Compliments. Greetings from " Benita Vacanze " ( Travel and Tour Operators) Valachchenai, Batticaloa district. Eastern Province.

[@apslife5311]

Hey mam i think you are rocking😘😘 the bestest channel in srilanka😋 Keep rocking 💗

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!

[@eronvocals7131]

hey Sheneller, Thanks for visiting to my home town

[@Sheneller]

Our pleasure!

[@Samithaparanahewage]

Wow nice place such beautiful

[@Sheneller]

agree!

[@SanjeeWithRandi]

patta as always 😘

[@jsj131]

Good historical narration.

[@Sheneller]

Thank you!

[@virajchathuranga8151]

❤thank you very good explanation ❤

[@Sheneller]

Thanks a lot!!

[@virajchathuranga8151]

come to next kandy ❤

[@CocktailLanka]

Wow you are a great presenter! All the best to you!!!

[@goodluckprinthouse]

I saw you by chance.. You are also beautiful.. The way you present yourself is also beautiful. Good luck beautiful girl...

[@happyclips9573]

Unique experience Keen Hand loom means Prawn curry Awesome paneer

[@shanenesa1726]

Nice documentary. just a correction the " a" at the end in Batticaloa is "silent".

[@upaliwijesinghe1803]

Wonderful Batticalo. Good presentation 👏

[@indrarajansembalingam8135]

Wow awesome service well done great job God bless you and your carrier

[@தமிழன்-007]

I am proud of your experience 💪

[@janithkumarage2533]

Amazing vlog as usual. Waiting for the next! 💜️

[@eruthayamarythiagarajah8960]

The town divided by lagoon is extraordinary. So many good things in Batticaloa!

[@Gordi_B]

Hey Shenelle, I’ve stayed at Uga Bay. It’s a very nice property. I also have family from the east. Btw, the ‘a’ at the end of Batticaloa is silent.

[@Sheneller]

Hey Gordon! Thanks a lot for that! and yes came to learn of that after video went up. Glad to hear that you stayed at Uga Bay too. was a lovely property indeed. Hope you are keeping well! wishing a very happy holiday season!

[@Gordi_B]

@@Sheneller Happy holidays to you and Sehan! Enjoy and stay safe. Let’s hope for better things in 2022.

[@UdaraHewawitharana]

Amazing as always ! 😍

[@saruatheray9642]

Beautiful Shenelle thanks for sharing I always enjoy your vlogs 👌🥰

[@Sheneller]

Thank you so much 🤗I m so glad to hear that!

[@neranji5426]

Wonderful video.. Love it akka..

[@Sheneller]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@praveendata]

Are you still in batti.....??

[@Sheneller]

We are back in Colombo

[@praveendata]

Oops..... 😔 i missed

[@nalindapriyamal]

8:48 directly hit the filter ;) btw nice video, keep this up

[@Sheneller]

Oopsie! 😆 thank you!

[@tharindusandaruwan263]

Wow sis,,,The channel has grew up,now she is a big girl,I am really happy about that...

[@Sheneller]

Yes it has!! thanks for the support from the beginning!

[@teatravel9526]

Does it rain a lot in passikudah in December?

[@Sheneller]

yes it does unfortunately ☹

[@kogulannagajothi935]

When ever you say bye I remember my daughter. My daughter say byee same as you say

[@mazardeen10]

The video is awesome, but you have missed many places in Batticaloa.

[@Sheneller]

Yes we definitely have missed a few places as we had only 2 days in batti. But also there was very little information available about tourist activities in the city.

[@sandhyakumari-ux5nc]

I proud my country😍😍

[@jaa12jaa80]

ur coutry is there south chilanka not here 🤣😂

[@subathrann]

Welcome ❤❤

[@Lazarex]

Saying hello in Canada and I love your VLogs! Your filmography is beautiful and your director is amazing! I visited the Facebook site @t and I would love to share it so that we can export the beautiful art and fashion of Sri Lanka!!

[@Sheneller]

Hey Lasith! That is great to hear! for sure! If I am not mistaken they already do have a small operation to export to Canada. So do get in touch with them and see. Many thanks for the complement! we really appreciate it.

[@Lazarex]

@@Sheneller No I am a simply enjoy ☺️ Sri Lankan goods but I do not have a company myself. I saw the saris 🥻 from the facebook and I was wondering about maybe getting one for my “Nandi”❣️

[@Sheneller]

That is awesome!!

[@Sheneller]

Would make this video a success!!

[@Lazarex]

@@Sheneller I found this channel only two weeks but I am truly enjoying every video and I hope your endeavours for both helping this country and making Sri Lanka environmentally progressive and improving tourism once this pandemic is finished I hope more tourists travel to Sri Lanka and discover the Emerald Isle!!!