SRI LANKA | Nobody Visits This City 🇱🇰
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Introducing you to a new city in the north part of Sri Lanka where not many people visit for several reasons. First of all, it is very far away from everything else - you need 8 hours bus ride from Colombo. Also, the area is less developed in comparison with other regions in Sri Lanka. Also north part of Sri Lanka was a hotspot for the recent civil war in the country.
Regardless of anything else I loved my time in Jaffna and made several videos to share with you! In this video I am sharing my interactions with the locals with no cuts - enjoy! Davud
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Have you ever been to Jaffna? What do you think about the first video from northern tip of Sri Lanka? 🇱🇰
Yep, I'm from jaffna bro.. Welcome to jaffna have a nice journey ❤️❤️.. Its not a restricted place bro.. But far away from Colombo that's the issue..you will have a great experience bro cheers 🙏🙏
I'm in Jaffna
I'm regularly watching your videos
Enjoy Jaffna 😍🔥
If you have time let's meet one day
I'm very eager to see you
Interesting video...
I will list a few things that are worth trying...in Jaffna - 'Rio' Icecream, 'Palm drink' called (Nungu) is like king coconut that you had in the market and visit Nallur Kovil, Jaffna Library, Jaffna fort if possible visit Casuarina Beach.....
I'm from Colombo. I also have visited jaffna so many times. 1kg of grapes for Rs 800 is very good local price. Love you jaffna guys!
*After 30 years of terrible war, this area is so peaceful and economically booming up. I have visited this beautiful Jaffna many times. Brilliant video mate and keep it continue !!!* 💖💐🇱🇰😊👌
Thank you so much🥰🇱🇰
No peaceful, most of army is stationed here
@@myurenj4469 army is everywhere in the any country brother. As a sinhalese I know personally that tons of love in jaffna. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@EpicSportsWorld please read my comment again. I said "most". Before the economic protests , how many army check points do cross a day? As a Tamil , I cross 15. At some of them I feel like I'm at customs in a foreign country. I need to justify why I need to go to the other town.
@@myurenj4469 why you care about army?
SRI LANKA Is amazing i just arrived here too and I'm loving it
Off the tourist trail 🙌 love it. The people are always so friendly. Sri Lanka ❤️🇱🇰❤️
Thanks for the amazing video. I've never been to Jaffna. Sri Lanka had civil war for 33 years. Mainly in Jaffna, Trinco, Baticalo areas. So, many of the adults didn't have much time to study English in schools or get used to the language. Otherwise English is 2nd language that we have to study. Now the children can study properly in schools without any disturbance of war. Nothern people suffered a lot because of war. This video made me so happy. Thank you. I wish I can visit there too.
They are still suffering. It's not war, it's genocide.
I am also not visited to jaffna.nice to see our Tamil people and their culture.❤️❤️❤️🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
Hi Davud
I'm your new subscriber..really happy to see you in srilanka..
Watching from India. Jaffana is one place I missed visiting will visit Jaffana on my next visit. All your vlogs are very interesting
Thank you so much🙌🏼😍
as a Sinhalese, i would like to thank you for visiting Jaffna! also i can see lots of difference of people in Jaffna than south. greta jaffna people. you guys did not bother a foreigner like south tuk tuk drivers. one day i want to visit Jaffna too.
Thank you too for watching🙌🏼😍
I have never seen a traveller like you, so down to earth and so nice to people. Wondering local markets is the best way to explore rather than staying at big hotels or going to 5 star restaurants to eat food like other foreigner traveller's do. Really great man, i really enjoy your vlogs. Lots of love from India....
Davud since you said that you have extended visa before you leave you can get the experience of Sinhala and Tamil New year in Sri Lanka.
Festival period 13-14 April. It's a big festival. If you find a local you can do a great vlog regarding new year and all the preparations for the new year
Thank you so much! I keep it in mind in case I will still be here :)
People in Sri Lanka ain't celebrating it this time I guess
yes and you can get experience of new year games,its super fun,and traditional events
Bro...lot of tourist visit Northern Srilanka. It's true that it is a less developed city as it faced civil war and political issue. But, all Srilankan local mentality r same...Nice, peace and helpful
It's been over 10 years since I last visited Jaffna (my one and only visit). Love the culture, atmosphere and the people there. Jaffna has the one of the best cuisines in the world. Hope you try the Jaffna crab curry, probably the best I've ever tasted in my life.
Thanks - yes correct in 1954 the great actor Sivaji ganeshan visited from India to Jaffna he tasted the crab curry even his last days he remeber the taste he propaganda about Jaffna crab curry taste but Mr. Davud can not eat hot curry
Glad to see you went up North! I'm headed to Jaffna to see my family in April from Canada. It's nice to see how it looks after so long! Thank you!
Side note: The guy who suggested you buy wine, said you were a good guy for not buying it lol
Try the Rio Ice Cream when you're there. Check out Trinco if possible.
Don't call.. Coconut for.. King coconut.. Coconut is a daily household product used for cooking purpose..
In Jaffna, you don't find many foreigners. That's why English is not commonly spoken or understood among the local vendors. Jaffna hasn't seen development since the 1970s up until 2009 because of the bloody civil war. Very beautiful, friendly, and proud people. I think things will get better in the future.
I hope so! Loved my time there🙌🏼🙏🏼
Not many people speak or understand English there.
@@janerosairo4524 yeah but i've seen that they have better education facilities than us
I was left alone at the bus station for a little while; this attracted attention because there were not many European tourists about.
Why they are proud?
I've never been to Jaffna . One day I'll go like you.Tamil people are very humble & honest..I love them.Davud , Grapes are little expensive in southern these days.That price is good...
Thank you for letting me know🙌🏼🙏🏼🙂
Hi Davud machan. Wow my home town is Jaffna. Welcome to Jaffna❤🇱🇰
Thank you!!
In jaffna mostly Tamil originated, tamilians reside who migrated frm India frm Madras thousands of yrs ago, it's a war torn country. The war lasted close to more than 30yrs or so, n thk God they survived. God bless these people n u too.
Thanks Davud you visited Jaffna. It has nice culture , good foods and good people. I am still waiting to go to Jaffna. Enjoy your stay in Srilanka.
The whole video it felt like I was there with you, amazing point of view, as always!!
Happy to hear that! :)
there are also trains to n from Colombo which are more convenient n comfortable.
Enjoy your stay in Jaffna n Sri lanka.
Hello brother, it would be much easier to find coconut juice by calling them "King Coconut" or in sinhala "thabili" because in Sri Lanka Coconut we usually called are used for cooking, which does not have much juice and its a different type of coconut.
I think you should try 'Rio' Ice Cream which is famous in Jaffna and so tasty.
Hope you enjoy Jaffana and Stay Safe. Much Love from 🇱🇰 ☮️
That palmarah sweet its good for health.its not made in sugar.its made full of palmarah tree syrup.even diabetes patients also eat this.its sweet but not harm 🥰
Bro u have great heart ❤ u bro showed me real sri lanka 🇱🇰
Include following less travelled areas.
1. Kokkuthoduvai and beach near it ( basically noone lives there) - Mullaithivu district
2. Mannar to Jaffna through Pooneryn, sangupitti bridge ( it has amazing view on the way) - best view during winter season. Go in a private vehicle, so you can stop in the middle and explore.
3. Puttalam to Mannar through wilpathu jungle (less travelled by locals too). You can spot a few wild animals on the way.
4. Thalai Mannar beach areas
5. Eastern coast villages between Trincomalee and batticalo. Different vibes
Jaffna people can speak English to a good extent unlike you mentioned. One of the most literate societies. Please don't judge Jaffna by visiting a small market
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His opinion is based on his experience why you take it too personal
Please visit Eastern province( Batticaloa,Trincomalee)..Not many tourists are there..Btw very beautiful with beaches, landscapes etc... It's closer to Jaffna in comparison to Colombo..💙
Do not visit if you, your family member or friend LGBTIQ Gay as this East is more like muslim. Bit of extreamist there. Better to stay on regular Sri Lankan side West, South, Central and North Central as mkat of them are not so religious etc.
Thank you for visiting Jaffna. You will enjoy a very pleasant culture which is different from the south ! Love from Colombo 😍
Dear Davud ! Thank you for showing to the world our little country ! What a kind humane you are . Stay blessed ! ❤️
David. You've been absolutely amazing. Hope you're still in Sri Lanka and having great time despite economic crisis in the country. Also my humble request to you is please ask your friends all across the world to visit Sri Lanka now. Its the best time for them to visit here.
22.07 Ripe jack fruits are considered fruits.
The un ripe ones are considered a vegetable which is used for cooking.
The Younger Jack fruit are very tasty and looks exactly like chicken when cooked.
Ah, ok. I was wondering why would they put a sweet fruit inside a curry (I see jackfruit curry on vegan menus in the uk). But you explained why. Thanks.
Your videos are very interesting, doing a great job! Good luck!
Congratulations davud for 40k subs.i remember when you came to sri lanka you had only 28 k..happy to see you growing .super vlog too
I visited Jaffna in Feb 2022. Very different to Colombo. I was interested in the history of the tragic civil war and wanted to visit some significant sites, eg Hindu Temple, Jaffna Library (closed because of Covid) and the damaged Portuguese Fort. The centre, though fascinating, was noticeably more run down than centres I saw in other parts of Sri Lanka. There is still catching up to do. Many cows wandering the road, lots of Hindu temples (as well as a scattering of other religions) and some nice (if neglected) beaches on the peninsula. People hospitable, like all Sri Lankans. I went by train which took 6.5 hours but I'm glad I made the effort.
Thank you for visiting this part of Sri Lanka. Jaffna is often ignored by many tourists. It may not be the most scenic part of the country but it exposes you to the great tamil culture.
While you're there make sure you visit the famous temples and check out the historic sites.
Also keep in mind the people from this part of the country have experienced the worst of the war. So be extra kind to them (I know i don't need to remind you that) lol
Ps. Make sure to visit Rio ice-cream near Nallur temple.
The Hindu temple is awesome. Important to visit the Fort if you want to try to understand the brutality suffered by Tamils during the Civil War. Take a walk around and you can still see abandoned, pock marked buildings which were abandoned by fleeing residents.
No words to say about your kindness brother ..
May god bless you for helping these innocent people .. ❤👏👍
Hi we really enjoy watching your videos you made from Sri Lanka. We are from Canada and if you get a chance you should visit Trincomalee in Sri Lanka. Good luck on all your adventures.
JAFFNA IS SO PRODUCTIVE. THE PEOPLE SO HARD WORKING, TO CULTIVATE AND GET THIS KIND OF PRODUCE... SO GOOD
24:03 he is saying to buy bottle of oil to the vendor. Because it Jack fruit is usually sticky. So you need to put oil in the knife/ blade before cutting.
Jaffna is a best place to travel...♥️
These days I see my country with your eyes.
Really amazing videos.
Thanks so much brother.
From Japan.
UA-cam suggested this video, I'm glad to subscribe... You're nice guy!
I'm also a vlogger from Sicily😁
I started to watch your videos just yesterday 07/23/2024. I don't usually watch people but only for heathy items to eat and what not to eat as Im dealing with Kidney Didease currently.I came across your site. I really enjoy watching your travels as I have never been out of the US. I just learned of the Jack fruit. I have never heard of this fruit before. You are helping me understand different cultures and other foods that are out in the world. I find this all to be fascinating and educational. I also love how the children seem to follow you. Even tho there can be loud, which I agree lol. They are so precious and love the way you are so kind to them and everyone. Its been a pleasure to watch all of your videos. Its is a great way to distract from the everyday work and daily life distractions. We all can go on vacations with you lol. I cant seem to stop watching them now lol. Great job keep them coming!
Such a so humble person you davud I love your blog and I lv u too bro I'm from India
You made a right decision by heading to uper north ...fantastic ...also head in to Umandawa buddhist temple , meemure village , knuckles , eastcoast etc..wont go wrong ..plenty of stuff out there for vloggers ...cheers mate
Thank you for Visiting Jaffna.
I have never been but have hundreds of friends from that part of the country.
Some of the most amazing people on the planet.
Wow Wow You came to Jaffna Try Rio Ice Cream in Jaffna 🥰
At 14.30 it is made out of palmyra palm tree natural sugar. Used to make other sweets instead of using refine white sugar. At 19:04 it the root of young palmyra palm tree.
The small cube-shaped food you tried in Jaffna is made from palm trees. It is called a Pannankatti.
jafna is famous for palm (Palmyra) surger, boiled and dried palm roots, and also fresh grapes and palm wine
Welcome Davud. Enjoy your visit to Jaffna.
Thank you very much 🥰❤️❤️ Davud
Palmyra Jaggary is one of the specialities of Jaffna. The best u will get in there only. It’s making from Palmyra Tree, we also call it Palm. You will find soo much of Palmyra trees only in Jaffna. Other cities too but it’s very special in Jaffna. I’m a Sri Lankan. I visited Azerbaijan and Georgia, while I was working in UAE. But never been to Jaffna. It’s very interesting. It’s very happy to see tourists there and normal daily life after 30 yrs of civil war. We watch ur all vlogs. Thank you for taking our culture to world.
hi Davud iam ur new subscriber but see all of ur videos it's amazing.. also iam from srilankha. keep going brother god with u .. love ❤ from srilankha..
Oh my god i can't believe you visited my town city but just before somedays ok i started to watched .you can try lot of jaffna traditional food it is very delicious and different taste too. Like a seafood kul and some seafood curry
Davud, all the best 👍 God bless you brother 🙏🙏🙏
Brother there is a famous ice cream shop in Jaffana called "Rio ice cream". You have to try that.
Absolutely amazing vlog dr davud 👏👏👏👍👍🍺🍺 that enjoyed
You are amazing mr. Davud thanks for you vist ද my contery ශ්රීලංකා 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤
Great Davud machan❤🇱🇰👌
👍❤❤ Nice keep going brother 👍🏻
I found something very interesting in this episode,when the young vendor from market gifted him the sweets and he asked what are they called,the word sounds exactly like the word “palmera” in Spanish wich means “palm tree” I had to rewind 3 times to make sure,yes it sounds exactly the same🙂every day we learn something.
Palmyrah. Its the name of the tree. A type of a palm tree. Which grows extensively in nothern part of sri lanka. The jaggery he offered davud is made from the sap of the tree.
Tyyyy for visiting my beloved Jaffna. I also live abroad and don’t go back often but it has a very special place in my heart🥺
Thank you for helping north people 🙏
Nice... supper interesting.. next you go ratnapura... there are more waterfalls, rivers,tank ,gems 💎 , and animals like elephants.. come and visit... welcome to ratnapura !!!!
Welcome to my home town
Very happy to receive you in my town
Hi Davud,
To get to know the sri lankas culture , you must explore to outer colombo cities,like Nugegoda,Maharagama, Homagama and Our Gemological land Ratnapura too.
Hi Davud, i just like to say that they speak tamil there. :) So in Sri Lanka they speak sinhala and tamil. You need to check Point Pedro, Fort Jaffna, Nallur Kovil (Hindu Temple).
Have a nice stay in Sri Lanka!
MADE IN SRI LANKA! I LOVE YOU KING DAVUD!
Awesome Jaffna .my lovely city ... still I love this all my memory.... civil war we all put down 100th years....❤.... thanks duvad
Love your video you are so kind heart srilankai people look so kind God bless you you are a very kind person always giving extra money be safe
In Jeffna they don't speak sinhala they speak tamil
Brother I’m watching your videos from UK , Welcome to Jaffna and thank you for your friendly approach with that fruit seller ❤️
Try Jaffna crab and visit Delft Island to see our only real wild ponies..also the architecture is unique walls built with real coral..also i wonder if they finished work on Jaffna cultural center...Jaffna Fort is lovely too
*Jaffna people very Good in study* they’re very clever and intelligent and kind too☺️ civil war ended almost 1decade but the government still didn’t develop the Tamil areas which is unfair!! BTW nice vlog🥰
good to see you brother. love the show
Hello Azerbaijani... Nice vlogs.. Grapes Orange Coconut They are doubling the price of everything.
Hey davud thank u for another great video ❤️ I'm leaving this comment right now and when I see ur account again it will be 40k for sure❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations Davud, dor for reaching 40k, your work is indeed being appreciated. Keep up the good work and look forward to more "goodies" from you 😊
Hi bro happy to see you are in Jaffna, thanks for visiting my city!!!!
2:24 it's local price.
They won't understand when you say "Flip flops". Locally they call it "Rubber Slippers" or leather slippers
9:55 language barrier, shy and they are not used to tourist buying from them.
10:15 Amla or Nelli fruit. High in vitamin C. Tasty to eat with salt & pepper or chilli mix
11:36 it's not spices, mostly savoury snacks, drinks and sweets. Should have bought Nelli crush drink
35:34 1kg - 800/- it's local price for locally grown Jaffna grapes. It's sour sometimes. Sweet sometimes.
It's great to see all your videos .I'm Sri Lanka, are you in Sri Lanka now?
I am addicted to your videos. Keep up the great work Davud. Sri Lanka should offer you citizenship.
You are a handsome, young good visitor. You are visiting different places enjoying with other people too. Really I enjoy your videos very much.
The video clip is very beautiful and worth watching. Just a few things to say about the sweet and fruit that you’ve been looking at in the Jaffna market. The palm leaf covered sweet is called palmyrah palm jaggery which is made from palmyrah. I hope you did enjoy the jak fruit. It would be nice to experience the scenic beaches of the Eastern part of Sri Lanka, Trincomalee and Batticoloa, since you have extended your visa. The Marble beach in Trincomalee is one that you will not want to miss and the lovely Dutch Bay. I’m sure you will enjoy spending some time in Trincomalee and Batticoloa. Wish you all the best for your wonderful tour in Sri Lanka.
there is an airconditioned train leaving jaffna daily around 1.30pm costing around 1300 to colombo
The shoe shop u entered is a Bata it's a branded products that's why it's expensive. N d shoes or filpflops last longer then other ordinary products.
Jaffna people can speak English to a Good extent. Dont judge by going to small markets most of them are not from Jaffna
Yess
Awesome vlog 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Go to Nagadeepa temple (boat ride)
Nallur Kovil (without shirt!)
Try Rio ice cream
I know very good hearted pepopl in jaffna ❤️😍
I am watching all your old and new videos it is very nice 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️
Hey, if you are still in Jaffna go to Delft to see the donkeys and the other islands. Also take the train on your way back.
You were looking at olives in salt water. The fruits were raw olives. The palmyra jaggery sweets, honey and sugar are made from the juice collected from the palmyra palm which is grown mainly in the Jaffna area. The palmyra trees are a different kind of palm tree to the usual coconut trees you see everywhere else, they are kind of tufty looking. Their trunks can get quite bulbous are then tapped for a liquid called toddy which is then fermented into an alcoholic drink that sometimes looked a bit milky and has a somewhat fizzy taste. That is what was in the bottle they tried to sell you. It can have quick a kick. Have a great time in Jaffna, it is quite a historic place which is only slowly recovering from decades of war and being almost totally off limits for most of that time. You should get some really good food there…..
If you buy jack fruit again you need to learn how to prepare it or ask them to prepare it for you. Otherwise you will get very gluey from the sap. Really it is better to buy it ready prepared! The nuts or seeds can be roasted and eaten. They are delicious.
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Palmairah is a palm tree. Jaggery is a sweet made from palm trees . palmairah jaggery is authentic jaffna food. Other areas have kitul jaggery ( totally different sweet taste) or coconut jaggery
Ripe Jack fruit is sweet. Locals mostly buy mature fruit or the tender fruit to cook. That 200/- piece will make a large curry dish
Brother please try Red Banana, you will love it ❤️
Beautiful Jaffna nice watching your video God bless from India
We rented a Tuktuk in Colombo and drove it all the way up to Jafna. We love Jafna for its people. The fact that there are no tourists is a positive. The people of Jafna are loving people.
TKNR:THANKS FOR VISITING JAFFNA IN THE NORTHERN PROVINCE.GOOD OF YOU.
Bro visit to jafna fort and nallur covil if u can go to top of sri lanka (point pedro ) few more kms aheed