Batticaloa
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Eastern Province

Batticaloa

A city shaped by water, music and memory.

The place

Batticaloa sits among lagoons and waterways on Sri Lanka's eastern coast. Its cultural landscape reflects Tamil, Muslim and colonial influences that have accumulated over centuries.

Look closer

What makes Batticaloa different

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Batticaloa Lagoon

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Eastern culture

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Fishing communities

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Musical traditions

Discover beyond the obvious

There is always another story waiting.

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