Saints of Nugegoda & St. Joseph’s College Nugegoda Dance – in memory of Ondray Ephraums – photos and write up by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) Every year for the past fourteen years, the Saints of Nugegoda celebrate the passing of one of its founder members, Ondray Ephraums, who was snatched away in the prime of his life, a victim of the dreaded Cancer. While on reflection it is a sad occasion in many ways, Ondray’s family representing St. Joseph’s College Nugegoda and Bertie Ekanaike from home town school St. John’s College Nugegoda, have joined forces and choose to celebrate his life on this day between the respective schools. Bertie Ekanaike was instrumental in the initial pairup, after deciding to first felicitate his old school, then accepting Ondray’s proposal about a joint event between the two Nugegoda schools 15 years ago. Ondray never lived to celebrate the second event. Thus began the ...
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eLanka Newsletter – 17th April 2024 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Saints of Nugegoda dinner dance in Melbourne – Video by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) New Year Greetings From Dr Harold Gunatillake Victor Melder Lecture on Wednesday evening Two Majestic ‘cameos’ in Cricket from Dhoni and Pathirana-by Michael Roberts https://www.elanka.com.au/the-moonstone-painting-by-george-braine/ Drill Baby Drill! Uncle Sam’s strategy of elbowing his way to the front of energy markets – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena The Admiralty House Open Day is on Saturday 4 May from 10am-2pm Rupert Ferdinands: A Stellar Career …. & A Thomian Tall-by Michael Roberts Hartal-Left and Trade Unionism. – Dr. Tilak S. Fernando RUPERT FERDINANDS A BLAZING TENNIS STAR AND MUCH MORE!- by Ravi Rudra Understanding the Law of Attraction: Balancing Hope and Action – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lanka Navy brings ashore seized ...
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The Walawwa in Melbourne Celebrating Sri Lanka’s Sinhalese and Tamil New year – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) The Walawwa in Melbourne continued its tradition of celebrating Sri Lanka’s Sinhalese and Tamil New year which is an important date for expatriates in Australia. In true fashion, the night of entertainment had all delicious trimmings including ‘Rasa kavili’ (Sri Lankan traditional food), a lavish smorgasbord dinner and music dished out by Cameron Colombege and Ebony who did more than justice with their excellent choice of music befitting the occasion. Walawwa owners Shehan Wijewardena and Nash Samarakoon, and newly installed Manager, Desmond Foulstone produced a great night of culinary delights and everything that makes Avuruddu celebrations special, to a sellout crowd that graced the event. An added attraction to the nights festivities was the selection of the Avuruddu Kumari and Kumaraya and prizes for the best ‘Baila’ dancers of the night. There was ...
eLanka Newsletter – 13th March 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter ABSC INC. HOLDS MEDIA CONFERENCE AND DINNER TO PROMOTE EKONOMOS, ISSUE 5, 2024 Sri Lankan band Mirage’s final appearance, as they signed off in style after a third sellout performance. – By Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) This bulletin focuses on managing type 2 diabetes and was created for Sri Lankans worldwide. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake The Swinging 60s – Royal College Group of 82 – Celebrations – Snippets from the Royal Thomian Game in March 2024 The Bambalapitiya Flats Colombo 4, Sri Lanka – Celebrating Friends, Families and Community – The website – dedicated to a far flung diaspora of some 250 families from Sri Lanka who lived at the ‘Bambalapitiya flats’ Empowering Sri Lanka: Women Lead in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability ...
Sri Lankan band Mirage’s final appearance, as they signed off in style after a third sellout performance. – By Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) Temperatures soared in Melbourne to nearly 40 degrees Celsius but it did little to discourage a capacity crowd attending Sri Lankan band Mirage’s final appearance, as they signed off in style after a third sellout performance. Event organisers Chris and Annie Cannon were apologetic at the hurried change of plan due to the extreme weather conditions that forced everyone inside the venue and making the hall a bit overcrowded. But the clamour for tickets could have made it worse if a cap was not put on it leaving about a hundred interested patrons disappointed. However, there was no doubt it was an outstanding success, music and delicious food wise. Thai Street Food can take a bow in that respect. From a Mirage perspective, the tour was ...
eLanka Newsletter – 10th March 2023 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter St Paul’s Milagiriya Past Pupils Association of NSW – The ‘Starry Night’ Dinner Dance at the Epping Club on 24th February 2024 – Photos thanks to RoyGrafix The clan in Melbourne rally round to celebrate veteran Mirage leader Donald Pieries birthday at a Thai Street Food surprise party – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) Sri Lankan club cricketer shines bright in Australian cricket Media conference with New Zealand captain Tim Southee on the Qantas Tour of New Zealand Media conference with New Zealand captain Tim Southee on the Qantas Tour of New ZealandSri Lanka vs Bangladesh – T20 Cricket Highlights Safety; Accidents; & You – By Noor Rahim “Exploring the Enchanting Pratunam Night Market in Bangkok” -By Harold Gunatillake Nostalgia of evoking courageous ...
eLanka Newsletter – 21st February 2024 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Mirage returned to Australia and reminded their fans that they are not a spent force. Actually far from it – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) From Mumbai to Melbourne: Omkar Vechalekar Pursuing cricket dreams in Australia Upul Mahen De Silva A Failing Heart – Dr harold Gunatillake Music maestro-genius Mahesh emulating legendary Dad Patrick Denipitiya – By Sunil Thenabadu Watch T20 Cricket Match Highlights between Sri Lanka and Afganistan Sri Lanka: St Antoney feast in Kachchativu-by Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne OBITUARY – PROF YASMINE GOONERATNE The Nutritional Bounty of Jackfruit: A Healthful Delight in Jackfruit Curry – By Nadeeka – eLanka Nawam Full Moon Poya Day in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka Majestic Beauty Unveiled: Exploring the Enchanting Ravana Falls in Sri Lanka – By ...
Sri Lanka celebrate turnaround of fortunes, but are they the real deal? – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor) Image Source : islandcricket Wannindu Hasarsnga de Silva celebrated his elevation to the Sri Lanka T20 captaincy by leading from the front to steer his home team to an unassailable series triumph over Afghanistan in Dambulla. Sri Lanka continued their dominance over the Afgans with this win, but the visitors are quickly closing the gap in a format where their raw talent has taken the cricketing world by storm. Lesser teams with better structure often falter when on tour, but Afghanistan refuse to be overawed by anyone or any situation trusting their natural ability against the best teams in the world with their fighting spirit and inborn determination. In the first game it was Hasarsnga’s effort, this time with the bat, as Sri Lanka struggled to 160 in their allotted overs. ...
Mirage returned to Australia and reminded their fans that they are not a spent force. Actually far from it – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) The popular Sri Lankan band was here at the invitation of Bertie and Frank Ekanaike for a Valentine’s day dinner dance at the Grand on Princes in aid of their old school, St. John’s College Nugegoda in Sri Lanka. Donald Pieries, Benjy Ranabahu , Manilal Perera and the new faces on the line-up were a treat to watch as they reeled off a wide repertoire of music that had dance goers in awe at their versatility. Their vast experience in the music industry over several decades was very evident as they blended with the new additions to give off a polished performance. Mirage was recently in the Seychelles Islands wowing crowds over there and their popularity has opened several doors for a return to that ...
