Chinmaya Mission’s “Melodies of the Monsoon” fundraiser event a resounding success! “After drinking the rain from the ocean, The skies gave birth to the nectar-like rain” – Valmiki Ramayana (Aranya Kanda) On February 1st, 2020 over 100 spiritual seekers and music-lovers congregated in Chinmaya Mission Sydney’s local Ashram in Castle Hill to elevate themselves in the spirit of oneness, and raise operating funds for Chinmaya Mission’s upcoming No Shoes 2020 Campaign, which will raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). There is currently no known cure for MS, and all funds raised will go towards MS Australia to provide funds for research, raise awareness about MS and work with families and individuals who need assistance. Melodies of the Monsoon was an exploration of the different facets of rain. Rain showers down throughout the world in various forms and with varied intensity. Different languages, cultures, saints/poets and compositions celebrate the rain in diverse ...
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Annual Golf tournament in memory of Julius Ferdinands An annual Golf tournament in memory of Julius Ferdinands who passed away in Melbourne in 2018 was held at the Waverley Golf course recently. The event was put together by Julius’s wife Romaine together with Philip Morris, Mohan Liyanage.and brother Anton Ferdinands. (Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo) ...
Dr Harold Gunatillake’s 90th Birthday Celebrations (Sydney) Please click here or on the photos below to view the full album on eLanka Facebook page. We at the eLanka team wish our eHealth writer Dr Harold Gunatillake a very Happy 90th Birthday, and thank you for all your support and contributions to eLanka! Please click here or on the photos above to view the full album on eLanka Facebook page. ...
Bringing in 2020 at the Grand on Cathies in Wantirna – Photos thanks to SNNI Australia & Trevine Rodrigo Bringing in 2020 at the Grand on Cathies in Wantirna. Fantastic night of music and entertainment and fabulous cuisine by Silverline Catering. Replay 6, No Limit and Midnight Mist provided nonstop music through the night. Click here for more photos thanks to SNNI Australia & Trevine Rodrigo Click here for more photos thanks to SNNI Australia & Trevine Rodrigo ...
Devi Balika ‘Maroon & Silver Night 2019’ By Dr Minoka Jayatileke, on behalf of Devi committee (Photos by Roy Grafix) The magnificent ‘Maroon & Silver Night’ organised by the Past Pupils Association of Devi Balika in NSW & ACT, was held recently at the Pennant Hills Bowling Club. Many Devians, their families and friends relaxed and indulged in a sumptuous buffet and outstanding entertainment in a sea of colour and vibrant surroundings. The association was formed in 2015 and currently has 75 members. The aim of the event was to raise funds to offer scholarships to underprivileged and academically gifted Devi students in Sri Lanka. President Shanika De Mel, along with committee members Sujeewanie Weerakoon, Dilani Gamlath, Madhu Arampatta, Janeetha Munaweera, Sankika Tennakoon, Indrika Totahewa, Chamira Wimalasiri and Minoka Jayatileke successfully presented a spectacular function, with Gayara Welegama as our compere. Our principal sponsor was Ironfish, whose principal line of ...
Sri Lankan Born Kerrigan La-Brooy Wins Victorian Leadership Award & Attracts Thousands to Gethsemane’s 2019 Clyde Carols by Candlelight …Pastor Kerrigan La-Brooy has done it again. He was Nominated for the 2019 Victorian Premier’s Champion Award for Leadership and on December 1st he was announced as the Winner. Kerrigan was invited to Government House in Melbourne Victoria and met with the Governor, the Honourable Linda Dessau and other local MPs. Kerrigan felt honoured and humbled to be in the midst of his fellow Awardees and said it felt like ‘iron sharpening iron’. This latest Award adds to the string of existing Accolades he already has – as a Singer Songwriter, Actor, Writer, Producer, Event Planner, Senior Pastor and Charity Founder. Kerrigan’s Accomplishments include, “Best Male Vocal” “Best New Talent” and Topping the Worldwide Mainstream Charts for a record-breaking 14 weeks. In addition to his numerous awards and accolades for his Music, Kerrigan ...
Photos from the Food Fair organised by The Federation of Sri Lanka Organization In Qld – to Raise Funds to send Hospital Beds to Sri Lanka. The Event was organized by the Federation of Sri Lanka Organization In Qld All the Sri Lanka Associations in Brisbane under one Umbrella got together with the aim of Raising $20,000 Target which we have Almost achieved. The High Commissioner also attended during his official Visit to Brisbane. Also our Australian friend Scott Walker from Brisbane who is a philanthropist who has already Sponsored about 100 Villages with Water Purification Plants and also the maintenance of these Units also attended. ...
High Commissioners HE JC Weliamuna PC Official Visit to Brisbane Photos of our New High Commissioners HE JC Weliamuna PC Official Visit to Brisbane, Queensland Dinner Hosted by Anton Swan JP(Qual) Hon. Consul for Sri Lankan in Queensland Australia and the Sri Lankan Community in Brisbane. Click here or on the photos below to view the full album ...
The Ceylon Society of Australia AGM and Social 2019 – By Sunil de Silva (Photos thanks to Mahal Selvadurai) 30 November 2019 saw an exceptional event – the Social following the Annual General Meeting of the Ceylon Society of Australia. The venue was the meeting hall at the Pennant Hills Community Centre, a hall converted beyond recognition, the handiwork of Pauline Gunewardene, the President of the CSA, with the assistance of several members of the Committee. The record attendance of 168 was comfortably accommodated at twenty tables festooned in eye catching décor in a thematic red pattern and set with wine glasses and ready for the entree of patties and cutlets ‘dished out’ by Manjula of Dish Catering. A fitting prelude to a mouth watering buffet dinner and dessert. Pauline clearly was the Queen of the Evening. First deftly steering the AGM which preceded the Social by half an hour ...
Photos of The Gala 30th Anniversary Dance of the Old Josephians’ Association of New South Wales – A Peerless Pearl – By Aubrey Joachim (Photos by Thanuja Wijesekara) Click here or on the photos to view the full album of photos on eLanka Facebook page Sydney’s Sri Lankan social happenings require a ‘What’s On’ magazine of its own. Every weekend sees multiple events – dances, parties, foodie events and the like. However, last weekend saw one of the best ever Sri Lankan social events. An year in the planning ‘Peerless Pearl’ will certainly set Sri Lankan tongues wagging and social media on fire. The gala 30th anniversary dance of the Old Josephians’ Association of New South Wales was a cut above any event seen in Sydney for many years. The president of the Association Chrys Fernando and his dance committee worked tirelessly and meticulously over 12 months to ...
