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The Sri Lanka Association of New South Wales Inc. Annual Winter Ball 2019 ‘Pride and Passion’ – Reported by Kithsiri Senadeera – Photos thanks to Roy Grafix The Sri Lanka Association of New South Wales Inc (SLANSW) Annual Winter Ball 2019 ‘Pride and Passion’ was held on a grand scale on Saturday, the 7th of September at the Mercure Hotel, Liverpool. Attracting a full house, the event was a great success raising awareness and funds towards the SLANSW’s seniors programs. Chief Guest for the occasion was the newly appointed High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Australia, H.E Mr. J.C. Weliamuna. There were a number of distinguished guests present including, Mr Lal Wickramatunga, the Sri Lankan Consul General for New South Wales and Queensland, the Honourable Mr Kevin Conolly, Member for Riverstone and Parliamentary Secretary for Education and the Honourable Ms Jodi Mckay, Leader of the Opposition of the Parliament ...

Sep 19, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos Tagged Gnani Thenabadu, Harry Solomons, Jodi Mckay, Kevin Conolly, Mr. J.C. Weliamuna, Roy Gunaratne, SLANSW, Sri Lanka Association of New South Wales Comments 0

Farewell Felicitation for Mr. Lal Wickrematunga – Reporting from the Event Desk (Photos thanks to Janine Sebastian) On a balmy Saturday evening on September 14th, The Sydney Bens felicitated their most prominent old boy; the affable and much loved Consul General Mr. Lal Wickrematunga. Canapés and drinks at the foyer bar provided the well-wishers ample opportunity to mingle and chat before being ushered into the beautifully decorated hall. The tempo of the night was expertly managed by the band Cazcade under the direction of leader and Sydney Old Bens’ President Yohan Pathinather. Sherwell Fernando welcomed the guests and rightly described Mr. Wickrematunga as “a simple and popular gentleman who excelled in commercial & public service, sports and journalism”. The superlatives and achievements were further touched on with the honoured guest being called to the stage for a Q & A session with the effervescent and no stranger to public ...

Sep 17, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos Tagged Cazcade, Good Shepherd Convent Kotahena, MR. LAL WICKRAMATUNGA, Nimal Punchihewa, Padmi Pathinather, Sydney Bens, Trevin Joseph, Yohan Pathinather Comments 0

Sri Lanka Makes Stronger Presence at the Fine Food Australia – 2019 The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Sydney in collaboration and coordination with the Coconut Development Authority (CDA) and the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) organized Sri Lankan Pavilion at the Fine Food Australia from 9th to 12th September 2019 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney. Ten Sri Lankan coconut exporters were housed in the CDA Pavilion and four Ceylon Tea companies were under the Tea Board Pavilion. In addition, eight Sri Lankan individual exporters representing food sectors participated and promoted Sri Lankan value added food products at Find Food Australia 2019. The Sri Lankan coconut sector business delegation was led by Udaya Rupasinghe, Chairman of CDA. This year’s highlight of the CDA pavilion was the Sri Lankan food demonstrations utilizing coconut ingredients. This initiative was introduced for the first time by the CDA to popularize the usage ...

Sep 16, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos Tagged Abdul Raheem, Austrade/DFAT, Coconut Development Authority, Fine Food Australia, Lal Wickrematunge, Roy McCullah, Sampath Samarawickrema, Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB), Udaya Rupasinghe Comments 0

Watch – Sydney Bens celebration for Mr Lal Wicrematunga before he leaves the Office of Consul General for Sri Lanka in Sydney – Concord Function Centre (Sydney) – 4th September 2019 Photos will be published soon on eLanka. In the mean time enjoy several video clips of the superb evening held at the Concord Function Centre, Concord, Sydney on 14th September Dilly in Fine form – Foot Loose! The Boyz… Thomains were there too!.. Duke & Jay – Starting off Na Na Na Na Naaaa Naaa…. 10 mins of Non Stop fun… Baila Time Watch Chitran D at 5 mins of this video!. Brilliant dancing! 🙂 Surangani….Baila time! Lal – Singing Solo “For the Good times” – Brilliant! Final Farewell for Lal – In true Lankan Spirit! ...

Sep 15, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, English Videos, Photos Tagged Lal Wicrematunga, Sydney Bens celebration Comments 0

PRESS RELEASE Sri Lanka MICE Road Show in Sydney – Australia The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Sydney organised a Sri Lankan MICE Destination Promotion at Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney on Thursday, 5th September 2019. Twenty member Sri Lankan MICE trade delegation led by Chairman, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau participated at the B2B meeting followed by a roadshow with Australian counterparts. The Sri Lankan MICE destination promotion was held in Australia after lapse of eight years and the objective of organising MICE Roadshows in Melbourne and Sydney this year were to capitalise the Australian market and to position Sri Lanka as a cost efficient and attractive destination for global conferences, corporate events and incentive travel. Australia is also shaping up to be a key market for Sri Lanka’s MICE sector with flight connectivity and the convenience for travel between ...

Sep 6, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos Tagged Achini Dandunnage, ChannaUpluli, Consulate General of Sri Lanka, Kumar De Silva, Lal Wickrematunge Comments 0

Photos from the 5th Anniversary Celebration – OFF THE BEATEN TRACK – CDF Patient Transport Annual Ball 2019 Please click here or on the photos below to view the full album of photos on eLanka Facebook page ...

Sep 3, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos Tagged CDF Patient Transport, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Comments 0

A Farewell sit-down dinner was held at the prestigious Australian Golf Club in Sydney on 26.08.2019 – to bid farewell to Mr. Lal Wickrematunge High Commissioner designate of Sri Lanka to Australia H.E. Mr. J.C. Weliamuna,PC, Hon. Scott Farlow, representing Hon. John Sidoti – Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans, Ms Shemara Wikramanayake, Mr. Arun Abey, Mr. Ryan Neelam – Deputy Director/Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Harry Solomons and Mr. Dilip Kumar spoke in appreciation of the excellent work done by the departing Consul General, to strengthen people to people ties, education, tourism and trade between Sri Lanka and Australia. They highlighted the Consul General’s successful efforts in bringing all ethnic communities of Sri Lankan origin under one common Sri Lankan identity. Many other high-profile dignitaries graced this elegant event. Consul General of Pakistan in Sydney Mr. Abdul Majid YOUSFANI, Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland ...

Aug 28, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos Tagged Abdul Majid YOUSFANI, Arun Abey, dilip kumar, Harry Solomons, J.C. Weliamuna, John Sidoti, Ryan Neelam, Scott Farlow, Shemara Wikramanayake Comments 0

Abirami Concert 2019 – Photos by Roy Grafix Abirami Natya Shestra School of Dance presented it’s 5th annual dance showcase on the 27th of July 2019. Director and founder of Abirami Natya Shestra, Smt. Meera Joy, orchestrated an incredible night of performances at St Marys Memorial Hall in Sydney. Director Smt. Meera Joy inaugurated the event alongside her husband Mr. Edward Joy Selvaraja, Dr. Eswararaj Bastiampillai, Mr. Vishal Prajapati, Father Joe and Penrith’s Councillor Tricia Hitchen by the lighting of the lamp ceremony. Abirami Natya Shestra’s program announcers for the evening were Chinnu Jose and Ashlin Biju. The duo did a fantastic job keeping the audience members engaged and introducing each performer onto the stage. The evening celebrated classic Bharatanatyam, semi-classical and Indian fusion dances. This year Abirami Natya Shestra also brought to life a Dasavatharam dance drama. The night of outstanding performances began with Emey Sara Ginu’s Pushpanjali followed ...

Aug 26, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos Tagged Aarush Vishal Prajapati, Abirami Natya Shestra performed: Ann Mary Thomas, Airen Jeremih Roy, Akhil Sijo, Aleena Alex, Alex Jemini Tharakan, Amy Nibu, Angel Sara Ginu, Anika Vetcha, Annet Sijo, Annlin Biju, Aradhya Ponnaganti, Ashlin Biju, Chinnu Jose, Domina Augustine, Eapen Jemini Tharakan, Emey Sara Ginu, Geosera Muralitharan, Irine Jins, Isabella George, Jaimy Jose, Joanna Jins, Katya McLearie, Kavitha Sheen, Krishitasri Tamma, Leka Talakola, Luke D’Lima, Maegan Mathew, Manasvi Salaka, Misha Jithin. Moukthika Nandam, Neelima Menakath, Olivia Chandy, Pranavi Salaka. Samyuktha Danda, Sanya Shine, Serah Elizabeth Jobish, Sheeja Shine, Shreya Sekhar, Sneha Sekhar, Snigdha Nishani, Snikitha Nishani, Sudeepthi Kanta, Varuna Naicker & Yugala Sri Nandamuri Jeeva Elyathamby Comments 0

SAFAL FEST 2019 – MEDIA REPORT (Photos by Roy Grafix) SAFAL Fest 2019 was a tremendous success which was made possible with a very dedicated, committed and passionate organising team comprising of Ash Gholkar Festival Chair, Kedarnath (Kevin) Pagaddinnimath Festival Director, Sabrin Farooqui, Kavitha Jeyakumar, Jeyakumar Ramasamy, Saliya Tennekoon, Hasitha Adhikariariachichi, Nagendra Adhikari, Meenakshi Cholkar and Prachi Kekre. The Festival kicked off on 3rd August with the Screening of the Oscar Entrant Sri Lankan film Frozen Fire at the Event Cinema Macquarie Centre, North Ryde which was organised by Kithsiri Karunaratne. It was attended by Sri Lankan Consul General, Mr. Lal Raj Wikramatunga., Clr. Bernard Purcell from City of Ryde and members of Sri Lankan Community. The SAFAL Arts & Literature Festival was officially inaugurated by Mr John Alexander Federal MP for Bennelong on the 4th of August at the Brush Farm House, Eastwood and was also attended ...

Aug 22, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos Tagged Annurudha Jaysinghe, Aprita Shome Choudhary, Ash Gholkar, Beats of the South Asian Nations, Bidhan Pandey, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Clr. Bernard Purcell, Desi Australia, Dil Tamang, Dr Shelton Premratne, Dr Sydney Srinivas, Dr. Chandrika Subramaniyan, Dr. Sabrin Farooqui, Dulan Weerasekara, Elegant Creation, Event 360, Felice Montorone, Gladys Berejiklian, Gorkha Paltan, Hasitha Adhikariariachichi, Indian Down Under, Ishi Yogya Mahadurge, Jaya Chavukla, Jerome Laxale, Jeyakumar Ramasamy, Jodi Mckay, Joseph-La-Posta, Kavitha Jeyakumar, Kedarnath (Kevin) Pagaddinnimath, Khandker Masudul Alam, Kithsiri Karunaratne, Lahuri TV, Lal Raj Wikramatunga, Maathra dance studio, Marathi dance, Meenakshi Cholkar, Mr John Alexander, Mr Kiran Pradhan, Mr. Abdul Raheem Mohamad Meerasahib, Mr. Munir Hosain, Nagendra Adhikari, Nandkumaran Konnat Consul, Omkar Shetty, Prachi Kekre, Prachiti Limaye, Prima International Wines, Rakshya Khatri, Roy Gunaratne, RoyGrafix, Sabrin Farooqui, SAFAL Fest 2019, Saliya Tennekoon, Sanjay Bhosle, Sarjerao Patil, Sasani Jayasinghe, Shashank Ketkar, Shivastuti painting, Shomoy TV, Sujata Upadhyaya, Taj Indian Masala, Yasuri TV Comments 0

Renowned restaurateur Manjula Fernando’s product launch Reporting from the event desk – Photos thanks to Lakshan Sangakkara of framelabs. 350 guests, friends and well-wishers converged at the Don Moore Community Centre, North Rocks with one thing in common; the love of Sri Lankan food and who better to tantalize their taste buds but renowned Sydney Chef Manjula Fernando. The night represented the unveiling of this dynamic restaurateur’s “ALL IN ONE CURRY MIXES” and the congruous promotion of his tour venture Sri Lankan Travels. https://www.srilankantravels.com.au/about/ Amidst the buzz of heightened conversations and entrees emcee extraordinaire Duke Ramachandran warmly welcomed the attendees and in true Sri Lankan style the night got underway with the traditional lighting of the lamp by distinguished guests. Flanked by legendary Sri Lankan singer Desmond De Silva it was his wife Phyllis who took to the mike and warmly acknowledge Manjula’s dedication to his profession and his selfless ...

Aug 10, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos Tagged ALL IN ONE CURRY MIXES, Chef Manjula Fernando, Desmond De Silva, Duke Ramachandran, Lakshan Sangakkara, Manjula Fernando, Sri Lankan Travels Comments 0