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S.Thomas’ College Old Boys Association NSW / ACT – A Night With Misty – Sydney Thomian Ball – 26 May 2023 – Photos thanks to RoyGrafix Here is a sample of the official photos of the S.Thomas’ (STC) Old Boys Association (OBA) NSW / ACT Dinner Dance held on 26th May 2023. The Band, Misty with Rajitha was simply amazing. The STC OBA committee in Sydney as usual put on the best ever dinner dance well supported by MC Duke. Many thanks to Roy Grafix who has captured these amazing photos! Thanks Roy!. Well done to the entire STC OBA committee members for yet another superb dance!… please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full set of official photos from the dance – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.6626393870726622&type=3 please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full set of official photos from the dance – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.6626393870726622&type=3 ...

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St Paul’s Milagiriya PPA – NSW Presents – Member’s family and friends New year Celebrations – Photos On 25 April, a beautiful sunny day, St Paul’s Milagiriya (SPM) PPA NSW members, their families and friends gathered together at The Connection function centre in the City of Canada Bay to celebrate the Sinhala & Tamil New Year day, which this year, dawned on 14th April 2023. The function commenced with the past pupils of SPM singing the School song, lighting the traditional oil lamp and wishing the 150+ guests a “Suba Aluth Avurudu”. An absolutely delicious buffet lunch including kavum, kokis, kiribath and lots of other traditional Sri Lankan food used to welcome the New Year in, was served. The sounds of the rabanas and the lovely up-country dances performed by Mr Susantha Gunawardena, Zonal Dancing Director, Department of Education, Sri Lanka and Ms Rachindra Gayanthi were reminiscent of New Year ...

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The Eighty Club Country and Western night – by Trevine Rodrigo The Eighty Club Country and Western night was an outstanding success as usual. The Grand on Princes was the venue for another fund-raising experience that has been tradition for many a year. The funds accumulated is sent to Sri Lanka to help those in need through contacts such as the DBU and other organisations that do a wonderful service. Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view more photos – https://web.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=eLanka.com.au&set=a.6604102066289136 ...

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Holy Family Convent Dehiwala – Annual Dinner Dance at the Grand on Princes, Melbourne – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo Holy Family Convent Dehiwala put on a spectacular show at their annual dinner dance at the Grand on Princes. Meticulous organisation and a well coordinated celebration of another year of fund raising for the underprivileged in Sri Lanka, delivered a great response from Melbourne’s dance goers. President of the Old Girls Association in Melbourne, Diane Gonzalves outlined the tremendous efforts the committee this year, and the years past, have generated to send assistance to school children in Sri Lanka who are struggling with the effects of economic hardship that has enveloped many parts of the country. Esric Jackson, Mali Jay, and the Vardon brothers Angelo and Jordan and No Limit excelled with a superb selection of music. The Grand on Princes added the icing on the cake with a sumptuous ...

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Photos of the Premier’s Iftar dinner 2023 (Credit: NSW Govt – Cassandra Hannagan) For a full set of photos, please visit eLanka Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/eLanka.com.au ...

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Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day Celebration in Sydney organised by the Sri Lanka Association of NSW Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view more photos ( https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=eLanka.com.au&set=a.6356540457711966 ) The Sri Lanka Association of New South Wales Inc (SLA) held the celebration of the 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day together with the launch of the Golden Jubilee Year of SLA on Saturday, the 4th of February at Thornleigh Community Centre. Over 200 community members gathered to celebrate this significant event and the program of the day consisted with official and cultural segments concluded with refreshments. The clergy representing the major religions of Sri Lanka, blessed Sri Lanka with their respective prayers to commence the event. The following official dignitaries graced the occasion, and we thank them for taking the time from their busy schedules; • Mr Julian Leeser (Federal Member for Berowra and Shadow Attorney General and ...

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Springvale RSL – all things entertainment and cuisine with a Sri Lankan touch thanks to the culinary expertise of Chef John Fernando – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne – eLanka) Springvale RSL has taken a keen interest in all things entertainment and cuisine with a Sri Lankan touch thanks to the culinary expertise of Chef John Fernando. A memorable night of entertainment provided by Ebony and a feast of Sri Lankan and international food on an endless smorgasbord made it a tantalising experience allround. An international crowd enjoyed a sold out event at a very reasonable price that would never be repeated for its abundance. Good music, great food and wonderful company, made the night complete. View the full photo album on eLanka Facebook page – Click Here ...

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