The New Year's Eve Gala 2020 Event was Hosted by a not-for-profit organization, "SYDNEY API". All profits from this event went to support Roshan Mahanama Primary school in Weherathanna. Our purpose is to contribute to communities in need and provide necessary support by organizing events that bring us together such as New Years Eve Gala, to raise awareness. .......
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All Saints Church Parramatta looked a picture, and the faithful gathered in great numbers, to herald the season of Advent and Christmas in true Thomian tradition. Months of preparation preceded the event. Vasantha Weerakoon�s skilful tutoring and direction made for an evening of inspiring choral music with the story and message of the Nativity clearly and powerfully delivered by Rev Duleep Fernando, a former President of.....
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.......
Birthdays are special to many, but what was so special on the 7th of December at the elegantly decorated Concord Function Centre? This was no ordinary birthday and the person celebrating it was the extraordinary Dr. Harold Gunatillake who turned 90. Attempting to introduce this gentleman with a colossus character to this readership-base is futile; his prolific articles and health columns are regularly featured on this Ozlanka website and several others. He has published over 400 articles on health topics � isn�t that extraordinary? Ironically in his welcome speech the good doctor shared more health tips and hinted on the success of his longevity. Laugher erupted when he said that at his age there is nobody left whom he could call �Uncle�!.......
The Wesley College OBA NSW, has been very active this year. We had three lively events and they were all well patronised by the past pupils, their families and friends. The culminating event was the annual Christmas party.....
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 University of Sri Jayewardenepura Alumni Association of NSW & ACT had a dinner get-together to mark its 10th Anniversary Celebrations on 9th Nov 2019. The members, their friends and families attended the event ..
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It was a cool mid-spring night � Saturday, 2nd November 2019. The annual ball of Peradeniya University Alumni Association - NSW Chapter (PUAAN) was held for the 13th successive year, at the Pioneer Theatre, Castle Grand. The arriving guests had the pleasure of posing for a photograph before being ushered in by very of beautiful PUAAN ladies. The colorfully dressed ladies added extra glamour and ...
A few days ago, Sydney theatregoers were exposed to a theatre experience which left memories of an unprecedented nature. It was none other than Champa Buddhipala�s fourth dramatic creation ��Ashawe Veedi-Riya�� based on Tennessee Williams� Pulitzer prize winning play...
Newly appointed Consul General of Sri Lanka in Sydney assumed duties at the Consulate General�s Office in Sydney on 16th October 2019. Before the assumption of duties, the Consul General and staff observed the religious observances...
The Old Peterites Fund Raiser held on October 5, 2019, was Spectacular in every sense of the word. For what was advertised by the Old Peterites OBA as their bi-annual �low key fund raiser� (as opposed to their glitzy fund raising event that bookends this event), the guests were treated to the best that Sydney had on offer at any Dinner-Dance..
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The Double Blue Spring Ball organised by the Wesley College Colombo OBA NSW, to celebrate the 145th anniversary of their College in Colombo, was held on 28th Sept. 2019.
Australia is an important ally of Sri Lanka and diplomatic relations between the two countries date back to 1947. Sri Lanka by such consideration picked their diplomats to Australia and more so to the business capital of Sydney, after much consideration. When Lal Wickrematunge was posted to Sydney, late 2015 there was but curiosity ...
On a sunny Sunday the 15th September 2019 , several Presidents and Leaders of various Sri Lankan communities and distinguished Sri Lankans resident in Sydney gathered together at the Hotel Mercure in Liverpool to honor and felicitate the very popular Mr. Lal Wickrematunga, Consul General of New South Wales and Queensland who is leaving Sydney after four years of service to the Sri Lankan community as well as to Sri Lanka .
�Golden Ball�, the cruise dinner dance organised by University of Colombo Alumni Association of NSW was held on the 21st of September on board stunning �Starship Sydney�. The 5-hour cruise started off from Darling Harbour and toured around Sydney Harbour with the beautiful Opera House and Harbour Bridge as the backdrop.
Yes, Sydney is clean and tidy. Yes, it is dynamic and vibrant. But beneath this fa�ade is an element of disrespect for other cultures and religions which I find most disturbing.
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.
Farewell Felicitation for Mr. Lal Wickrematunga
On a balmy Saturday evening, September 14th at Concord Function Centre, The Sydney Bens felicitated their most prominent old boy here in Sydney; 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 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.
A Night in the Galaxy – Presented by the Sydney Alumni of Girls’ High School Kandy
The evening started with welcoming the guests and then paying respects to their Alma mater by gathering to sing the school song. The President’s speech was followed by lively and vibrant music which brought everyone to the dance floor. The entertaining band catered to everyone present playing modern western hits as well as some timeless Sri Lankan pop and classics and of course the indispensable Baila. The dance floor continued to be filled to its capacity until the National Anthems of Sri Lanka and Australia were sung to bring the event to a close just short of midnight.
