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Swearing-In Ceremony

of SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte

SLAASC President Michael Kurera swears in New President Niroshan Kahawatte, while Founder President Jayam Rutnam looks on. The event was held in a beautiful Hall in West Covina, Ca.

Part of the elegant crowd of 128 people watch the proceedings. Some of those present were Dr Lakshman Makandura, Dilip Niranjana, Nandasiri Jasentuliyana, the Consul General, Past President Kapila Wimalaratna,

George Silva, Dr Amila Silva, Prabha Bamunuarachchi, Thusitha de Silva, Nandakumaran and many others including past and incoming committee members. The event was televised on Rupavahini Television in Sri Lanka.

Founder President said the SLAASC is the first incorporated association of its kind in the US. Founded and Incorporated in 1973. He stated many firsts. It was the SLAASC that approached the Sri Lankan Government to establish a Consulate General in Los Angeles. The SLAASC had the first

Perehera in 1974 with a live elephant. The SLAASC had the first Sri Lanka Day. Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley held a reception and the Sri Lankan flag was hoisted to fly outside City Hall for the first time…….. and many more!

The audience pays attention to the new SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte

Sampath Bank PLC and Hotel Developers (Lanka) Limited (owner of Hilton Colombo) recently signed a facility agreement to finance the ongoing guest room Refurbishment Project of the landmark ‘Hilton Colombo’ Hotel located in the heart of Colombo. This is the first major revamp of the Hotel property since its inception in 1987.

Representing Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd was Upul Dharmadasa – Chairman and Shamahil Mohideen – COO and Sampath Bank was Managing Director – Nanda Fernando and Ayodhya Iddawela Perera – Managing Director Designate, as well as senior staff of the two institutions.

King Charles III

“God Save the King”

“Leading Sri Lankan Monks Bring the Message of Vesak, Peace and Harmony, to Beijing” 

Future Lankan Solicitor in Dubai

New Coffee shop at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo

Jayam’s Choice Banana Boat Song “Day-O!” by Harry Belafonte

City Cinema Mt Lavinia which was closed for a month re-opened on April 28 with a new management as ‘City Lite Cinema’ by Anura Jasenthuliyana of Movie Works (pvt) ltd.

The refurbished theatre was opened with the newest ‘PS 2’ (Ponni Selvam) Tamil Film. The cinema with a capacity of 100 seats (AC) and Dolby Digital 3D technology has car park and a canteen. Owned by Jasenthuliyana who is also the Secretary of Film Exhibitors Association runs the Lite cinema chain which includes Amity Maharagama, Vista Jaela, Sky Matara, Max Katubedda, Wox Avissawella, Nikad0 Kadawatha and Sarasavi Alawwa.

“The Last Waltz” in Honor of Englebert Humperdink by Thaminie Perera

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Kaleidoscope May 4th, 2023

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Happy Vesak – may yours be peaceful and tranquil!

And this week – there’s lots packed in on Kaleidoscope.

It’s a riveting tale – Prisoner #1056 Roy Ratnavel shares his story exclusively in Sri Lanka with us; we stop by at the Met Gala, visit a green office, watch banana art go awry, take a train on the tallest bridge & chat about INR transactions & a food for funding entrepreneur.  We have vignettes of the economy and stock, oil and gold market, while celebrating Vesak at the Gangaramaya temple.

Obituaries – Sad News

Sam Samaradivakara, Passed way in Franfurt,

Germany on April 20th, 2023. Former Director Europe of Ceylon Tourist Board, Frankfurt/M, Germany. Husband to the late Wendy and father to Lalanthi (Germany) and Maithri (UK). He was also a father-in law to Fiona (UK), grandfather to Benjamin and Emily (Germany) , and brother of Seela Tennakoon (Rambukkana) and Dharmalatha Herath (Badulla), uncle of Lakshika (USA), and of Priyanthi and Christo (Australia). Funeral was on May 8, 2023. in Hauptfriedhof, Frankfurt am Main.

Desmond Kelly (87)

It is with deep sadness that we inform you, our beautiful dad, Desmond Kelly, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his children on April 29th 2023.

A kind and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather who was totally devoted to his family. To our extended family, his friends and fans, thank you for the love and happiness you gave to him and for the treasure of memories you gifted. Dad, our family gatherings won’t be the same without you. The music you played, the stories you told, your knowledge and wisdom, your jokes and that laugh. We will miss you very much. Put the amp up loud in your heavenly abode, sing and strum that guitar to your heart’s content. You are free. Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace. We love you.

Mike, Doug, Michelle and Warren

Funeral Arrangements: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at the Boyd Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Vic. at 10.15am. Start 10.30.

Anoma Rasaputra (64) of Tustin, Ca. passed away at UCLA on April 28, 2023. Wife of Chandima Munindradasa, former SLAASC Committee Member. Mother of Prasangi. There was an immediate cremation according to her wishes.

Anoma was a famous classical Sinhalese singer.

While living in Tustin, Ca. she helped many Sri Lankan immigrants by keeping them in her home when they first arrived.

May she rest in peace.

Panna Cota

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Whole Milk
• 1 pkt (2 ½ tsps) unflavored gelatin
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ½ cup + 1 Tbsp. sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream

Berry Sauce:

• 2 cups berries divided into 1 cup portions
• 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• ½ Tbsp. lemon juice

Method:

 1.Off the heat, place 1 cup milk in a medium pan. Sprinkle the top with the gelatin. Let stand 3-5 minutes or until gelatin is softened. Place pan over medium/low heat and stir until gelatin dissolved and mixture is steaming about

4-5 minutes (DO NOT BOIL)

2. Add 2 cups heavy cream, ½ cup and 1 Tbsp. sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and a pinch of salt. Continue stirring for 5 minutes until sugar is fully dissolved and mixture is steaming, about 4-5 minutes (DO NOT BOIL) remove from heat.

3.Place sour cream in a medium bowl with a pouring lip. Whisking constantly, gradually add warm cream. Once the mixture is completely smooth, divide into 6 or 8 ramekins. Refrigerate until fully set 4-6 hours.

• How to make Berry Sauce

 1.In a small pan combine 1 cup berries, ½ Tbsp. lemon juice and 3 Tbsp. sugar. Bring to a low boil and cook 4-5 minutes or until syrupy.

2.Stir in remaining 1 cup of fresh berries and remove from heat. When syrup is at room temperature  or just barely warm, spoon it over the top of chilled panna cotta

Please email me for all your questions and requests. romadezoysa1@gmail.com

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