The Maroons’ Night 2025 was a great success! Presented by Ananda College Old Boys Association West Coast (Photos by Moran Moran)           
SLAASC Aluth Avurudha Celebrations at Charles H. Wilson Park in Torrance, Ca. on Sunday, April 13th, 2025
Sellam Gedara Avurudhu in Lake View Terrace, Ca. on Saturday April 5th, 2025
Louis Page at the Lionel Wendt on Friday April 4th, 2025
Hip Hop and Reggae Artist Sanjev de Silva known as Ras Ceylon, Performs in Sri Lanka  Veteran International Hip-Hop and Reggae artist Ras Ceylon (Sanjev de Silva) made a powerful homecoming with the successful “Return to Motherland” concert held at “The RePubLk” in Colombo this January. Organized in collaboration with IGNISARA Entertainment and Edison 8, the event not only celebrated Ras Ceylon’s journey but also provided a platform for emerging local artists. Ras Ceylon, widely recognized as the first Sri Lankan Hip-Hop artist to release an album in the diaspora, debuted in 1999 and gained traction in Sri Lanka during his time living and working in the country in 2012. However, his career faced hurdles in 2013 when the then-government banned his peace anthem, Heal Lanka, from local radio. Now, after more than a decade, he returns with a renewed mission to inspire and uplift the next generation of artists.Celebrating the Birthdays of Kshirabdhi Page and George Rutnam in Thousand Oaks, Ca.
At the Chili ‘n Lime Thai Restaurant in Thousand Oaks, Ca. were John Johns, Patsy Rutnam, Kshirabdhi Page, Therese Selvaratnam, Gavin Rutnam, Padmini Johns, Patrick Rutnam and George RutnamSamantha’s Birthday at the “Stubborn Mule” in Glendora, Ca.
Samantha Djahanshahi celebrated her 22nd birthday recently at the “Stubborn Mule” Restaurant. With Mom Aliki and grand parents Jayam and Gina, boyfriend Jake and best friend Avery.The All Female Crew of SriLankan Airlines (beauties in the sky)
All-female operating crew of SriLankan Airline flight – UL 404 – flew from Colombo to Bangkok to commemorate the International Women’s Day on March 8th. The eight female member team led by Captain Madini Wijesinghe returned on the same day from Bangkok to Colombo carrying 130 passengers. This SriLankan Airline special flight was operated not only to commemorate the International Women’s Day but also to showcase the skills and dedication of SriLankan Airline female crew memberswww.utravel.com
Jayam’s Choice “The Impossible Dream” By Diana Ross and the Supremes (Please click on arrow)  “Rani” Starring Swarna Mallawarachchi Shown in Beverly Hills, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran)    
Sianna Ginger, of Sri Lankan heritage, named in Australia A squad for England A Women’s series The 19-year-old cricket prodigy from Townsville, Queensland, and daughter of Sri Lankan parents, has been selected for the upcoming series. Ginger, who played for Brisbane Heat in WBBL|10, will represent Australia A.“KILLING ME SOFTLY” – ROBERTA FLACK PIANO COVER” by Thaminie Perera (Please click on arrow) Economic growth is about improving quality of life – Julie Chung US Ambassador
Economic growth is not only about numbers; it is about improving the quality of life for all citizens opined US ambassador in Sri Lanka Julie Chung at a Rotary Club event in Colombo. “In the United States, President Trump outlined the clear priorities of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. These priorities include fostering economic growth, enhancing national security, and promoting international trade.”He has also been very clear that “America First” does not mean “America alone.Health Update on Veteran Actress Malini Fonseka The family of actress Malini Fonseka, widely regarded as the Queen of Sri Lanka Cinema, has refuted rumors that she has fallen seriously ill and is in the intensive care unit.While it is true that Fonseka is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, her family clarified that she is not in critical condition. The actress has been battling cancer for some time, and is receiving treatment for other health issues. The family further assured the public that she is in recovery.Obituaries – Sad News
RSVP for Lekha Wickramasekaran’s MemorialPLEASE RSVP BY TUESDAY, APRIL 1STChurch Service:Tuesday April 15th, 2025 at 10:30 AMSherman Oaks United Methodist Church14401 Dickens St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423Celebration of Life:Tuesday April 15th, 2025 at 12:30 PMJonathan Club545 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071We welcome you to share any thoughts or stories at her Celebration of Life.If you would like to share your memories of Lekha with her loved ones, they would deeply appreciate it. Please click link below.
https://app.memento.com/remembering-lekha/X1RIpOT838/recordFor more Celebration of Life service information please click on link below.https://everloved.com/life-of/chandralekha-wickramasekaran/ Gananath Obeyesekere (95)Emeritus Professor of Anthropology has passed away.Obeyesekere, a renowned Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University, has done much work in his home country of Sri Lanka. His research focuses on psychoanalysis and anthropology and the ways in which personal symbolism is related to religious experience, in addition to the European exploration of Polynesia in the 18th century and after, and the implications of these voyages for the development of ethnography. Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
BibikkanIngredientsIngredients for 1 Pan 15″x18″ (a small round pan,8-9″diameter)
- 3 large coconuts (scraped)
- (1 1/2-1 3/4 lbs.)
- 1/2 lb white wheat flour
- a few cardomoms
- 1/2 lb cadjunuts chopped
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla
- 4 oz. coconut water
- 1 lb. rice flour
- 1 lb. treacle
- 1/2 lb.Sultanas
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 1/2lb dates
METHODDOUGH1.Roast the rice flour and white wheat flour slightly.Soak the yeast in 2 oz.water with 1/2 teaspoon sugar.2.Add the yeast and the coconut water to the flour. Knead well. Leave to rise.3.To make the Pani Pol,boil the treacle, add to the scraped coconut, powdered cardomoms and vanilla essence.4.Mix Well. When the mixture is rather dry add the Sultanas, cadjunuts and chopped dates.5.Take off the fire and allow to cool and lastly add the dough. Pour into lined and greased baking trays and bake in a hotoven. 375*fahrenheit–400*F for 30- 40 minutes.
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