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Happy 87th Birthday to Dr. Walter Jayasinghe Founder/Chairman of Sri Lanka Foundation International
Photo taken at a previous Sri Lanka Foundation’s Sri Lanka Day Celebrations in Pasadena, Ca. Dr Walier Jayasinghe proudly waves the Sri Lankan Flag in front of hundreds of people. We wish this Sri Lankan patriot many more years!
Sri Lanka Day at City Hall in Los Angeles, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran)
Sri Lanka Foundations annual celebration , marking the significant day that the City of Los Angeles officially recognized “Sri Lanka Day” five years ago.
Dr Walter Jayasinghe, Aeshea Jayasinghe and Sri Lanka Foundation staff with Los Angeles City Council members.
Congratulations Ashani Tennakoon Class of 2024
Happy 80th Birthday Tyrone Stanislaus of Los Angeles, Ca.
Tyrone Stanislaus celebrated his 80th birthday recently. Here with wife Shirani and Aloma and Denzil Ratnasoma.
Jayam’s Choice “Solveig’s Song” by Anna Netrebko (Please click on arrow)
Changing Architecture of Jaffna’s Temples
Although the existing popular discourses on Hindu temple architecture in Sri Lanka link temple styles with the South Indian or Dravidian, the Jaffna examples from the colonial era exemplify a rupture. In the last 30 years, villu mandapams or curvature ceiling halls have become the desired popular form. The emergence of this local style coincides with the sweeping changes in the social fabric ignited by civil war, displacement, formation of Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora, Sanskritation of temple rituals, and availability of new building materials and technologies.
“WANA DEWLIYA THURULE (SIGIRIYA)” Clarence/Indrani/Moonstones Piano Cover by Thaminie Perera (Please click on arrow)
Hayleys Showcases Financial Strength and Resilience
The Hayleys Group delivered an impressive performance over the first quarter of the financial year ending March 31, 2025, recording Revenue and Profit-Before-Tax growth of 17% and 150%. Consolidated Revenue amounted to Rs. 113.61 bn during the quarter with growth driven by the Consumer and Retail (+52%), Transportation and Logistics (+25%), Projects and Engineering (+125%) and Construction Materials (+47%) sectors. (Above) Hayleys Chairman Mohan Pandithage.
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Tourists flock to Pigeon Island
The large island off the coast of Nilaveli, Trincomalee, the Pigeon Island, is now experiencing high season with tourists and locals visiting it in large numbers. The island possesses a 200m long and 100m wide coral reef with over 100 species of exquisite corals and coloured fish making it an unmatched live coral reef, unlike any other in Sri Lanka. Due to this it attracts visitors in large numbers resulting in wildlife department earning around rupees 1 million per day.
Mangala Jayakody of Van Nuys, Ca. visited Tuscany recently with Geetha Eragoda
Sri Lanka offers visa free entry for visitors from 35 countries
Sri Lanka is to offer visa free entry for visitors from 35 countries with effect from 01-10-2024, including Australia, the US, Canada and the UK. The Government said that approval was granted at the Cabinet meeting held on 25-04-2024 to appoint a specialist committee to study the strategies followed by other countries in respect of the issuance of tourist visas without any charges and submit a report with recommendations. Accordingly, the committee studied the 8 countries that are working competitively with Sri Lanka in the field of tourism and submitted a detailed report.
Top US official and Sri Lanka discuss conservation policies
A visiting top US official discussed conservation policies critical to safeguarding Sri Lanka’s natural resources.
Acting Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer “J.R.” Littlejohn met environmental activists and marine biologists in Colombo. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, who was also at the meeting, said they reinforced the U.S.’s commitment to global partnerships in protecting the oceans, combating climate change, and preventing biodiversity loss.
Mount Lavinia Hotels present a delectable weekend menu in honour of World Tuna Day
As we celebrate World Tuna Day, Governors Restaurant and Terrace invites seafood enthusiasts to indulge in a culinary extravaganza by the sea that will span from 2nd to 5th May 2024. This special occasion marks our commitment to the ocean-to-table dining experience, foreshadowing the eagerly anticipated launch of Seafood Cove at Paradise Beach. World Tuna Day at Governors Restaurant and Terrace promises a delectable feast of tuna-inspired dishes meticulously crafted by our culinary experts led by Chef Mats Petersson. Guests can savour a variety of tantalising options such as Tuna Sashimi, Ceviche, Grilled Tuna, and more.
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays conferred on Chef Dharshan Munidasa
At a special event held recently, Mizukoshi Hideaki, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, conferred “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” on Chef Dharshan Munidasa, Founder of Nihonbashi and Ministry of Crab, in recognition of his notable contributions towards the promotion of Japanese cuisine and food culture in Sri Lanka.
“The Order of the Rising Sun” is awarded by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan to foreign nationals who have made distinguished contributions to enhancing friendly relations with Japan.
We Are One by Alston Koch (Please click on arrow)
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo August 22nd, 2024 (Please click on arrow)
Dissect the skill of critical thinking in leadership, question investing with Sri Lanka’s current economic climate, indulge in a pit biriyani, visit the Khasi tribe, live inside an airplane, stop by the Grand Canyon, laugh at Edinburgh’s funniest joke and much more today on Kaleidoscope!
Obituaries – Sad News
Aloma Civet (nee Gonsal) (81)
Aloma went to France in the 1960’s and passed away in France on the July 29th, 2024. She was the mother of Johan Peiris, and Teruni Wikramanayake. Sister of Heather, Dugald, Jeanne, Russell, Alistair, Cheryl (all deceased). Rowenna and Chris.
She worked at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Paris as the Private Secretary to Ambassadors Tissa Wijeratne and Professor Ediriweera Sarachchandra She assisted Gerard Civet who was a Documentary Film Producer who worked for Connaissance du Monde in France. Aloma was very fluent in French, English and Sinhalese, having a flair for entertainment, she took pride in organising many international functions. She will be missed.
Rukman Senanayake (76) passed away in Colombo on August 24th, 2024. Grandson of D. S. Senanayake. Son of Robert Senanayake and Neela Senanayake. Brother of Devinda, Ranjini and Yasmin. Rukman was a stalwart of the UNP.
Cedric Direckze, Old Josephian and brother of Vivian, passed away in Sydney, Australia. He was captain of the College rugger team, and played cricket for college. He was also a ruggerite with the CR & FC Club.
Funeral was on July 11th, 2024 in Mona Vale, Australia
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Liver Hath Maalu (Liver with Seven Vegetables)
Ingredients
1/4 lb. Capsicums (Maalu Miris)
1/4 lb. Large red onions
1/4lb. Ash Plantains (Alu Kehel OR Unripe Green Burros-Available in Mexican Markets)
1lb. Liver
1 tspn. Pepper powder
1 1/2 tspns. corriander powder
1/4 lb. Potatoes
1/4 lb. Eggplant/Brinjals/Aubergine (whichever ONE you call them)
1/4 lb. tomato
3 tspns. Chillie powder (or less to your preference)
1 tspn. mustard seeds crushed
4 tspns.Vinegar
3 tspns. salt
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
2″ piece cinnamon
oil for deep frying
3 Tbspns. oil
5 cloves garlic finely chopped
6 ozs. coconut milk
a sprig of curry leaves
2 cardomons
2 cloves
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 ozs. Bombay onions sliced.
Method
1. Peel red onions and set aside. Peel plantains, cut into 1/2″ cubes, rub with turmeric and set aside.Wash,dry and cut brinjals into 1/2″ cubes, cut capsicums into four, wash and cut potatoes into 1/2″ cubes, tomatoes into four and liver into 1/2″ cubes after having washed and having removed the skin. Keep all of these aside.
2. Heat oil for deep frying and deep fry potatoes, brinjals and plantains separately until they are light brown.
3. Dip red oinons, chillies, tomatoes in the deep fat and remove immediately.
4. Heat oil, sliced onions, curry leaves, liver, garlic, cloves cardomoms and cinnamon and allow to cook for about 8-10 minutes. Then add coconut milk, curry powders, salt, pepper, vinegar, fenugreek and mustard. Cook a further few minutes.
5. Add the fried vegetables. Simmer for 10 minutes more.
This curry may be served with Yellow Rice OR Ghee Rice.
Largest Sri Lankan Leopard by Thivanka Perera – Aegle Creations (Please click on arrow)
