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Good News From Jayam June 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 30 Items
Cutest Graduate of 2023 Five Year Old Athena Daughter of Ash and Jean-Louis of Bellevue, Washington
Highlights of “Reminiscences of the 70’s” An Upul Dharmadasa Production “by far the best show produced in Sri Lanka!”
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Welcome to the World of Jim Reeves featuring Janaka Palapathwala on Thursday, July 15th, 2023 in Northridge, Ca. Get Your Tickets Now!
Welcome to the World of Jim Reeves featuring Janaka Palapathwala on Thursday, July 15th, 2023 in Northridge, Ca. Get Your Tickets Now!
Janaka Palapathwala Sings “Welcome to my World”
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“NuAsia” brings a new sound, a new love to country music, from Asia to America and Enters Emerging 300 chart with it’s debut Single “Quiet Violence” at #140
NuAsia’s debut album, Quiet Violence, released June 9th, will break some new ground in country music. Judging from the title track, the album will draw a lot of country fans and create some new ones. Most of the new ground, in case the band’s name doesn’t clue you in, is that all six of the musicians are of Asian heritage, by design of the band’s drummer, leader, executive producer, and founder, Roshan Seresinhe, who is a Sri Lankan native. Another is the band’s lead singer and co-writer, Saint Cloud, a 22-year-old Boston woman of Vietnamese descent, a contestant from the “The Voice”, whose voice can go from whispery and ethereal to clear and forceful. Keyboardist Isamu McGregor, of Japanese descent, says Roshan, “is a jazz pianist and keyboard player of the first order” who has played all over the world in a variety of genres. Mark Flores, a fabulous lead guitarist who owns an impeccable resume, is of Filipino decent. Two other impressive Sri Lankan musicians Dhammika Jayasinghe on Bass Guitar and Janesh Ruwanpathirana on percussion completes the rhythm section. NuAsia is a pioneering band that is setting a precedent for Asian artists in the country music scene. With their incredible talent and passion, they are sure to achieve the highest levels of success and inspire a new generation of country-pop music lovers from diverse backgrounds. Also, make sure to stay connected to NuAsia on all social media platforms by connecting to “NuAsia” and/or “NuAsia Country”.
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Past Presidents of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC) (Celebrating 50 Years serving the community – Founded in 1973)
Ambassador to China, Dr. Palitha Kohona Calls for Revival of the Fa Xian Spirit
and More People to People Exchanges
Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona was the chief guest speaker at the birth anniversary celebration of monk Fa Xian at the city of Linfen in Shanxi. While marvelling at the incredibly arduous journey undertaken by Fa Xian, he welcomed the revival of the spirit of adventure, travel and discovery by today’s inheritors of the Fa Xian tradition. He said that Sri Lanka was ready to welcome Chinese travellers in the same spirit as it had welcomed Fa Xian 1600 years ago.
Dr. Kohona shared the same thoughts at a meeting with the Secretary of the Party Leadership Committee.
Jayam’s Choice
“Delilah” Tom Jones and Luciano Pavarotti
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Sri Lankan Father and Son team
Alston and James Koch together create Worldwide Environmental Awareness on World Environment Day !
Sri Lanka’s iconic & international award winning singer-songwriter and environmental advocate Alston Koch has brought the world to attention by releasing an amazing song and video on World Environment Day years ahead of the advocates of Climate Change and the environment.
This time the negatives of using plastic which has stunned and polluted the land and seas worldwide causing huge environmental damage is portrayed in a beautiful video edited and directed by James Koch and written and sung by Alston Koch with the support of Sean Stone son of Oliver Stone (multi Academy Award winning Director)
Sean Stone also a Hollywood Actor appeared along side James Koch (screen name ‘Frederick James Koch) in the Hollywood film ‘NIGHTWALK’ now released in 33 Countries and 19 languages by LIONSGATE films.
T&S Family Night a Tremendous Success
Another Upul Dharmadasa Production on October 14th 2023 Coming to the Fabulous Nelum Pokuna in Colombo “Reminiscence of the Past Hits”
Priyanka Chopra and John Travolta Classic (Repeat)
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Sri Lankan Ayesha Smart Announced
as UKs Youngest Crown Court Judge
Sri Lankan born Ayesha Smart, 34, can now sit as a Recorder in crown courts across the north east of England as well as being the youngest non-white person to take up the role, she will be the third youngest person from any background to be selected. The process of becoming a judge is complex, involving two sets of exams, a role play exercise and an interview and the final approval has to be given by the King.
“Everybody says it takes several goes at the process to get through, so I thought I would give it a go and at least I know what it’s like.”
Hayleys Advantis Welcomes Cordelia Cruises to Hambantota : MS Empress to rake in USD 18 Mn in first 4 months
The MS Empress cruise ship arrived with 1,600 passengers onboard ushering in a new wave of inbound luxury cruise tourists to Sri Lanka. This is also the first time that the Chennai Sri Lanka Cruise was initiated. “We anticipate 80,000 tourist arrivals in the first 4 months of our operation and pump in around USD 18 million to the Sri Lanka from this operation,” said Cordelia Cruises President and CEO Jurgen Bailom. “Today marks a significant milestone in our efforts to revitalize and unlock substantial commercial opportunities for the tourism value chain, as well as capitalise on our island’s vast untapped potential as a global hotspot for cruises,” Hayleys Advantis Managing Director Ruwan Waidyaratne said.
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Piyal and Janitha Mataraarachchi of Los Angeles visited the White House on their recent trip to Washington DC
Actor Keith Ranga Of Pasadena, Ca. Making it Big in Colombo on the “Sarasaviya” Cover
Morina Dass – Actor and Model in Los Angeles
“The Wink & A Dream Team” invites you to join for “Jeevo’s” at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Free of Charge
For tickets click on www.jeevomusic.com
Kerrigan La-Brooy and Lorraine Mccauley “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” Number One on the charts
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“Kaleidoscope” June 8th, 2023
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World Environment Day is all about preserving our eco-systems and that’s what Sriyan de Silva Wijeyeratne says PLANT wants to do. And there’s more today on Kaleidoscope: Rohan Pethiyagoda takes stock of the state of our economy, a committed woman entrepreneur weaves her craft for other women’s financial independence, there are coffins to eliminate bad luck, ducks ducking everywhere & economic news from the week that was in the backdrop of Sinharaja.
Obituaries – Sad News
Jayantha Dhanapala (85)
Veteran diplomat and former UN Under-Secretary-General passed away at the Kandy National Hospital.
Jayantha was also a
distinguished old boy of Trinity College, Kandy and winner of
Ryde Gold Medal as best student in 1956.
I was saddened to learn that our friend and Sri Lanka’s prominent diplomat Ambassador Jayantha Dhanapala has quietly closed the door of life and departed from us. To me, a sorrow that is deep and personal. I have known Jayantha since we were two of three finalists for the Herald Tribune essay contest for a traveling scholarship to the United States in the late 1950s; he from Trinity, and I from Richmond, and he won out. Since then, he never stopped shining on the international stage, culminating in his narrow loss in the competition for the Secretary General of the United States post. In the meantime, he had served Sri Lanka as a foreign service member in countless capitals and as Ambassador to India, China, the United States and the United Nations, and Washington. He also served as Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Department of Disarmament, during which he led the U.N. team to investigate the nuclear sites in Iraq just before the Iraqi war and later headed the U.N. Institute of Disarmament Research (UNIDIR). I had the privilege of working closely with him on joint U.N. projects and traveling to various cities, including Ulan Bator, Mongolia, during which we nearly escaped an airline disaster over the then-Soviet Union. Whether it was in the course of official work or the relaxed evenings we spent after a full day of work, it was highly congenial to be in his company. At work, he knew the art of negotiation of being firm while being most congenial, no mean talent that took him to the summit of international diplomacy. He also served Sri Lanka as Foreign Secretary, Head of the Peace Secretariat, and finally as Senior Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka. Few Sri Lankans have ever reached those dizzy heights. The loss of my friend profoundly saddens me, and I join the diplomatic world that will mourn the death of a diplomat par excellence and a Gentleman to the hilt who served Mother Lanka well! Adlai Stevenson, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, once commented about a man and his contribution: “It is not the years in a life that counts; it is the life in the years.” By that measure, Jayantha Dhanapala is a shining star that lived! We will miss him, and may he find peace!
Nandasiri (Nandi)Jasentuliyana
Former Deputy Director-General, United Nations & Director U.N. Office for Outer Space Affairs.
NALINI DE LANEROLLE – Wife of late Asoka, mother of Kanishka, Manisha and Dhanusha, mother-in-law of Bogumila and Deenesha, grandmother of Chayanka and Praveen, sister of Rupa, late Tissa and Mahasen, sister-in-law of late Upali, Indra and Sunethra, passed away. Funeral was on May 20th, 2023. at the General Cemetery, Borella.
ROMA DE SILVA (nee RUDD) – Wife of late Ivor Rode and late Darlton De Silva, sister of late Rodney (London),Henry (Australia), Winston (London) and Vernon (Australia), mother of Arline (Canada), Esther (Australia), Ivan (Australia), Denzil, Vivien, Jonathan and Ralston went to be with the Lord on May 17th 2023. Funeral was on May 20th at the Borella Cemetery.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Pomegranate-Orange Chicken
- Ingredients
- 1 large orange, zest finely grated, juiced
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- ⅛ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 teaspoons. canola oil
- Kosher salt
- ¾ cup low salt chicken broth
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut onto 1 inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced on the diagonal, ¼ inch thick
- 1 red onion, peeled and cut into ¾ inch thick wedges
- 1 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces, trimmed of extra skin and fat, patted dry
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Method
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F.
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange and pomegranate juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat and reduce to ¼ cup, about 15 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon thyme, cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Divide the mixture between two small bowls. To 1 bowl, add two teaspoons of the oil and ½ teaspoon salt. To the other, add the chicken broth, all but 1teaspoon of the orange zest and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Scatter the sweet potatoes, parsnips, and onion over the bottom of a metal, glass or ceramic baking dish that measures about 10x15x2 inches. Toss with the remaining 4 teaspoons oil and 1 teaspoon thyme. Arrange the chicken pieces skin side up on top of the vegetables and brush with all of the juice-oil mixture. Roast for 30 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and reduce the temperature to 375° F. Pour the juice-broth mixture around the chicken pieces and scatter the walnuts around the chicken. Return the pan to the oven and roast until the vegetables are tender and instant read thermometer registers 165° F in several pieces of chicken, 20-30 minutes.
Transfer the chickento a warm platter. Use a slotted spoon to arrange the vegetables and walnuts around the chicken. Sprinkle the vegetables with a little salt and sprinkle remaining orange zest over all. Tilt the roasting pan so that the juices gather in one corner. With a large shallow spoon, skim as much fat as possible from the pan sauce. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper and pour into a pitcher to pass at the table.
Pomegranate and orange juices form the basis of this dynamite chicken dish that echoes an Eastern Mediterranean flavor combination.
Serves 4-6
This recipe was requested. All of you please enjoy it. Any requests or questions email
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Sri Lanka Celebrates 75th Independence Day in Colombo (President of Sri Lanka Hoists National Flag)
Sunil and Dr. Janesri de Silva of Pasadena, Ca. Celebrated Their 27th Wedding Anniversary
David Weinman Celebrates
79th Birthday in Perth, Australia
David Weinman celebrated his 79th birthday with his wife Doreen at a restaurant in Perth, Australia where they had the best Peking Duck. They just reurned to Perth, Australia after 12 years in Kota Kinabalu where he had a restaurant. David is the son of Major Aubrey Weinman who designed the Dehiwela Zoo. Major Weinman was also the first curator of the zoo which he ran for many years. David lived on the Zoo grounds.
Holy Family Convent Alumni Association
of California Donation to
The Lady Ridgeway Hospital in Colombo
Familian Association members Ishani Marcelline (President), Nel Jayawardana (Vice President) and Flora Perera (Treasurer) with Dr. Tennekoon. The Holy Family Convent – Bambalapitiya Alumni Association of California gifted medical instruments to the Orthopedic Department of Lady Ridgeway Childrens Hospital in Sri Lanka. The Familian Association donated $ 37,436.76 towards this cause which was much appreciated by the Board of Directors of LRH. The funds were raised at the event “A night under the Stars for hope”, which was held in San Marino, Ca. in the summer of 2022. The Familian executive committee of CA was given a warm welcome and were acknowledged for their hard work in Colombo, Sri Lanka on December 31st 2022. The above donation was the largest gifted to them by an individual organization.
Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona Undertakes Successful Visit to Xiamen
Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona was a guest speaker at the seminar organised by the popular Home and Abroad News Magazine, the Ambassadors Club and the Justsun Group at the Group’s impressive headquarters in Xiamen. Dr. Kohona spoke at length on why Sri Lanka should be the top travel destination in the minds of everyone. It was safe, was clogged with stunning attractions, was the home of many globally important Buddhist sites and a welcoming people was awaiting them. Dr. Kohona also had discussions with Shen Huangtong, national channel Director of the Xiamen Xiaoyi Travel Technology, Company which is a major coordinator of travel operators, including on-line platforms. They will log into the travel promotion event being hosted by the Embassy and will assist with the Mission’s tourism promotion activities.
An Evening with Ranjan Ramanayake in Diamond Bar, Ca.
(Here with Actress Shirani Kaushalya)
Celebrating the 76th Birthday of the Sinhala Film Industry –
(Chandran Rutnam cutting the Birthday cake with the Chairman of the National Film Corporation Deepal Chandraratne)
Utravel.com Christmas Party at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo
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Tamara-ann Visits Taj Mahal in Agra, India
Beautiful Tamara-ann daughter of David and Doreen-ann Weinman of Perth, Australia, visited the Taj Mahal in Agra.
It was on her wish list and the company she works for made it possible for her to do so. Tata’s and Taj Hotels of India made it possible by sending her on a 2 week tour of their offices in India.
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Jayam’s Choice Elvis Presley – “Love Me Tender”
Cruising on the Sapphire Princess to South America
On the Sapphire Prncess to Buenos Aires, Uruguay, and Chile. Gina, Jayam, Priya, Suba, Fay and Terry of California with servers Kevin, Asif and Pim.
We won and lost at the craps table!
The restaurant in Buenos Aires prepared the best steaks. served by waiters dressed as gauchos! We were hosted by Dr. Jorge and Mabel of Buenos Aires.
Outside the Presidential Palace in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is where Evita Peron spoke from to the people of Argentina. We visited Eva Peron’s grave.
US-India Move to Establish Joint Military Base in Trincomalee?
Victoria Nuland, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, has made a second visit to Sri Lanka within a few months. Prior to her visit, she met with key officials in the Indian government, including Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, to discuss a strategic plan for the region.“During her visit Nuland suggested to the Sri Lankan government in the strongest possible terms to establish a US-Indian joint military base in Trincomalee, which will serve as a critical component in protecting US and Asia-Pacific interests and countering Chinese development activities in the region,” informed sources reaffirmed.
Kite Festival in Jaffna to celebrate Thai Pongal
Over 200 kites took to the sky in Velvettithurai, Jaffna as it celebrated its annual kite festival this year. The festival was held at the Valvettithurai beach as part of the Thai Pongal celebrations. M. Prashan (31), won the first prize for his kite resembling a transforming aircraft, making it his sixth consecutive victory. This annual festival is held in the month of Thai or January, during the final season of Vadai wind (northern wind) when the wind is optimal to fly kites.
Chitranganee Wagiswara approved as High Commissioner to Australia
Chitranganee Wagiswara received the approval of the Committee on High Posts to be appointed as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Commonwealth of Australia.
Extreme Sri Lanka! Jaffna Food and the Neck Bulge Tamils!!
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Ambassador Rodney M. Perera Presents Credentials to the Emperor of Japan
Newly appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Japan E. Rodney M. Perera presented the Letters of Credence to His Majesty Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 19 2023. The Credentials Presentation Ceremony is one of the most solemn and formal ceremonies held by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. Ambassador Perera’s first overseas diplomatic assignment was at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo as Second Secretary from 1989 to 1992. He was Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States of America in Washington D.C. until the end of 2020.
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Kaleidoscope February 17, 2023
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Our top topic is about investor confidence & we find out the cost of a job, plastic eating enzymes, the dogwalk at NY Fashion week, visit an Off-Broadway musical, check out the week that was and have a little bit of the Mardi Gras thrown in.
Obituaries – Sad News
G.C.Wickremasinghe Veteran business leader and corporate professional passed away on January 26th, 2023, in a private hospital in Colombo.
Wickremasinghe was a Director at Aitken Spence and Company PLC and was also the former chairman of the company in 1996/97. He also spearheaded the construction of the Triton Hotel, now Heritance Ahungalla, working closely with the renowned architect, Geoffrey Bawa. He conceived and implemented the conversion of the iconic Tea Factory Hotel, one of the most successful hotels in the Group. He was the husband of Ayoma Wickremasinghe and father of Kimarli Fernando, Gihan Wickremasinghe and Amila Zoetelief Tromp.
Dr. Cecil Saverimutto passed away in Perth, Australia on January 25th, 2023, husband of Shiranthi, father of Ajanth and Iandra, father-in-law of Angela, grandfather of Arijana, Xavier and Asher, Brother of Raj, Prince, Selva, Kenneth, Judy (dec), Jacinth and Max. he Funeral was on Feb. 8, 2023 at Fremantle Cemetery.
Mavis Rita Gardiner passed away in Colombo, Sri Lanka on February 20, 2023. Wife of the late Cyril Gardiner. Mother of Sanjeev Gardiner, Chairman of Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. Mother-in-law of Surekha, grandmother of Sheanna and Seshaan. Daughter of late Alexander and Mary Henry, sister of Earle, Helen and of late Anton.
Brian Derosayro passed away in California recently. Husband of Loleeta. Father and grandfather. May he rest in peace.
Rev.Neville Lawson Koch
Husband of Lorraine, dad of Nicola (Rector) and Graeme, father-in-law of Kevin Rector, Grandpa of Carter Jane, son of Lawson and Marjorie Koch, brother of Joan, Romaine (Sri Lanka) and Cherine (Canada) was passed away on February 15, 2023, in San Diego, Ca.There will be a private burial for the family. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis – It is with deep regret that we announce the demise of His Grace the Rt. Rev. Dr. Oswald Thomas Colman Gomis, Archbishop Emeritus of Colombo on Friday the 3rd February 2023. Son of the late Vincent Gomis and the late Mary Florida. A Requiem Mass was held on 6th February at St. Lucia’s Cathedral followed by burial in the Cathedral Crypt. Archbishop’s House, Borella.
Juanita Irene Van Ranzow passed away in Australia. Wife of Tony (dec), mother of Robin, Fred, Derek and Judy, mother-in-law of Ann, Allan and Christine, grandmother of Julia, Amanda, Matthew, Lauren, Damien, Sarah and Malia, great grandmother of Ava, Lakey, Duke, Kiala, Parker, Zeke, Leyna, Sonny and Alister.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Pomegranate-Orange Chicken.
Ingredients
1 large orange,zest finely grated, juiced
1 cup pomegranate juice
11/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Freshly ground pepper
6 teaspoons Canola oil
Kosher salt
3/4 cup lower-slat chicken broth
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into
1-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced
on the diagonal 1/4 inch thick
1 red onion, peeled and cut into
3/4-inch thick wedges
1 4-lb.chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces,
trimmed of extra skin and fat, patted
dry
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Method
Position a rack in the center of the oven and
heat the oven to 400 *F.
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice
and pomegranate juice. Bring to a boil over medium
heat and reduce to 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Add
1/2 teaspoon thyme, the cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon
pepper. Divide the mixture between two small bowls.
To one bowl add 2 teaspoons of oil and 1/2 tspn.salt.
To the other add the chicken broth, all but 1teaspoon
of the orange zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Scatter the sweet potatoes, parsnips, and onion
over the bottom of a metal, glass or ceramic baking
dish that measures about 10x15x2inches. Toss with
the remaining 4 teaspoons of oil and 1 teaspoon thyme
Arrange the chicken skin side up, on top of the vegetables
and brush with all of the juice-oil mixture.
Roast for 30 minutes.
Remove the pan from oven and reduce the temperature
to 375*F. Pour the juice-broth mixture around the chicken
pieces and scatter the walnuts around the chicken. Return
the pan to the oven and roast till the vegetables are tender
and an instant-read thermometer registers 165*F in several pieces of chicken,20 to 30 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter. Use a slotted spoon to arrange the vegetables and walnuts around the chicken.
Sprinkle the vegetables with a little salt and sprinkle the
remaining orange zest over all. Tilt the roasting pan so that the juices gather in one corner. With a large shallow spoon skim as much fat as possible from the pan sauce. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper and pour into a pitcher to pass at the table.
Serves 4-6.
Please email me for all your questions and requests.
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Good News From Jayam – December 1, 2022 – By Jayam Rutnam
Good News From Jayam December 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 25 items
Hope You Had A Great Thanksgiving!
Advocata Institute wins 2022 Templeton Freedom Award – Dhananath Fernando
Advocata Institute, an independent policy think-tank based in Colombo, has won the 2022 Templeton Freedom Award by Atlas Network. Advocata’s chief executive officer Dhananath Fernando accepted the award and a 100,000 US dollar grand prize at the Atlas Network Freedom Dinner held in New York last week. Since 2004, the award has identified and recognised the most exceptional and innovative contributions to the understanding of free enterprise, and the public policies that encourage prosperity, innovation, and human fulfillment via free competition.
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Addressing the Wenzhou International Import Expo, Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona, extolled the high quality of Sri Lanka’s agricultural exports. Black tea which is, by far, the major agricultural import from Sri Lanka to China.
Using the opportunity to promote tourism to Sri Lanka, Ambassador Kohona said that with the expected easing of Chinese travel restrictions, and the winter’s cold beginning to bite. We have a target of 1 million Chinese tourists once travel restrictions are relaxed. Ambassador Kohona wished the Expo great success and invited the guests to visit the Sri Lanka pavilion to experience Sri Lanka’s high quality products.
Pujitha De Silva Wins Thomian Golf 2022 at Porter Valley Country Club, Ca.
Chandler Moonesinghe, Mohan Chandramohan, Romesh Wijeysuriya, Jonathan Mather, Pujitha De Silva, Nick Perera, Nirmal Palliyaguru, Arne Chandiram, Chitral Fernando, Naresh Moonesinghe, Ryan Jayatileke, Dr Ganesh Devendra, Dr Vathana Aria, and Nigel Fernando.
Pujitha De Silva the winner, with the Trophy. The Thomian alumni of California ended their 9 rounds Golf tournament series for 2022, on November 12th, with the final round being held at Porter Valley Country Club. Pujitha De Silva of Sri Lanka schools cricket fame and the past President of the Thomian Alumni of California (TAC) with the highest points earned in this series was the winner. 18 Golfers participated throughout the year.
Thusitha and Sudharshani’s 32nd Production
Indrani Wye Celebrates 87th Birthday with Family at Sunrise of Westlake Village, Ca.
Two Winners of the Sri Lanka Foundation Awards Dr Asgi Fazleabas and Keith Ranga
(Seen here at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel)
’Genius’ 10-year-old school girl of SL origin is smarter than Einstein
A 10-year-old school girl of Sri Lankan origin has proved she is “smarter than Einstein” with an impressive IQ score.
Ariana Dambarawa Hewage, who lives near Leeds Road in Huddersfield, took a Mensa IQ test recently and scored 162 – said to be “genius” level. The likes of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawkins’ estimated IQ is 160. Ariana, who attends St Patrick’s Catholic Primary Academy in George Avenue, hopes to become a famous scientist herself some day. “She’s my genius” said dad Janaka Dambarawa Hewage. He said: “When she took her exams recently we realised just how smart she is.”
Old Joes Dance at the Marriott Hotel in Heathrow, UK
At the Old Josephian’s Dinner Dance on November 5th in Langley were Old Joe President Tim Selvaratnam and his wife, Ange;ine and Delikhan Gunewardena,
Moira and Tony James.
2022 U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball
The 247th US Marine Corps Birthday Ball was held on 18 November in Colombo. Here US Ambassador Julie Chung
Jayam’s Choice “Princess of the Night” Richard Clayderman and Zade Dirani (This one is for Classical Piano Maestro Louis Page)
Samantha (Weerasinghe) Gunther Had a Great Time with Family
at the Elton John Concert
Christmas Medley by Mild Nawin (Please click on arrow)
Helen Weerasinghe’s Creation of a Community Center in Tarzana, Ca.
(Here with husband Roger Weerasinghe)
President Wickremesinghe and
U.S. Ambassador Chung celebrate the Commissioning of the U.S-donated Sri Lanka Navy Ship Vijayabahu
On November 22, 2022, the President of Sri Lanka Honorable Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Secretary to the Minister of Defense Kamal Gunaratne, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung attended the commissioning of the Navy Ship Vijayabahu, formerly the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro, in Colombo Harbor. The United States had donated the ship to Sri Lanka on October 26, 2021 as part of its continuing commitment to strengthen Sri Lanka’s ability to protect its maritime sovereignty and security.
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Foundation of Goodness Project 2023 (A worthy cause) You can donate via Paypal USA
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On Kaleidoscope today:
- Dollar bonds up
- Inflation is down
- What’s not in the budget
- Welcome Back Better
- Honey-money
- Jaffna & its food
- 24 hour race
- Oil, gold & stocks
And lots more
Obituaries – Sad News
Rajan Moonesinghe (33)
Passed Away in Austin, Texas.
Son of Ruth and Kavan Moonesinghe, Brother of Mark and Johann, Brother-in-law of Jimol and Andrew, Uncle of Nathaniel, Malachi and Makayla. Funeral in Los Angeles
Rajan Loved Sports!
Memorial Service in Austin, Texas
Sunday, December 4th, 2022
He Loved Animals
He Loved Life!
Taken Too Soon !
Please say a prayer for the Moonesinghe Family to give them strength at this time of tragic loss
Rajan David Moonesinghe (33) passed away under tragic circumstances in Austin, Texas. Son of Ruth and Kavan Moonesinghe, brother of Johann, Mark and Jimol. “It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved son and brother, Rajan David Moonesinghe, on November 15, 2022.
Rajan was the best of us, our shining star, who loved fiercely, and gave all of himself to family and friends. We take comfort in the knowledge that he is home with our Lord Jesus Christ and are thankful for the gift of 33 years that we had with someone so special. A funeral is being planned in Los Angeles and more information will be shared as arrangements are made.” – Ruth Moonesinghe
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE MOONESINGHE FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME
Joyce Serpanchy (nee Raymond) (102) Passed away on 10th November 2022 in Perth, Western Australia. Wife of Wilmot (dec.), sister of Annesley (Tinny) (dec.) and Margie (dec.), mother of Marcelle, June, Lorraine, Cheryl, Charles (dec), and Trevor, mother-in-law of Peter Ranasinghe, Milroy De Soyza, Willie Weerasekera and Vanessa, grandmother of Michelle, David, John, Anne-Maryse, Janine, Jehan, Aruni, Tamara, Tarique, Dominic and Anya, great-grandmother of Breandan, Siobhan, Keeva, Sasha, Abby, Sebastian, Daniel, Samadhi, Kavi, Sheanna, Zane and Amari. May she Rest in Peace!
The Unexpected Origins of Appa (Hoppers)
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Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Suan-la Tang
(Hot and sour soup)
Ingredients
6 cloud ears and 12 golden needles or 4 chinese dried
mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
1 cake fresh bean curd, neatly diced
2/3 cup pork fillet
3 tablespoons cornstarch
5/8 cup water
1-2 tablespoons oil
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
61/4 cups home – made beef stock
or consomme
4 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
freshly ground black pepper and salt
1 egg beaten
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2-3 scallions, shredded
Method
Drain the cloud ears and golden needles
or the mushrooms, which should be nicely plump.
Cut into thin shreds and set aside with the bean curd.
Finely slice the pork into match stick size pieces and dust
with cornstarch. Blend the remaining cornstarch with water
and reserve. Heat the oil in a Chinese claypot or wok over
a gentle heat and cook the onion till soft. Turn up the heat
slightly and fry the pork slices until they change color.
Pour in the stock, cloud ears, needles or mushrooms, cook
for 10 to 15 minutes, then thicken with the cornstarch
paste. Add bean curd, vinegar, soy sauce and black pepper
and salt to taste. Lower the heat and drizzle in the egg from
a balloon whisk or your finger tips so that it forms threads
of mixture.Add sesame oil just before serving. Garnish with
the scallions if desired.
Serves 6.
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Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona Encourages Chinese Tourists to Visit Sri Lanka
Addressing the Asian Marine Tourism Conference 2022 in Ningbo, China, Ambassador Palitha Kohona made a ringing call for Chinese tourists to visit Sri Lanka and enjoy it’s unmatched range of attractions. It is expected that China will ease its Covid related travel restrictions in the coming months. Dr. Kohona also discussed the potential for Chinese cruise ships to visit Sri Lanka with the vice president of the Chinese Cruise and Yacht Federation. Three million Chinese undertake cruise holidays annually.
Urgent Medicinal Supplies From US to the People of Sri Lanka
Consequent to the request of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., and under the guidance of Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe, Heart to Heart International, a renowned global humanitarian organisation in the United States made a generous in-kind donation of urgent medicinal supplies worth $ 908,547 (Rs. 326,077,518.30) to the people of Sri Lanka.
Four Year Old Athena has joined the Bellevue Bumblebees Here with Coach (daddy)
Jean-Louis and Assistant Coach (sister) Emma during practice.
Anel De Silva and Sachin De Silva
win 111th W Shakspeare Golf Tourney
The much awaited 111th W Shakspeare Golf Tournament teed off last Sunday at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, with Heritage Teas’ father and son duo Anel De Silva and Sachin De Silva emerging winners on a better score on the Back nine. Both winners and runners up had a total score of 38 points played on a Stableford format and the winners edged out Harsha Abeywickrama and Amal Cabraal of the Sunshine Holdings team to the runner up position based on the best score on the last nine holes.
Indika and Anusha Boteju’s daughter Aveah Celebrated her 1st Birthday in North Hollywood, Ca.
(Photos by Moran Moran)
Ganlath Insurance Services
John Amirthiah’s Daughter Arianna Celebrates 18th Birthday
at the Foundation Room in Anaheim, Ca.
Birthday girl Arianna with daddy John Amirthiah, Kingsley and Renuka Rajah.
Guests Raksitha Dissanayake, Roshan Seresinhe and Sanka Marcelline.
Birthday girl Arianna with Aloma and Denzil Ratnasoma.
Samantha Chandrasoma, John Amirthiah and friend.
Pradeep Amirthanayagam
appointed again to People’s Leasing Board
Pradeep Amirthanayagam has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Board of the People’s Leasing and Finance PLC with effect from 15 July.
He previously served as the Chairman of People’s Leasing and Finance. Amirthanayagam is a reputed advertising and media personality in Sri Lanka who counts over 35 years of experience in the advertising industry. He is currently the Chairman and Managing Director of the leading advertising agency Holmes Pollard & Stott, which he was instrumental in setting up over 30 years ago.
Beautiful Kandy: Tour of the Sacred City
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Prudential Financial Education Series
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Wednesday, July 27th at 6 p.m.
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Niran and Achala’s Daughter Vishni Celebrated her 21st Birthday
in Long Beach, Ca.
Lewis Tucker
husband of Sonali (Jinadasa) Tucker Celebrated his 70th Birthday in Culver City
Past pupils of Bishops College who attended the party were Keerthi Marasinghe, Migari Marasinghe, Sarosh Atapattu, Jivaka Atapattu, Dilhara Kalansuriya, Sonali Tucker, Kshanika Wijeweera, Riquaza Zavahir, Pradeep Perera, Achala Weerasinghe, Niran Weerasinghe, Kavi Wijeweera, birthday boy Lewis Tucker.
DIMO unveils Pela Batta, first and only paddy transplanting machine in Sri Lanka
Expressing his views, Rajeev Pandithage – Director of DIMO who also oversees the Agri Machinery business of the Group, said: “Fuelling the dreams and aspirations of the farming community of the country, DIMO constantly promotes agriculture mechanization. The newly introduced Pela Batta will help realise that objective, and coupled with over 8 decades of DIMO trust and engineering excellence, unwavering DIMO warranty, and the invaluable after-sale service through an island wide branch network, we firmly believe that this machine will be in high demand among the Sri Lankan farming community.”
New Mercedes EQXX Made With Mushrooms and Cactus! by Supecar Blondie
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Miss Sri Lanka 2021 Sade Greenwood
is CJS First Youth Ambassador
Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2021 Sade Greenwood embodies what CJS envisions for its future – young and energetic with a daring sense of style. The collection is symbolic not just of Sade’s personality, but the beauty of the country she comes from, Sri Lanka. “The sapphire exemplifies Sri Lanka, being one of the oldest sources of rare blue sapphires in the world,” explains CEO of CJS Akram Cassim.
Jayam’s Choice
“Quando Quando”
Englebert Humperdinck
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Elephant Myths
by Thivanka Perera – Aegle Creations
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo
July 22nd, 2022
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In the backdrop of the moon landing, this week on our Kaleidoscope dose of positive, daring different, we chat with Peter D’Almeida on protests, Anushka Wijesinha on IMF warnings and Markus Loning on new supply chain laws, have a burst of batik, traffic-stopping dances, economic and market news!
Obituaries – Sad News
Roshanee Fernando passed away in Victoria, Australia. Wife of Sharky, mother of Dr Shyara and Dr Shashini (both in Australia), mother-in-law of Prasad Fernando and Manuja Liyanage, grandmother of Ashane, Shevan, Teshan, Shanaaya and Shalayna, daughter of late Richard and Claudeliya Fernando of Mt. Lavinia, sister of late Priyantha and Prema, Srinath and Kusum, Lalith and Swarna, Ranil and Rukmal and Ruwanal and Jasmine. Funeral Service was on 16th July 2022 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sale Victoria at the Sale Lawn Cemetery Sale Victoria.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Warm chickpea salad with chili and lime dressing
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 yellow(brown onion), finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/3 cups (14 oz/440g) drained, canned chickpeas
juice of two limes
1/4 cup (2 fl oz/160ml) chili oil
1/2 cup (3/4 oz/20g) fresh cilantro (fresh coriander
leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
crusty bread, warmed, for serving
METHOD.
Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok over
medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until
soft,3-5 minutes. Add chickpeas and stir until
heated through,about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to
low,add lime juice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add chilli oil and cilantro and season with salt and
pepper. Serve warm with bread.
Serves 4.
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The Historic Galle Face Hotel built in 1864
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Dr. Kohona Explores Ways to Boost Trade with China
Sri Lanka Ambassador in Beijing Dr. Palitha Kohona has requested the China Asia Economic Development Association Urban Cooperation Committee (CAEDAUCC) to establish Sri Lanka national pavilions, both online and offline, as part of the overall efforts to promote Sri Lanka products.Declaring Sri Lanka should make every effort to increase exports to China, Ambassador Kohona said increase of Sri Lankan exports to China could help Sri Lanka overcome the current crisis.
Newlyweds Alexa and Trey of Bellevue, WA Cruising Alaska on the ‘Discovery Princess’
Happy 4th Birthday Athena (You can’t beat that smile!)
Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth Celebrations in London (Please click on arrow)
Congratulations Graduates !
Samantha Djahanshahi
Sydney Bacon
Lianne de Silva
Wathni Wije
Shehan
Lunch with Sheahara Pandithage of Wembley, UK at “The Strand House” in Manhattan Beach, Ca.
Antique 200 year old couch from Sri Lanka in excellent condition new corduroy green upholstered – Valued in Sri Lanka for much more than asking price.
(Own a Part of Sri Lanka’s Heritage)
$6000 firm – Call Jayam 626-335-7266
Shanthi and Nandi Jasentuliyana 40th Wedding Anniversary in Diamond Bar, Ca.
Urgently Required Medical supplies were dispatched to the University Hospital Peradeniya (UTH), by Meditech Data International CEO Dilip Niranjan Jayasekara from the funds raised at the 40th-anniversary gathering of Shanthi and Nandi Jasentuliyana.
Lassana Launches La Treats Range of Cookies
Lassana Group of Companies, has launched of a delicious and innovative range of exclusive cookies to the Sri Lankan market under its own proprietary brand, ‘La Treats’. With the promise of ‘Treat Yourself’, La Treats presently offers six unique flavours for cookie lovers to enjoy. All new flavors of freshly baked La Treats cookies, including Choco Chip, Red Velvet, Milk and Malt, Fruit & Nut, Blueberry, and Raisin are now available for purchase online and at all Lassana showrooms, island wide.
Jayam’s Choice “For So Long” by The Bee Gees (Please click on arrow)
Lankan Muslims forgo Hajj pilgrimage to save forex for the country
Over 1,500 Muslims who were planning to make the Hajj pilgrimage this year have decided to skip in a bid to help Sri Lanka conserve scarce foreign exchange. Saudi Arabia had allocated a quota of nearly 1,600 persons from Sri Lanka for the Hajj this year. It was the first time in two years Sri Lanka got an opportunity as Saudi cancelled the practice of one of the pillars of Islam for outsiders in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. Sources said if Sri Lankans were to undertake the pilgrimage the cost would have been around $ 7 million.
Significant Contribution to Natural Sciences: Rohan Pethiyagoda
In what is probably the highest accolade paid to a Sri Lankan naturalist ever, this year’s Linnean Medal for Zoology was bestowed on Rohan David Pethiyagoda, who, though not a scientist in the formal sense, has as a naturalist been a guiding light with his magisterial Freshwater Fishes in Sri Lanka (1990) and been responsible for the discovery and/or description of almost a hundred new species of vertebrates from our island. The ceremony at Burlington House on May 24, and Rohan Pethiyagoda says he felt very honored as a Sri Lankan to be standing there.
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Stardust Nite at the Ceylinco Ballroom on July 10th 1970 Rs. 7.00 (were you there? Livy was!)
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo June 3rd, 2022 (Please click on arrow)
We have large whiskeys and even larger seagrass, fanged fans, young bakers, the port in action and our top story
discusses the cause of our crisis plus economic snippets.
Obituaries – Sad News
Major General Yogendra Balaretnarajah VSV USP NDC – Former Chief of Staff, Sri Lanka Army – husband of late Sarojini, father of Anusha, Arjuna and Brahman and grandfather of Ashwin, Akshara and Bhishman, father-in-law of Mohan Villavarayan and Dr Anjana, son of late Mr & Mrs Balaretnaraja of Kachcheri – Nallur Road, brother of Mrs Chandramathy Ganesharatnam, late Mrs Ratnaleela Tissainayagam, Dammayanthy Nadaraja, Ganendra, Balendra, Rajendra and Nareshkumar. Funeral was at the General Cemetery, Kanatta new Crematorium 2nd June 2022 with Hindu rituals followed by escort under full military honors.
(See Appreciation by S. Skandakumar below)
Charles Selvaratnam David “Charlie” (73) passed away in Sydney, Australia on May 25th 2022.
Charlie was a Civil and Structural Engineer working for the New South Wales Government. Husband of Puvaneswari (Rani), father of Prishan, Nishan, father-in-law of Anita, grandfather to Maya, Alisha, brother of late Alfred (Alfie), Sarojini, Joseph (Joe), Paul, brother-in-law of late Ranjini, Indran Nallamanickam, Rohinie, Ami. Funeral was in Sydney on 6th June 2022.
Colman Ebert (Former G.A.) – Husband of Indrani, father of Cheruka, brother of Elton and Maise and Roy and Viji, expired. Burial was at General Cemetery Borella, Roman Catholic Section. on 30th May 2022.
Live Life To The Fullest – Albert Einstein Just Saying !
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Crisp Asparagus Rolls with Cheese and xo Sauce
Ingredients
16 fresh large asparagus spears (about 1 lb./500g)
6 cups (1.5liters) water mixed with 1 tablespoon
of salt
Ice water
2 to 3 sheets filo pastry (20×11 in/50x28cm each)
for wrapping
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
4 teaspoons XO sauce
1/2 cup (1 stick 125 g) butter, melted
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
Makes 16 pieces
Preparation time:20 minutes
Cooking time :10 minutes
METHOD
1.Cut off the bottom one-third of the asparagus spears and
discard. Bring the salted water to a boil in a saucepan and
blanch the asparagus spears for 3 minutes, then drain and
quickly plunge into the ice water.
2.Cut the filo pastry into long rectangular strips with the width measuring 2/3 the height of the asparagus spears.
3.Place the grated cheese and the asparagus spears on a large plate, then move the plate to and fro to roll the asparagus in the cheese until well coated.
4.Place each asparagus spear on a filo strip, close to one end. Spread 1/4 teaspoon of the XO sauce over the asparagus and brush the filo strip with the melted butter.
5.Wrap by rolling the filo strip around the asparagus spear 3 to 4 times and seal with a dab of the butter. Repeat with all the other asparagus spears.
6.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and pan- fry the asparagus rolls on all sides, placing the sealed edge face down first, until the filo pastry turns golden brown. Serve hot on a platter.
Should you have any questions or requests,
please email me at :
Beautiful Sri Lanka
(Preserve our Beautiful Natural Sri Lankan Heritage)
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It’s Summer in Los Angeles
Buddhists, Christians and Muslims Celebrate Ramazan at Galle Face, Colombo
The Muslim community organized an alms-giving for the Maha Sangha at Galle Face to mark the end of Ramazan fasting season. A nun and a cleric serving meals to the Maha Sangha at the event. Ven.Omalpe Sobitha Thera and Ven. Rajawatte Vappa Thera were present along with the clergy.
Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona Presents His Letter of Credence
to The President of Mongolia
Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona, who is concurrently accredited as the Ambassador to Mongolia, presented his Letter of Credence to the President of Mongolia, H.E. KhurelsukhUkhnaa on 27 April 2022. Arriving at the State House for the Credentials Ceremony, Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona, inspected a ceremonial guard of honour and was accorded an extended meeting by the President, H.E. Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. The Ambassador conveyed the warmest best wishes of the President of Sri Lanka, to the President of Mongolia and he proposed consolidating the bilateral relations further with a state visit once travel restrictions are more relaxed.
Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to
Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe
ComBank Digital wins AFTA award for
‘Best Frictionless Credit Evaluation Initiative’
Representatives of the Commercial Bank accept the AFTA award. From left: Commercial Bank Senior Manager – Digital Banking Unit Chamindaa Fernando, the Bank’s Manager – IT Nadika Nagahawatte, President of Fintech Association of Sri Lanka Rajkumar Kanagasingam, Association’s Senior Advisor Dr.Tissa Jayaweera, Assistant Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dharmasri Kumaratunge and the bank’s Executive Officer – Integrated Risk Management Department Malinda Liyanage.
Shelanee Marcelline Graduates in Class of ’22
Loyola Marymount University
(Shelanee is the daughter of Sanka and Ishani Marcelline of Altadena, Ca.)
A Beautiful Boutique Hotel
in the Heart of Colombo
“Rosmead Place” by Thilanka
Vote For Shawn Thever – Sri Lankan for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Office 118
Primary Election June 7, 2022
Sri Lankan Aranya Manchanayake
Shines in Australian Athletics
Aranya is the daughter of Anushani and Anuja Manchanayake of Melbourne, Australia. Her grand parents are Swarna Nagahawatte and late K Premaratne, formerly of People’s Bank and Sarath and Ranjini Manchanayake, living in SL. Aranya Manchanayake won bronze in the under 18 womens pole vault at the Australian track and field championships 2022 in Sydney. This is her 2nd National after winning bronze for 4×100 womens relay in 2018.
Amrit Sidhu Marries Indrajith Premachandra in Washington
(Photos by Sarah Falugo and Vogue)
Indrajith Premachandra of Brooklyn, New York were marriedf in a Sikh and Buddhist ceremony in Payallup, Washington. The wedding was officiated by Prasanna
Yamasinghe of Los Angeles as Ashtaka. Amrit is a Resident Physician in Brooklyn, New York. Indrajith is a SVP working in Risk Management. A three day affair, celebrating Amrit’s Punjabi Sikh culture along with Indrajith’s Sinhalese uddhist culture. Indrajith is the son of Rohan and Shanthi Premachandra.
Congratulations
to Shanthi and Nandasiri Jasentuliyana
40th Wedding Anniversary
in Diamond Bar, Ca.
Shehan and Riho Jayakody Wedding
Son of Mangala and late Mangala Jayakody
1 Hotel, West Hollywood, CA.
Minoli de Silva of Washington DC
Now Skates For Team USA
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Isipathana College OBA 1963/1973
After the inaugural ex-co meeting of Isipathana College OBA Yearly Group 1963/73. Pioneer Group. 27.04.2022.
L/r Naveen Gunawardena, Ivan Perera, Chandima Gunawardena, Laki Wickremasinghe, Ajantha Upali, Sanath Ketiparachi, Raja Sirisena, M. F. Jiffry, Anura Serasingha, Kusum de Zoysa, Mahendra Dharmadasa, Mervin Preena and Janak Muthucumarana.
Jayam’s Choice
“Speak Softly Love”
“The Godfather” theme by Andy Williams
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight
by The Boy Choir
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Wedding of Casey Van Calbergh
Piet Van Calbergh Good Friends! (Circa 2002)
Jayam, Gina, Iswari, Rene, Judy and Piet on board the schooner at Piet and Mary Van Calbergh’s daughter Casey’s wedding.
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Still Looking for:
CHARMAINE VEMADEVAN
and MICHELLE HATCH
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Ceylon Tamil Pop Songs Collection
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“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo
May 6th. 2022
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Would the 19th or 20th Amendment work is our top topic this week on Prime Group Kaleidoscope plus glam galas, exquisite cane craft, printing in peril, feeding the 5,000, economic titbits, old nuns and even older goddesses.
Obituaries – Sad News
Wilson Karunaratne (79) passed away. Wilson established himself as the villain of Sinhala Cinema made his debut appearance in the Hadawath Neththo film directed by Subayar Makeem in 1974. He won a merit award for the Nicholas’s role in the film titled Sasara Chethana directed by veteran artiste Malani Fonseka. He had contributed a number of films including Yakadayaka, Jeewana Ganga, Saradiyelge Putha, Hithuwoth Hithuwamai, Hitha Mithura and Selinage Walawwa. Cremation was at Kirulapone crematorium.
Benjamin Gomez (Ben) – Son of late Chevalier Christian and Agatha Gomez, brother of late Mary, Delly, Jerome, Beta, Bridget, Catherine, Lazarus, Francis and Bertie. Funeral was on 4th May 2022 at the General Cemetery, Borella.
Rupert Rasanayagam (93) passed away in Colombo on April 28, 2022. He was the elder brother of the late Francis and Dr. Indran Selvaratnam.
JUST FOR A LAUGH
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
POMEGRANATE-ORANGE CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS
1 large orange, zest finely grated, juiced
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 1/2 dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Freshly ground black pepper
6 teaspoons Canola oil
Kosher salt
3/4 cup lower salt chicken broth
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1″ pieces
1 red onion, peeled and cut into 3/4″ thick wedges
14lb Chicken, cut into eight serving pieces,
trimmed of extra skin an fat patted dry
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Directions
Post a rack in the center of the oven and heat the
oven to 400F.
In a medium saucepan,combine the orange juice and
pomegranate juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat
and reduce to 14 cup about 15 minutes. Add thyme,
cinnamon and the pepper. Divide the mixture between
two small bowls to one bowl add two tspns. of oil and
1/2 tesapoon of salt to the other, add thechicken broth
all but 1 teaspoon of the orange zest, and 1/4 teaspoon
of salt.
Scatter the sweet potatoes, and onion over the bottom of
a metal glass or ceramic baking dish that measures about
10x15x2 inches.toss with the remaining 4 tspns.of oil and
remaining thyme. Arrange the chicken pieces, skin side up,
on top of the vegetables and brush with all of the juice-oil
mixture. Roast for thirty minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and reduce the temperature
to 375F.Pour the juice broth mixture around the chicken
pieces and scatter the walnuts around the chicken. Return pan to the oven andand roast until vegetables are tender and an instant-read thermometer registers 165F in several pieces of chicken, 20 to 30 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter. Use a slotted spoon to arrange the vegetables and walnuts around the chicken.
Sprinkle the vegetables with a little salt and sprinkle a little
orange zest over all. Season the sauce to taste with salt and
pepper and pour into a pitcher to pass around at the table.
Serves 4 to 6.
I hope you enjoy the dynamite Mediterranean flavor combinations
in this dish.
Questions and requests are always welcome.
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President to Roll Out 1,000 New
National Schools Establishment Program
Bringing ‘Vistas of Prosperity’ to the forefront, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will ceremoniously launch the 1,000 new national schools establishment program, covering all nine provinces. The inaugural ceremony of the 1,000 new national schools establishment program will be held at the Siyambalanduwa Maha Vidyalaya in Monaragala today at 10:30 a.m. auspicious time with the blessings of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and by the invitation of the Leader of the House of Parliament and Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, President’s Media Division said.
Alliance Finance Secures USD 10 mn
From Netherlands’ FMO
Sri Lanka’s oldest finance company, Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), has received the second tranche of USD 5 million from the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) as part of a long-term financing facility of USD 10 million to expand its growing portfolio of MSME business. AFC secured this USD 10 million facility from the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO in mid-2021 and received the first tranche of USD 5 million on July 1, 2021 With an investment portfolio of EUR 6.3 billion, FMO is one of the largest European bilateral private sector development banks with investments in 85 countries. This financing series is also a significant development for the country’s MSME sector, which is considered as the backbone of the economy. Romani de Silva, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of AFC said.
Shanghai Cooperation Council Awards Twentieth Anniversary Medal to Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona
Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona was among the selected ambassadors to be awarded the Shanghai Cooperation Council’s twentieth anniversary medal for contributing to the Organization’s development and progress. The award ceremony was attended by all the member states of the SCO and other invited guests.
Some Great Things Sri Lankans
Achieved in 2021
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Christmas in Colombo 2021
Students of Sunflower Montessori School, Van Nuys, Ca. visit Owner Iswari Camou in Glendora, Ca.
Laju and Anurag Choudhry attended Iswari Camou’s Sunflower Montessori School when they were three and four years old. One of their favorite teachers was Jeanne Page Mather. They visited Iswari and Rene’s home in Glendora, Ca. with their Mom Rajashree during the Christmas season. Now Laju has a clothing line called “lacedbylaju” and Anurag is an executive in the movie industry.
Cruisin’ to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
For The New Year on the ‘Grand Princess’
The Grand Princess arriving at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Ringing in the New Year on the deck of the ship.
Champagne, Music and Dancing.
Eight people took the five day cruise to celebrate 2022.
From left are Sandra, Taz, Gina, Sanka, Errol, Jilska, Ishani and Jayam.
‘A kiss is just a kiss!’ Sanka wishes Ishani on their 28th wedding Anniversary. The waiters, maitr’d, head waiters and crew sang the Anniversary Song. A special singer from the crew serenaded them by singing “My Way.” (That’s Camelia at the back. She was a riot)
Our fantastic waiter Daniel from Serbia and his able assistant Camelia, from the Phillipines, kept us laughing and took good care of us. They asked the cook to prepare special Indian food. Buriyani, chicken curry, pappadams and chutney. We also had lobster, prime rib and creme brulee.
Arriving at Cabo!
Brave enough to eat Mexico’s famous “street tacos.” They wouldn’t give us a table for eight! The food was great! Service was horrible! But we enjoyed.
Jayam’s Choice
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
we celebrated his 84th Birthday on January 8th
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Rhythm of Beauty – Anna-Marie Ondaatje
We have known her for her flair for rhythmic gymnastics. However Anna-Marie Ondaatje was recently back in the spotlight for another reason. She made her debut into the world of beauty pageants, an ambition she had been cherishing all these years, to follow the footsteps of her paternal great aunt Maureen Hingert who was runner-up Miss Universe 1955.
Street Food in Sri Lanka
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Prithi Fernando’s Cocktail Party
in her Luxurious Penthouse
at Colombo City Center Residences
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Mercy Fonseka
(used to live in New York)
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World’s tallest Netball lady 6’10” is from little town Jaffna(right). From left Olympian sprinter Susanthika Jayasinghe, Cricket Captains kUmar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena.
Two Legends Singing Together
Alas! They are no more!
David Weinman Celebrated his 50th
Wedding Anniversary with wife Doreen-Ann and Family in Australia
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Happy New Year From
Agnes and Michael Thambinayagam
They Passed Away in 2021
Never to be Forgotten
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“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo
January 7th. 2022
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Wishing you the very best in 2022, here’s what unfolds on Prime Group Kaleidoscope this week – the wheels turn in the EQXX and the Orient Express plus a turbo stove, a book man adds to feel good stories and a candid young politician plus much more.
Obituaries – Sad News
Desmond de Silva (77) The veteran Sri Lankan singer passed away in Melbourne, Australia of a heart attack. Regarded as the ‘King of Baila’, the legendary singer was born in Matara. He launched his career in popular music in 1963 as the lead vocalist of the Fire-Flies. He also performed with leading Sri Lankan pop groups – ‘Spitfires,’ ‘Gabo and the Breakaways,’ and the ‘Jetliners.’In 1976, he decided to form his own band, “Desmond and the Clan”, which performed in various countries in Southeast Asia.
Sir Sidney Poitier (94) has died. The actor, activist, director and ambassador became the first black man to be awarded Best Actor at the Academy Awards in 1964 for Lillies of the Field.
Over the course of his illustrious film career, Poitier was nominated for a further two Oscars, 10 Golden Globes and six BAFTAs, as well as receiving eight Laurel nominations.
Dinesh de Soyza passed away recently in Sri Lanka under tragic circumstances. Son of Sumana and the late Dr Tony de Soyza. Brother of Ishani (Australia) and Rajith (Arizona).
Jeya Ratnanather – Passed away on December 17, 2021. Wife of Leslie, mother of Chanath (USA), Shamindra (USA) and Iyendra (Canada), daughter of the late R.I. and Vaida Fernandopulle, sister of Deva, Neil, Renuka (all predeceased) and Ermina, passed away on 17th December 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic, a private funeral was held on the same day.
Lucky de Chickera’s Book About the
Tsunami that hit Sri Lanka
This book is fiction based on fact; on the Dec 26th 2004 Tsunami that ravaged Countries in S. ASIA. The story is about a fisher family living in Hikkaduwa and the travails that they were faced with on account of this catastrophe. He has authored five books since 2010 and sold in many Countries. Lucky was shortlisted for the Gratiaen and also nominated for the State Literary Award.
The author’s contact details are 011 2715343 TP, and lucky.eldece.dechickera@gmail.com on email.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Stir-fried shrimp with Tamarind
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons tamarind Paste
2/3 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons palm sugar
2 tablespoons chicken stock or water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
6 dried red chillies, fried
1 pound uncooked shelled shrimp (leave the tails on)
1tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2tablespoons fried sliced shallots
2 scallions, chopped to garnish
a handful of cadjunuts to garnish
METHOD
1.Put the tamarind paste in a small bowl, pour over the boiling water and stir well to break up any lumps. set aside for thirty minutes. Strain, pushing as much of the juice through as possible. Measure 6 tablespoons of the juice,
which is the amount needed, and store the rest in the fridge. Heat the oil in a wok. Add the chopped onion and fry till golden brown.
- Add the sugar, stock, fish sauce, dried chillies and the tamarind juice, stirring well until all the sugar dissolves, Bring to a boil.
3.Add the shrimp, garlic and shallots. Stir-fry for about 3 -4 minutes until the shrimp are cooked.Garnish with the chopped scallion and sprinkle the cadju on top (if desired).
4.Serve with a bowl of steamed Rice .
Serves 4-6.
I hope all of you stayed safe,followed the rules and had as happy a holiday Season as you could and are safe.
Aunty Roma.
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