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INTRODUCTION As of 2010, there were 45,159 Sri Lankans living in the US. Substantial immigration began in the 1990s when many fled the violence of the Sri Lankan Civil War. The majority of Sri Lankan-Americans live in the vicinity of either New York City (where there’s a Little Sri Lanka on Staten Island), central New Jersey, or Los Angeles.

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Happy St Patrick’s Day March 17, 2023 (erin go bragh)

Happy St Patrick's Day March 17, 2023 (erin go bragh)


Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)

Celebrates 50 Years in 2023

Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC) Celebrates 50 Years in 2023


Raja de Silva – President 1975

Raja de Silva - President 1975

During his SLAASC presidency, Raja de Silva’s involvement with the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Tom Bradley helped promote Sri Lankan heritage and culture. He

helped improve SLAASC newsletter with his graphic design knowledge. Raja contributed multiple poems and articles for the SLAASC newsletter. Raja was a past pupil of

St. Peter’s College and was very involved in the Past Pupil’s Association in California. Raja managed the Graphics design division for the Automobile Association of America. Raja de Silva passed away in 2011. Raja’s wife Chinta and children Manomi and Niran were all very involved with the association.


Harry Hatharasinghe

Harry Hatharasinghe

Harry Hatharasinghe was a Committee Member of the SLAASC for many years and served in the Committees of

Jayam Rutnam, Anthony de Silva, Raja de Silva and Rajah Rutnam. This hard working gentleman was opposed to being President, but he worked hard in furthering the goals of the SLAASC. One of his major feats was organizing the

first perehera in the USA in 1974. Harry and his wife Sudharma, performed as dancers, drummers and actors at various functions including the PATA Conference at the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. They were also responsible for teaching Sri Lankan cultural dancing to the community in Los Angeles.


The Ceylon America Association of Southern California Makes History in 1974

The First Perehera in America

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The first Perehera in the United States was held at the Lotus Festival in Echo Park, Los Angeles in 1974. Organized and produced by Harry Hatharasinghe, his wife Suddharma, his sons Rohan, Roshan and Rabi as well as numerous people in the community. The event was televised by NBC’s Paul Moyer and Kelly Lange. Chandra Hathotuwegama was the Nilame, Roshan Hatharasinghe and Rohan Gunewardena were Kandyan dancers, Niran de Silva led the procession, Baskran Panchadsaram was the Kawadi dancer. Ravi Gunewardena, Rohan and Rabi Hatharasinghe, Manomi de Silva and many others participated. The Perehera was attended by thousands of spectators as you can see in the video.


Dr. Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura’s Acclaimed Teledrama ‘Kunchanada’ Will Feature on Sirasa TV Beginning March 20.

Dr. Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura's Acclaimed Teledrama 'Kunchanada' Will Feature on Sirasa TV Beginning March 20.

Kunchanada

Shot on location, award-winning Sri Lankan director Christy Shelton’s  Kunchanada (elephant trumpet)  is a tribute to daughter Sarah’s enduring love for the gentle giants of this world by her parents, Dr. Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura, the producers. The resulting forty-episode masterpiece grapples with the rough currents of the elephant-human conflict enacted daily on the rural landscapes of Sri Lanka. This timely yet timeless story is so wonderfully told through Indika Atthanayaka’s expert lens, accompanied by music director Kapila Poogala Arachchi’s cascading score, and it is easy to soak in the story’s emotions, the naturalistic performances of a legendary cast led by Sriyani Amerasena, and the familiar sounds of Sri Lankan villages. This must-watch series will begin featuring on Sirasa TV beginning March 20th at 7.30.

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75th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence Celebrated in Los Angeles

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Sri Lanka in the spotlight at Top Model of the World

Sri Lanka in the spotlight at Top Model of the World

Sadani Peiris has all the qualities for ‘Top Model of the World’, published – Charisma, Confidence, Eloquent Speech, and a Winning Attitude.Sadani has done Sri Lanka proud by taking the second runners-up position (third) in the finals, held in Egypt. The title of Top Model of the Word went to Mexico, with Colombia coming in second. Sadani has been signed by Toabh Creative Model Management Pvt. Ltd., in India – a top international agency that represents international models.

 

Enthusiastic response to the Tourism Promotion Event held at the Embassy, Beijing

Enthusiastic response to the Tourism Promotion Event held at the Embassy, Beijing

Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Beijing, China hosted a very successful Tourism Promotion event at the Embassy premises, attended by approximately 100 Tour Operators, Agencies, Service Providers, Media and Government Representatives. The gathering was addressed by the Ambassador, Dr. Palitha Kohona, the Minister Counselor, Nalika Kodikara, Chairman of the Tourism Promotion Bureau, Chalaka Gajabahu, President of SLAITO, Nishad Wijethunga, President of the Hotels Association, M. Shanthikumar and Managing Director of Spring Travel, Yang Yang. They highlighted the unique attractions of Sri Lanka and encouraged the tour operators and the media to assist in promoting visits to Sri Lanka. There was a question and answer session also.

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Local Elvis Janaka Palapathwala to do it in the US

Local Elvis Janaka Palapathwala to do it in the US

Janaka Palapathwala is very much in the news these days, and his local shows have been crowd-pullers. Janaka recreates the Elvis Presley era, through song, and presentation, and that has made him extremely popular with those who still love the music of the late king of rock ‘n’ roll. “Dates in Toronto, Canada, Washington DC, and New York, are in place. Texas and Minnesota are confirmed but not the dates, as yet. “I’m only waiting for confirmation from LA and San Francisco and then we can finalise the itinerary.

Arya and Yara’s Birthday Party at Adventure City, Ca.

Arya and Yara's Birthday Party at Adventure City, Ca.

On February 24th, 2023 Charles Schokman of Australia Celebrated his 94th Birthday.

Here With His Furry Friend Kira.

Happy Birthday Charles

On February 24th, 2023 Charles Schokman of Australia Celebrated his 94th Birthday. Here With His Furry Friend Kira. Happy Birthday Charles


Classical and Cool 2023 – Gehan Cooray

Classical and Cool 2023 - Gehan Cooray

A moment from my CLASSICAL AND COOL charity fundraiser concert last weekend, captured by Ramesh Malintha. I really don’t think Torgeir Kinne Solsvik and I could have been *ANY MORE ECSTATIC* about the way our concert unfolded!!!!!! It was a HEAVENLY NIGHT. At Bishop’s College.


Sheraton Kosgoda Celebrates 3 Years

Sheraton Kosgoda Celebrates 3 Years

Managed by the world largest hospitality group Marriott International, the Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort, is the first Sheraton property to open in Sri Lanka. The resort has been in operation since February 2020 and has welcomed many local and International travellers from all over the world. Only 90 minutes away from Colombo, the resort is nestled in picturesque Kosgoda, known for its sea turtle conservation project and pristine beach with dreamy sunsets.

Clarendon Foundation Fundraiser at the Omni Hotel, Los Angeles

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Clarendon Foundation Fundraiser at the Omni Hotel, Los Angeles (Photos by Moran Moran)

Clarendon Foundation Fundraiser at the Omni Hotel, Los Angeles (Photos by Moran Moran)

Clarendon Foundation Fundraiser at the Omni Hotel, Los Angeles (Photos by Moran Moran)

Clarendon Foundation Fundraiser at the Omni Hotel, Los Angeles (Photos by Moran Moran)

Clarendon Foundation Fundraiser at the Omni Hotel, Los Angeles (Photos by Moran Moran)


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Gem Mining in Sri Lanka – a Risky Business

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Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Woodley Park, Van Nuys, Ca.

Saturday April 15th – Keep the date free!

Sinhala and Tamil New Year Woodley Park, Van Nuys, Ca. Saturday April 15th - Keep the date free!


Shivantha Wijesinha “Breathe” (Official Music Video)

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Samantha Weerasinghe Gunther and Thaminie Weerasinghe Perera – Cousins in California

Samantha Weerasinghe Gunther and Thaminie Weerasinghe Perera - Cousins in California


Shangri-La Colombo hosts Michelin-starred dining with Chef Larry Jayasekera

Shangri-La Colombo hosts Michelin-starred dining with Chef Larry Jayasekera

Shangri-La Colombo welcomes Sri Lankan culinary sensation in the form of One Starred Michelin Chef Larry Jayasekera to host three exclusive dining events where guests can experience first-hand his celebrated gastronomic flair. 

Culinary Collaborations at Shangri-La Colombo is a series showcasing personalities in the culinary arts, exchanging ideas, and offering gastronomic delights to its valued patrons. To mark Shangri-La Colombo’s 5th anniversary this event featuring Chef Larry will be Volume Three of the series. Chef Larry’s variety of mouth-watering delectable dishes will be paired to perfection by Sommelier Elvis Ziakos, who has been named Sommelier of The Year – UK.


Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo March 10th, 2023

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Happy International Women’s Day this week as we focus on women in insurance, a molecular geneticist who’s the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, inequity in jobs and pay, check out the IFC’s stance on Sri Lanka, the changed Toblerone, some fab underwater images for World Wildlife Day and give glam status to women of any age.


Obituaries – Sad News

Rita Bernadine Thangarajah,

Rita Bernadine Thangarajah, 

retired teacher, Pandatteruppu, Sri Lanka, went to be with the Lord on January 26th 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Daughter of the late Sam and Annam Rutnam. Beloved wife of late William Thangarajah, loving mother of Shirubthy, Irene, Christine, and Carolyn. Mother-in-law of Suhen Setukavalar, Rohan Bartlett, Kenneth Gunasureshan and Nesan Nesaraj. Grandmother of Naomi and Nathan, Esther and Joel, Matthew and Mark, Rachel and Ruth.  Sister of the late Anton Seevaratnam, James Rutnam, Rani Arnold and Shanthi Rajaratnam.

Rita Bernadine Thangarajah, A celebration of her life was held on February 1st 2023 at Merrylands Baptist Church, Merrylands, NSW 2160.

 

Christopher Royston Ellis (82)Christopher Royston Ellis (82) is an English novelist, travel writer and erstwhile beat poet. He passed away at his home in Kaikawala, Sri Lanka on February 26, 2023. Royston’s funeral was held on February 28, 2023 at Maddewela crematorium, Bentota. May his Soul Rest In Peace!.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olga Fernando – (Retired teacher,​ St. Joseph’s College,​ Colombo). Sister of Priyani and late Brig. George,​ Rita,​ Alfred,​ Major. Boniface and Remigius. Sister-in-law of Angelo,​ Shirani,​ and late Mallika,​ Wifred and Emelda. Burial was at General Cemetery,​ Mount Lavinia on February 3rd 2023.


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Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen

Fresh beef stew pie on a cutting board. Meat in puff pastry

Belizean Meat Pie….

Ingredients

Pastry

2/4 Cups All purpose Flour

1 tspn. Salt

1/2 Cup Shortening

1 Egg

2/3 Cup water

 

Filling

1/2 lb. ground Beef

1/2 tspn. salt 1/2 tspn. Black Pepper

1/2 tspn. Thyme

1/4 cup Onion finely chopped

1 clove Garlic, finely chopped

1/4 Cup Green Bell Pepper Wocestershire

1 Tbs. Ketchup

1 1/2 cup Water

1 TBS Cornstarch 1 TBS Water

Habanero (finely chopped optional)

 

Bake at 375 degreesF for 25 minutes.

This Recipe makes 12 Servings

For any questions OR Requests please email me

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Wild Leopard in the Jungles of Sri Lanka

(Preserve our Beautiful Natural Sri Lankan Heritage)

Wild Leopard in the Jungles of Sri Lanka (Preserve our Beautiful Natural Sri Lankan Heritage)

 

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Fiona Chandiram Ladies Golf Team Wins ‘Vijay Amritraj Cup’

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Team USA, ‘Par Tee ladies’, with Fiona Emersely Chandiram in the center, receiving the ‘Vijay Amritraj Cup’ from tennis legend Vijay Amritraj.

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Sue Sirisena, Jeanne Page Mather, Shymala Amritraj and Fiona Emersely Chandiram. Sri Lankan American, Fiona Emersely Chandiram led her team of eight lady Golfers, Team USA – ‘Par Tee Ladies’, to victory at the Vijay Amritraj Foundation charity golf invitational 2022, for the ‘Vijay Amritraj Cup’, at the Porter Valley Country Club, in Los Angeles. Fiona is an alumni of Methodist College, Colombo and the school Games Captain. Team USA, ‘Par Tee Ladies’, had the highest stableford points amongst the eleven teams of 88 golfers. Teams competing included five teams representing India, three USA teams, two teams representing Sri Lanka, led by Nick Perera and Naresh Moonesinghe and one team representing Mexico. Golf was followed with dinner and the awards presented by Vijay Amritraj, also of movie fame, as an actor in movies, including Star Trek and James Bond, ‘Octopussy’.


Sri Lanka Foundation’s Awards Ceremony was Spectacular!

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The Sri Lanka Foundation’s Awards Ceremony Gala was held at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Ca. on November 13th, 2022. Here is Chairman and Founder of the SLF Dr. Walter Jayasinghe, wife Aeshea Jayasinghe, President Dr. Dishan Jayasinghe and wife Zuigly Jayasinghe.

(The Sri Lanka Foundation’s Awards Ceremony was organized by Shirani Stanislaus and her Team who put on a spectacular show). The MC’s were Achala Weerasinghe, Sajee Perera and Thivanka Kurera.

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Mohan Chandramohan presents the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cardiac Surgery, and Biomedical Engineering to Professor Ajit Yoganathan.

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Jayam Rutnam presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to

Professor Asgerally (Asgi) Fazleabas, for his excellence in the Research of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology.

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Dr. Walter Jayasinghe presents the Outstanding Community Service Award for his excellence as an Infectious Disease Specialist in Covid Guidelines, Vaccines, Therapeutics, and Community Service to Dr. Deepthi Jayasekara.


The Years Biggest Musical Show is on Saturday, December 10th, 2022

Don’t Miss It!

(Thusitha and Sudarshani’s 32nd Production)

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Keep the Date Free!

Saturday April 22nd, 2023 at the Hilton in Glendale, Ca.

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Sanjiv Gunasekara presents the Outstanding Performance by a Young Professional Award for her excellence as a singer, dancer, model, and Actress to Talin Silva.reSri Lanka Foundation’s Award Ceremony …..continued

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Munir Akbar presents the Rising Star Award to Dr. Zainab Ifthikar for her excellence in Philanthropic Endeavors, Academic Achievement, and as an author.

Munir Akbar presents the Rising Star Award to Dr. Zainab Ifthikar for her excellence in Philanthropic Endeavors, Academic Achievement, and as an author.

Dr. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana presents the Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in Technology, and Electrical Engineering to Dr. Yasantha Rajakarunanayake.

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Dr. Sarath Gunapala presents the Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence as an Internationally Recognized Researcher, Academic, and Engineer to Professor Tissa H. Illangasekare.

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Dr. Dishan Jayasinghe presents the Outstanding Community ServiceAward for excellence in Research and Clinical Work in HIV/HCV and Covid -19 Disaster Relief, and Humanitarian Work to Professor Dushyantha Jayaweera.

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Dr. Walter Jayasinghe presents the Sriamerican of the year Award for excellence as an Artist, Humanitarian, and Community Leadership to Keith Ranga.

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Dr. Walter Jayasinghe presents the President’s Award for excellence in Exceptional Philanthropic Services for the Betterment of the Sri Lankan Community to Priyalal Kurera.

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Professor Sivalingam Sivananthan presents the Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence as an Eminent Scholar, Diplomat, Professor, and Author to Professor Patrick Mendis.

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Rohan Sourjah presents the Outstanding Performance by a Young Professional Award for excellence as a World Renowned Musician, Entrepreneur, Producer, and Philanthropist to Amith Boteju.


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The Sri Lanka Foundation Academy of Performing Arts Dance Group put on a fabulous show.

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Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe with Dr. Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura.

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Dr. Deepthi and Roshani Jayasekara with their son and daughter.

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Tissa and Sheila Atapattu with Habiba Akbar and friend.

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Suba and Alex Perera of Chino Hills, Ca.

Suba and Alex Perera of Chino Hills, Ca

Dr. Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura, Dr. Sarath and Vajira Gunapala and friends.

Dr. Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura, Dr. Sarath and Vajira Gunapala and friends

President of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC) Sam Kurera, with friends.The SLAASC celebrates 50 years in 2023.

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The very talented Talin Silva entertained the guests.

The very talented Talin Silva entertained the guests.

Some of the presenters included Dr. Walter Jayasinghe, Professor Siva Sivananthan, Dr. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana,

Dr. Sarath Gunapala, Mohan Chandramohan, Jayam Rutnam and Dr. Dishan Jayasinghe.

Fashion Show

The fantastic Fashion Show was organized by Achala Weerasinghe. Above are all the models.

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Producer/Choreographer Achala Weerasinghe takes a bow!

Model-Minori-Itoh.

Model Minori Itoh

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Model Gavin Rutnam

Rukee-Shyanne

Model Rukee Shyanne

(there were many more fine models)

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Morina Dass, Ms. California

Gethsemane’s 2022 ‘Clyde Carols By Candlelight’ Television Spectacular.

Hosted by Kerrigan La-Brooy.

(Launches in Melbourne Australia on Sat Dec 17th from 7.30 – 9.30 pm AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time.)

Gethsemane TV:

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Channel 31:

https://ctvplus.org.au/content/melbourne-live

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Prestigious Sri Lanka Foundation Awards Ceremony on Sunday, 13th November at Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, Ca.

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The Sri Lanka Foundation International Awards, honouring excellence among the Sri Lankan expatriates will take place on November 13 in Los Angeles in the United States.

The ceremony recognising those in the Sri Lankan expatriate community whose work has had an essential impact on the lives of their contemporaries dates back to 2003 and continues to be the most prestigious event among

Sri Lankan expatriates from around the world. The aim of the ceremony is to make the awardees feel that their work is valued. It also shows approval and gratitude for their creativity and outstanding achievements and makes the broader community of Sri Lankans aware of their accomplishments. It serves to inspire the younger generation to achieve excellence in their chosen fields.

(Excerpt from article in Sunday Observer by Nandi Jasentuliyana)


President Ranil Wickremesinghe Addresses the China International Import Expo

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the first speaker after President Xi Jinping to address, on line, the well attended and highly prestigious 5th China International Import Expo CIIE and the Hongqiao Economic Forum Opening Ceremony. In addition to the President of Sri Lanka, the opening ceremony was addressed by the heads of State of Mauritania, Mozambique, Belarus, Guyana, Solomon Islands, and the Director General of the World trade Organisation, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, and the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona represented Sri Lanka at the ceremony.


Launch of New U.S. Embassy in Colombo

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, and the U.S. Department of State’s Under Secretary for Management John Bass officially opened the new U.S. Embassy on Galle Road in a festive event that included officials and private citizens from both countries. “It was a great honor to celebrate our new Embassy in the presence of the President of Sri Lanka, honored guests, and colleagues,” said U.S. Ambassador Chung. “We have had an embassy in Colombo since Sri Lanka’s independence in 1948, and the new campus symbolizes our enduring partnership with Sri Lanka.”


Investment Promotion State Minister

Dilum Amunugama Inspects Port City Colombo with Raja Edirisuriya, Executive Project Management Director

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Past Presidents of the SLAASC

met to plan Celebrations of 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)

(Founded in 1973)

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Lotus Tower and Port City

are Revenue Generators

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Two iconic projects in South Asia, the Colombo Port City and the Lotus Tower are turning out to be major revenue generators for Sri Lanka. The Lotus Tower which was living on handouts doled out by the Treasury has reversed this negative trend and is now earning revenue not only in rupees but in foreign currency as well. Since its opening a few months ago it has netted in almost Rs. 1 billion erasing the myth that it was a white elephant. The Colombo Port city too is generating income through several leisure projects that have begun operations. Several new investors have expressed interest in investing and the next historic landmark of the Port City will be South Asia’s largest Duty Free shop that will be opened in April next year.


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Miss Tourism World 2022 Grand Finale

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Sri Lanka will host the much awaited Grand Finale of the ‘Miss Tourism World 2022’ worldwide pageant in December 2022. Eighty beauties, winners of their National Pageants will vie for the Miss Tourism World 2022 title. The contest commences on December 8 and will conclude with the Grand Finale on December 21. Komangodage Thilini Kumari, Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Tourism World 2022 will represent Sri Lanka.


Samantha and Cole were cowboys for Halloween in Glendora, Ca.

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Cargills Food City Opens its 500th Outlet

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Home-grown Sri Lankan brand, Cargills FoodCity, achieved another milestone with the opening of its 500th retail outlet while also marking its 39th anniversary – since opening the first outlet in 1983. The latest outlet was opened in Battaramulla. Cargills Deputy Chairman Ranjit Page, speaks at the event. The company is the single largest collector of fresh produce, sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables from a network of over 5000 farmers and contributes over 4 per cent of the national production in fruits and vegetables. It is also the largest collector of fresh milk in Sri Lanka and hopes to enter the field of inland fisheries.


Roger and Helen Weerasinghe of

Simi Valley, Ca. celebrated Halloween on the Cruise Ship ‘Carnival Radiance’ recently

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Work on $789 m Colombo West International Terminal begins at Colombo Port

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The construction work of the newly built West Terminal of Colombo Port(CWIT) commenced under the patronage of the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva. Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Bagle participated in this event as a special guest. The ministry emphasizes that this entire project will cost 789 million US dollars. 51% of this total investment belongs to Adani, 34% to John Keels, and 15% to Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The length of the jetty constructed under this project is 1,400 meters. The total terminal area is 65 hectares. The container capacity of this terminal is 3 million.


Sri Lanka on show

at World Travel Market London

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The Sri Lanka pavilion at WTM was declared opened by Tourism and Lands Minister Harin Fernando, along with High Commissioner in UK Saroja Sirisena, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Chalaka Gajabahu, Sri Lanka Conventions Bureau Chairman Thisum Jayasuriya, SLTPB Director Marketing Dushan Wickramasuriya, senior officials from the High Commission and industry partners.  


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First Sri Lankan female singer in Solo Concert Lakruwani Fernando

in North Hollywood, Ca.

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Happy 10th Birthday Maddy Rose

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Sri Lankan Girl Happy to Play for Australia

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A Sri Lankan table tennis player Sanaya Buddhadasa has won a place in the Australian youth team to play in the World Youth Table Tennis Championship scheduled to be held in Tunisia from December 4 to 11. She will represent Australia in the Under-19 singles, doubles and mixed doubles at the meet in Tunisia. “When I came to Australia I wanted to become a national champion here and my dream is to represent Australia in the Olympics. I am happy to be the number one ranked player in the Under-17 and 19 categories at the moment,” said Sanaya.


Wildlife Film Maker Makes History

Thivanka Perera’s “Sri Lanka Leopard Dynasty” to be telecast on National Geographic’s “Natgeo”

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This is a first time genuine news from Srilankan wildlife Film making. ‘Sri Lanka Leopard Dynasty’ Produced by THIVANKA RUKSHAN PERERA on behalf of AEGLE CREATIONS PVT LTD. SRI LANKA, will Première Telecast on NatGeo – WILD from 13th Nov 2022.

 

Miss Sri Lanka New York Contest in Staten Island, New York

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Kaleidoscope With Savithri Rodrigo November 11th, 2022

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Some bullets of what we have on Kaleidoscope –

  • World’s largest economy-USA
  • Corporate earnings to drop
  • Growing trade
  • Permacrisis
  • Chefs with skill
  • Race The Pearl
  • Plus-size ballerinas
  • Stock, oil & gold prices

And lots more!


Obituaries – Sad News

Sonia Alagoda

Sonia Alagoda (85)

Beloved Mother of Deshan Atapattu and Sonali

Perera. Mother-in-law of Yeni and Nick. Loving Grand Mother of Ashley and Brandon. Daughter of the late Frank and the late Laetitia Alagoda. Loving Sister of the late Gloria Weerakoon, the late Deanna Nanayakkara, and Frank Daya Alagoda.

Visitation

Tuesday, November 15, 2022. 3:30 PM – 7: 30PM

Gates, Kingsley& Gates Praiswater Mortuary,

6909 Canoga Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303

Funeral Service   

Thursday November 17, 2022. 10: 00 AM

St Andrew & St Charles Episcopal Church

16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills, CA 91344

Interment               

Thursday, November 17, 2022. 12 Noon

Oakwood Memorial Park and Cemetery

22601 Lassen St, Chatsworth CA 91311

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Andrew and Charles food pantry.

http://www.2saints.org/donations-and-pledges


Iresha-de-Silva

Iresha de Silva passed away recently in Los Angeles, Ca. Funeral Service was at La Mirada, Ca. on November 3rd 2022.


Bashid Ahmed Karamali (90),​ passed away on October 28th in Massachussets, USA. Husband of Yvonne Karamali (nee Gunasekara). Son-in-law of the late Fred and Daisy Gunasekara,​ of “Woodlands” Ethul Kotte. Brother-in-law of the late Siri Rupesinghe,​ Freda Weerasinghe,​ Grace Samarasinghe,​ Ruth Wijesinghe,​ Frederick Gunasekara and Charles Gunasekara. Father of Riaz Karamali,​ Dilara Hafiz and Nahid Markosian.​ Bashir retired from the IMF,​ WA. DC.,​ as Asst Director of the Middle Eastern Dept.,​ at the early age of 56. 20 Bayon Drive,​ Apt 215,​ South Hadley,​ MA 01075,​ USA by karamali@icloud. com.

Mrs Thelma Thiedeman of Glen Waverley, Victoria, passed away on October 30, 2022. Wife of late Lieut. Cdr. Noel Thiedeman, R.Cy.N. retd., The President, S L E S A Requests inform retd. Sri Lanka Naval Officers  and Naval Association.


Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen

ATTACHMENT DETAILS Jalapeno-and-Shrimp-Salad

Jalapeno and Shrimp Salad 

Ingredients

1 iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves,

  or assorted leaves

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

12 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green beans

1/2 cup chopped cooked carrots

1/2 cucumber, about 4 ounces chopped

2 hard- cooked eggs coarsely chopped

1 drained pickled jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

salt

Method

1.Line a large salad bowl or platter with the lettuce

  leaves. Stir together the mayonnaise and sour cream

  and set aside.

2.Combine the shrimp, beans, carrot, cucumber, eggs and

 jalapeno, in a separate bowl. Season with salt.

3.Add the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture to the 

  shrimp, folding it very gently, so that all the ingredients

  are well mixed and coated with the dressing. Pile the

  mixture into the lined salad bowl or arrange 

  attractively on the platter and serve with salt.

 

You may contact me with any questions or requests.

romadezoysa1@gmail.com


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