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Happy St Patrick’s Day March 17, 2023 (erin go bragh)
Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)
Celebrates 50 Years in 2023
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 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. |
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
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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 |
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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. |
“Ordinary Magic 1993” Starring Ryan Reynolds and Paul Anka Filmed in Sri Lanka in 1993 (Please click on arrow)
Local Elvis Janaka Palapathwala to do it in the US
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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.
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 |
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
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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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Jayam’s Choice “Chances Are” by Johnny Mathis(Please click on arrow)
Book Your Dream Cruise Now Niro World Cruises in Los Angeles
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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!
Shivantha Wijesinha “Breathe” (Official Music Video)
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Samantha Weerasinghe Gunther and Thaminie Weerasinghe Perera – Cousins in California
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,
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) 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.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
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
Wild Leopard in the Jungles of Sri Lanka
(Preserve our Beautiful Natural Sri Lankan Heritage)
