Sherman De Silva

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National Flower of Sri Lanka

The Blue Lotus or Water Lilly

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Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2022

Uschi Perera

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Los Angeles Sri Lankans

Cruise on “Carnival Panorama”

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The Abeyguneratnes, Jayakodys, Kaluwahewas and Ekanayake on board the ship and in Mexico.


Louis Page’s New Album Released

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Louis Page’s latest album of five has just been released in digital stores, through Arabesque Records. Entitled Mirage à la Russe – it’s an immense panorama of ambience and sound in two epic Russian piano masterpieces, Mussorgsky’s suite ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ and an exquisite interpretation of the most famous (5th) of Scriabin’s sonatas in extended movement, known as ‘Poème d’Extase’ (Poem of Ecstasy).


Johnny and Azuma De Souza enjoying the Beach and Sunset in Squamish, Canada

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Christine de Souza Wanigasekara

with children in Las Vegas, Nevada

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Faisal Buharie was recognized by the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives at its Annual Conference in Sonoma and the American Association of Airport Executives for an award for its Aviation Management, AAAE Foundation Scholarship. With Corinne Nystrom, A.A.E. SWAAAE President and Director of Falcon Field Airport, Arizona, and, Graham Ritz, Director and Terminal Manager Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Int’l Airport – SJC. Faisal is a pilot and holds a Degree in Aerospace Engineering from California State University Long Beach.


Sherman de Silva Cruising with Friends

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Rani Buell and Daughter Suhashini of Canada were Serenaded by ‘Elvis’ at the Johns’ Residence in Manhatten Beach, Ca.

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Bishop’s College Past Pupils Association

of California – Tea Party

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Cruising on the Navigator of the Seas were Ajith Jinadasa, the Weerasinghes, the Samarasenas

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Jayam’s Choice

“Grease – You’re The One That I Want”

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

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Sri Lankan Batiks Promotion

in Antalya, Turkey

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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Turkey organised the second leg of the Sri Lankan Batiks promotional event with the assistance of the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Antalya Ali Kamburoglu. The event was held at Beachpark, Konyaalti in the city of Antalya which is the tourism hub of Turkey. The visitors admired the glamour of Sri Lankan batiks and handloom sarees, wraparounds, shawls and other dresses and showed keen interest in connecting with Sri Lankan suppliers through e-commerce platforms. 


Muslim Choral Ensemble champions humanity

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The World Muslim Choral Ensemble along with the Muslim Choral Ensemble Ambassadors for Peace performed at the Lionel Wendt on 24 July. The concert consisted of 10 international choristers and instrumentalists from India, Iran, Pakistan, USA and Sri Lanka.


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Sri Lanka Muslim Association

of California EID Dinner 2022

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Third Time in the Lion City: Ministry of Crab Conducts Pop-up in Singapore

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Dharshan Munidasa and his team from Ministry of Crab returned to Singapore for a four-night pop-up from 19 to 22 July at Shangri-La Singapore marking their third time at the flagship property of the Shangri-La group. Befitting Ministry of Crab’s unique dining experience at the historic Dutch Hospital in Colombo, the pop-up took place at The Dutch Pavilion at Shangri-La Singapore, a quaint colonial building that was formerly a Dutch School. 


Ideal Motors Unveils Sri Lanka’s

First Home-Grown Electric Car

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Nalin Welgama, the Founder and Chairman of the Ideal Group, together with a team of expert technicians who are passionate about climate change and migration to electric vehicles, developed Ideal Moksha in their very own green workshop facility in Ratmalana. Ideal Motors unveiled the ‘Ideal Moksha,’ Sri Lanka’s first home-grown fully-electric car at the JAIC Hilton.


Past Presidents of the SLAASC met at Founder President’s Home in Glendora, CA. The SLAASC Celebrates 50 Years in 2023

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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo

August 5th, 2022

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Here’s our dose of positive, daring, different on Kaleidoscope this week. There are pink diamonds, space drinks, striped & spotty ones, chambers being frank, an artist being reflective, children dreaming dreams and economic vignettes.


Obituaries – Sad News

Good News From Jayam - August 15, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 itemsOlivia Newton-John (73), who gained international fame for her iconic role in the 1978 musical “Grease,” passed away August 10, 2022. .

“Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” her husband John Easterling said in a statement.

“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years, sharing her journey with breast cancer.

 

 

 

 


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Asoka Kumara De Zoysa Rajapaksa

Join us on August 13th from 11 am to 3 pm to celebrate the incredible achievements. His life and all that he has done will forever be remembered.

Boyko & Reardon Mortuary

15 Teloma Dr. Ventura, CA. 93003. Hosted by Ananda Markalanda. Please join us after for lunch.

 

 

 

 


Asoka de Lanerolle – Husband of Nalini,​ father of Kanishka,​ Manisha and Dhanusha,​ father-in-law of Bogumila and Deenesha,​ grandfather of Chayanka and Praveen,​ brother of late Upali and Indra,​ brother-in-law of Rupa,​ Tissa,​ Mahasen and Sunethra,​ passed away. Cremation was at the General Cemetery,​ Borella on August 2nd.

 

Sunil Jayantha Gunasekara, fondly known as S.J. (Attorney-at-Law), husband of Mala, father of Manishka (Lovely), Jehan (Biggie) and Charith (Boochie), brother of Keshini and late Suneetha, brother-in-law of Nimal and late Oliver Sr., father-in-law of Rolando and Binuri and uncle of Theodore, Sudath, Sunethra, Sonali and Oliver. Funeral Service was held on 4th August 2022 followed by the burial at Borella Cemetery, General Christian Section.


Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen

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CHILLI CRABS

INGREDIENTS

2 Cooked crabs, about 1/2 lbs

1/2″ cube shrimp paste

2 cloves garlic

2 fresh red chillies, seeded or 

1 teaspoon chopped chili from a jar

1/2 ” fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced

4 tablespoons sunflower oil

1 1/4 cups tomato ketchup

1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar

1/2 cup warm water

4 scallions, chopped to garnish cucumber

 chunks and hot toast, to serve (optional)

Method

1.Remove the claws of one crab and turn it onto

  its back with the head facing away from you. Use

  use your thumbs to push the body up from the main

  shell. Discard the stomach sac and “dead men’s fingers,”

  i.e. lungs and any green matter. Leave the creamy brown 

  meat in the shell and cut the shell in half with a cleaver or

  very sharp knife. Cut the body section in half and crack the

  claws with a hard blow from a hammer or cleaver. Avoid 

  splintering the claws. Repeat with the other crab.

2.Grind the shrimp paste, garlic, chillies and ginger to a paste with a pestle and mortar.*(I have an extra coffee grinder that is great for these small jobs)

  1. Heat a wok and add the oil. fry the spice paste, stirring 

constantly, without browning.

Stir in the tomato ketchup, sugar and water and mix the sauce well. When just boiling, add all the crab pieces and toss in the sauce until well coated and hot. Serve in a large bowl, sprinkle with the spring onions. Place in the center of the table for every one to help themselves. Accompany this finger-licking dish with cool cucumber chunks and hot toast for mopping up the sauce, if you like.

Please email me for all your questions and requests.

romadezoysa1@gmail.com


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Happy Sri Lanka Independence Day

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Stunning Sri Lankan Sapphires Highlighted

at the Sri Lanka Embassy in China

 

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Glittering Sri Lankan gemstones were showcased at a glamorous event hosted by the Embassy in Beijing on 17 January 2022. Sponsored by the ‘LARWINER – Gem Art Jewellery’, a range of stunning Sri Lankan blue sapphires and other coloured stones were displayed. Around 100 invited guests, including many elite dealers attended the event. Ambassador, Dr. Palitha Kohona while welcoming the guests, explained the history of Sri Lankan gem trade and the mining process, cutting, polishing and jewellery making. He invited the guests to visit Sri Lanka to see these for themselves. The Ambassador said that mini exhibitions of this nature will be organized in the future as well and hoped that exhibitors from Sri Lanka also will participate.

Omicron Facts and Fiction

Hosted by Sri Lanka Foundation Medical, Los Angeles, Ca.

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Some Great Things Sri Lankans

Achieved in 2021

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California Thomian Golf Tournament, Tee Off

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Nigel Fernando, Jonathan Mather, Chitral Fernando, Romesh Wijeysuriya, Pujitha de Silva, Mohan Chandramohan, Mervyn Peris, Dr Ganesh Devendra, Ryan Jayatileke, Josh Brown, Vijay Amritraj and Steve James. California Thomians teed off on Saturday, January 15th at the Olivas Links Golf Course, Ventura, California, for the 9 round series 2022 Golf tournament. 8 Thomians and 4 invited guests participated at the first round of the Golf series. Pujitha de Silva, past President of the Thomian OBA and star Cricketer was # 1 on the leaderboard closing with one under par. Guests included, Mervyn Peris, Josh Brown, Steven James and Indian tennis legend, Vijay Amritraj.

Please click on link below to register

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Sri Lankan American Cousins and Spouses

Celebrate New Year in La Jolla, Ca.

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Standing: Jean-Louis, Yusuf, Evelyn, Sara, Christopher,
seated: Ash, Jenai, Jonathan and Andrew.
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Day after Christmas at the residence of the John Johns family in La Jolla were Ryan, Gavin, Patrick, Evelyn, Sheriene, Kumara, Jonathan, Christopher, Sara, Sidney, James, Yusuf Jr. Andrew and Enzo.
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Sara Johns transformed a blank table into a Charcuterie masterpiece of cheeses, meats, fruits, vegetables, and sauces for the annual Rutnam Family Christmas Party for 40 people (below).
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Jayam’s Choice

“You Can Dance” by Anne Murray

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When Jehan Wanigatunga Met
the Late and Great Sidney Poitier at the

Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia

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“Mage Mathake Obe Ruwa Ande” 

Sherman de Silva and Ayomi Perera

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Buthmi Rupasinghe’s Arangetram

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The Arangetram of Buthmi Novenya Rupasinghe was held on December 19, 2021 at Bishops College under the patronage of Minister of Youth & Sports Namal Rajapaksa. Buthmi is the daughter of Dr. Arosha Rupasinghe and Mrs Nileema Rajapakse. She had her primary and secondary education at Lyceum International School Wattala and is currently engaged at SLIIT (Sri Lanka Institute of Intormation technology) studying for her Bachelors Degree in Business Management. She is a disciple of Rangana Ariyadasa Udaya Kumara (Directress Rangana Ariyadasa Academy of classical Bharatanatyam

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People Finding People

Still Looking for:

Mercy Fonseka

(used to live in New York)

Does anybody know where she is?

Pls contact jayam2424@yahoo.com

Wedding of Wasana Ekanayake

and Pablo Gomez in Glendale, Ca.

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Wasana Ekanayake marrried Pablo Gomez on January 15th at Chevy Chase Country Club in Glendale, Ca. In photo are
her Mom Chitra and brother Aruna. They had a poruwa ceremony, Sri Lankan dancers as well as a full Mariachi band.
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Bride and groom with uncle Kirthi, aunt Asoka Wijekuleratna and cousin Sandra.

 

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With Nirosh, Enoka, Stephanie and Munchie Abeyratne.
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With uncle Dr.Lakshman, aunt Thusitha and cousin Sara Makandura.
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Bridesmaids with bride. Dilhani Jayasinghe, Nayomi Ekanayake, Sara Makandura, Jessica Ekanayake, Minori and Sayuri Ito.
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“Daisy, Daisy” Waltz

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Sri Lanka takes part in the Asian Expo 2022

at the Fairplex in Pomona, Ca.

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Los Angeles Consul General Dr Lalith Chandradasa, Jack Knight, Jayantha Somaratna, Sumedha Jayasena and Ben Lai. The Asian American expo 2022 event was held at the Fairplex complex, Pomona, Ca.on January 15 & 16, 2022.  

The Sri Lanka booth displayed samples of organic coconut oil, Ceylon cinnamon and black pepper, Ceylon tea, products from “Laksala”, rubber products from the company “Elasto” and Sri Lanka tourism brochures.

Nandasiri Jasentuliyana of Corona, Ca.

in his capacity at the United Nations, met Many World Dignitaries including President Jimmy Carter and Kofi Annan

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Nandasiri (Nandi) Jasentuliyana is President Emeritus, International Institute of Space Law, Former Deputy Director General, United Nations, and Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs. He lives with his wife Shanthi in Corona, Ca.

“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo

January 21st. 2022

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Avaluable Spiderman, a black universe, a landmine sniffing rat, a reading space, a tourism fillip, sound fiscal advice & an appeal to young people – watch Prime Group Kaleidoscope for these and lots more.
Obituaries – Sad News
Good News From Jayam February 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 itemsDaya Perera (93) of Arcadia, CA, passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2022. He was born on November 23rd, 1928, in Bandaragama, Sri Lanka. Daya was the beloved husband of Nanda Perera, loving son of late Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Magdalene Perera, devoted father of Chandima, Chatura, Dilumka, and Enoka. Father-in-law of Gayani, Saumya, Asanka and Nirosh. Caring grandfather of Sean, Ishara, Evan, Chathuni and Ryan. Loving brother of late Wimalaratne, Oscar, Late Owen, Late Denzil and Irangani. 
Funeral Arrangements: Starting Promptly at 8:30am, Sunday, January 30th, 2022
at Rose Hills Memorial Park,
Sky Rose Chapel, Whittier, CA
He was loved by all.
May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana
Good News From Jayam February 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 itemsNeela Wickramasinghe (71) passed away in Italy. Best known for the song ‘Master Sir’ which was a huge hit in Sri Lanka. Neela is a recipient of the Sarasaviya Award, Presidential award, Sumathi tele award, Zonta award and Vanitha award. She was recently appointed as the Consul General of Sri Lanka in Milan. Her remains will be flown to Sri Lanka.
Celine de Alwis – wife of the late Justice Tudor De Alwis,​ mother of Visvajit and the late Shanez,​ mother-in-law of Patricia and Chrisantha,​ grandmother of Lasitha,​ Danushka and Vimukthi. Cortege will leave residence 97 B,​ Anderson Road,​ Dehiwela at 3.45 p.m. on Tuesday 25th January for cremation at the General Cemetery,​ Borella at 5 p.m. after a short service at the cemetery Chapel. There will also be a religious service at the residence prior to departure

‘Against the Tide’- Sumi Moonesinghe

Book Launch by Savithri Rodrigo
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An engineer turned business woman turned Bank of Ceylon Chairperson turned social activist, Sumi (Sumithra) Moonesinghe is the jack of all trades and also a master of all. Venturing into spaces women rarely would, breaking norms and creating empires, Moonesinghe was someone who “goes against the tide” as stated by Savithri Rodrigo, the author of Moonesinghe’s memoir ‘Against the Tide’. The memoir was launched on 1 January at Moonesinghe’s residence. 

Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen

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Cramel Oranges 
Ingredients
8 medium navel OR Cara Cara 
  oranges (about 4 1/2 pounds)
1 cup (7 ounces) white sugar
 2 cinnamon sticks or star anise poda
 2 tablespoons salted butter
* Juice two of the oranges to yield 3/4 cup juice.
 (If 2 oranges don’t yield enough juice, add water
  to measure 3/4 cup total. Set aside.
*Slice off the top and bottom  1/2 inch from each
 of the remaining 6 oranges. Stand each orange on
 one one of it flat ends and use a a sharp knife to cut
 down and around the fruit, following the contours of
 the flesh and peeling away all the skin and pith. Turn
 each orange on its side and thinly slice crosswise into
 rounds. In a 13-by-9 inch baking dish, arrange the rounds,
 slightly overlapping,in a ingle layer.
*In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/4 cup of the 
 orange juice and the cinnamon or star anise. Bring to a
 boil over medium – high heat (this should take two or three
 minutes) and cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the
 sugar begins to color at the edges, another 3 to 5 minutes.
 (The bubbles should go from thin and frothy to thick and
  shiny.)
*Reduce the heat to medium low and cook,swirling the pan
  often until the sugar is coppery brown,1 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat,add the butter,then whisk until melted.
*Add a splash of the remaining orange and whisk until smooth (the mixture will steam and bubble vigorously), then add the remaining orange juice and whisk until fully incorporated. If the caramel separates and sticks to the bottom of the pan, return it to the heat and simmer until the hardened caramel dissolves.
*Pour the caramel evenly over the oranges, cover with plastic wrap,then refrigerate for at least 3 hours and upto 6 hours.
* Allowing the caramel to drip off into the baking dish,use a 
 slotted spoon to transfe rthe oranges to a serving platter or
 individual plates. Remove and discard the star anise or cinnamon from the caramel, then whisk to recombine and mix any juices. Pour the caramel over the oranges and serve. 
Start to finish: 40 minutes, plus chilling. Serves 6.
Should you have any questions or requests please email me.
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