Good News From Jayam – March 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Good News From Jayam – March 1, 2024 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Tourism Sector Earns Record Rs.7 billion in 45 Days
| Amid a rejuvenated focus on revitalising Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an observation tour in Tangalle and Galle, underscoring the Government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities. President Wickremesinghe’s visit came in the backdrop of record earnings from tourism this year (45 days) alone, which amounted to Rs.7,000 million from 306,708 tourists. The tourism surge in Sri Lanka is evident from the unprecedented 106 percent year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals, with around 9,000 visitors daily. |
Key US Official Donald Lu Hails Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery as Greatest Comeback story
| US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu says SL is a different place a year on since crisis began. Praises SL as successful example of US administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy in collaboration with partners like India. Says SL’s comeback was result of help from friends. Claims debt restructuring by creditors like Japan, India and France forced China to follow suit Stresses a crucial aspect of SL’s requirements now is support for its sovereignty from all stakeholders. |
Kumara Bey of Chatsworth, Ca. Graduates |
Kumara Bey graduated December 12, 2023 from Arizona State University with a BS in Sociology. Her family flew to Arizona to see her cross the stage. Evelyn Bey, Yusuf Bey, Yusuf Bey III, her uncles James Rutnam and Tony Bacon.
Kumara is the grand daughter of Chandran and Judy Rutnam.
Sri Lanka Foundation Int. Presents International Awards 2024 For Reservations Please Scan the QR code or click on link below
Sri Lanka Foundation: Meet Outstanding Performance by a Young Professional Award winner Enoka Amali Fernando
Enoka Amali Fernando’s journey began at Musaeus College and Stafford International in Sri Lanka, where she won numerous awards for swimming and academic subjects. She went on to represent Sri Lanka at the Asian Games for swimming. After winning multiple scholarships for her final two years of college in the USA, Enoka graduated Summa Cum Laude from North Carolina State University with a double degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering.
Enoka has more than 20 years of experience as an aeronautical engineer.
Sri Lanka Foundation: Meet Exceptional Achievement Award winner Roy Malleappah
| By trade, Roy is a construction engineer in Los Angeles, California. However, Roy decided to handle the epidemic of snakebites in Sri Lanka, as it has one of the highest numbers of snakebite-related fatalities in the world. Snakebite envenoming is a WHO-recognized neglected tropical disease. Roy and his USAVRI team have worked tirelessly for over a decade in pursuit of his goal: coordinating the production of the first effective polyvalent antivenom for Sri Lanka’s snakebite victims. Roy’s vision at the outset was to develop a medicine that would not need refrigeration, as most antivenoms do, and that would be simple to administer, facilitating quick implementation in rural dispensaries. |
Julie Chung Invites Aquaman Star Jason Momoa to Explore Sri Lanka’s Environmental Efforts
| US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has extended a warm invitation to Hollywood actor Jason Momoa, known for his advocacy for environmental conservation, to witness Sri Lanka’s mangrove restoration efforts and explore its vibrant marine ecosystem. The Ambassador’s invitation comes hot on the heels of the Aquaman star Momoa congratulating Sri Lanka for being declared a UN World Restoration Flagship, in recognition of the country’s efforts to rebuild and restore its mangrove ecosystems. |
Mystique Fusion by the Sri Lanka Muslim Association in Los Angeles (Photos by Moran Moran)
The fashion show Mystique Fusion was organized by the Sri Lanka Muslim Association women’s branch. Held at the Cerritos Center for Performing Arts on Sunday January 28th. This event was attended by over 240 ladies from the Sri Lanka, Pakistani, Indian and Middle Eastern community.
The opening dance sequence was done by SLF followed by the Fashion Show and Bollywood Dancing by the Ada Dance Troupe. The evening was filled with an array of colors and fashionable ladies enjoying the fun and food.
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The 2024 Bugatti Chiron A Steal at only $6 Million
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SLAASC and Consul General’s 76th Independence Day Celebrations Photos taken after the celebrations (Photos by Moran Moran)
“Slow Food” at Mount Lavinia Hotel Makes a Grand Comeback
| Mount Lavinia Hotel (MLH), hosted its first Slow Food event for the year recently at the newly renovated Horizon Rooftop. This occasion brought together prominent figures, including the German Ambassador, the Cuban Ambassador, corporate leaders, key opinion leaders in the country, and media partners. Slow food, a concept that emphasizes the importance of locally sourced ingredients and the connection between food and the environment, made a grand comeback with the leadership of Anura Dewapura – Chief Operating Officer of MLHG. Known for hosting a variety of Slow Food events in the past, “Slow Food Italia” was the first of the series of twelve slow food events MLH has planned for this year, each highlighting a different cuisine every month. |
Lakshman Kadirgamar – True Sri Lankan |
Sol Housein Mirissa
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Complete History of Sri Lanka by Matt Baker (Please click on arrow)
Kerrigan La-Brooy to Appear at Bujil Place in Casey, Australia on October 19th, 2024
| Entertainer Extraordinaire Kerrigan La-Brooy returns to stages at selected venues around Australia, including an Exclusive Melbourne Only Fundraising ‘Concert Dance’. With a staggering 25 number 1 Hit Singles and closing in on a record breaking 4 consecutive years on the Airplay Charts, the chart-topping, singer songwriter, swings into action. Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at the Multimillion Dollar Entertainment Complex, Bunjil Place, in the City of Casey. Music from all Genres. Predominantly Country & Rock ‘n’ Roll. Grab an Early Bird Discount. Limited Tickets on Sale. |
Kaleidoscope February 22nd, 2024 (Please click on arrow)
| We’re bringing you a koi story today, chatting with Sir Alexander McCall Smith who’s sold over 40 million books, checking out a diversity driven designer, UAE’s largest Hindu Temple, Kala Pola and figuring some economic bits! and of course – there’s more! |
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Dipping Sauces
1.Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Rice Wine vinegar
2.Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Peanut Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Honey or Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1/2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon minced Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon grated Ginger
- Sriracha to taste
3.Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Ketchup
- 1/3 cup distilled White Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
4.Hoisin Almond Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1/3 cup Hoisin Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced Garlic
- 1Tablespoon sweet chillie sauce
- 2-3 Tablespoons Water
- 3 Spoons of Almond Butter or any nut
5.Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 Tablespoon Red Onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon Sweet Chillie Sauce
- 1/2 cup Fresh frozen Mango Chunks
Make each Sauce by combining ingredients in a blender till smooth and serve in a sauce boat with a serving spoon.
These dipping sauces are great with Chinese dumplings, Spring Rolls, Cutlets and some Pastries.
Please email me with all your questions and requests.
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Good News From Jayam September 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Good News From Jayam September 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
One of the Many Beautiful Dancers
that appeared at the Sri Lanka Foundation’s Sri Lanka Day Expo and Parade 2022
On Sunday, August 13th, 2022 the final count down began while hundreds of people anxiously waiting started to log in to the SLF PLATFORM!!!! The entrance to the Auditorium door opened and the guests were led to the roof top in an elevator which was never witnessed in any virtual event before. The curtains rolled down, the lights went off in the Auditorium and the official ceremony began followed by the Global Cultural Program. The four hour Mesmerizing Cultural Performances from all over the world was viewed and enjoyed by many when some of the other Attendees were visiting and chatting with Vendors in the Exhibition Hall and the networking lounge was busy with people watching the Resourceful Video’s.
Happy 85th Birthday to
Dr. Walter Jayasinghe Founder/Chairman of Sri Lanka Foundation
Photo taken at a previous Sri Lanka Foundation Awards Ceremony. Here Dr. Walter Jayasinghe presents an Award to Dr. Lareef Idroos of Los Angeles, Ca. The 2022 Awards Ceremony will be at the same venue, the historic Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles on November 13th.
President Receives Credentials of Nepalese Ambassador, Australian High Commissioner
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Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona Joins the Asian Mountain Tourism Alliance
in Calling for Renewed Concerted Effort
to Revive Global Tourism
The Asian Mountain Tourism Alliance held its sixth summit in Guiyang, Guizhou, China, on 17 -18 August 2022. Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona, in his presentation said that while Sri Lanka lacked snow covered peaks, it possessed perhaps the only high peak in the world sacred to three of the key religions of the world, Sri Pada to Buddhists and Adam’s Peak to Christians and Muslims. Dr. Kohona also invited travellers to savour the soothing beauty, lush greenery, the aroma of fresh tea engulfing the ranges and the gushing revulets and water falls of the tea country of Sri Lanka. The mountainous tea country was attracting increasing numbers of visitors and the bungalows, now converted to boutique hotels, were beginning to fill up.
“Cousins Party 2022” was a pool party
at the Camou residence in Glendora, Ca.
(Lenanders, Sassanis, Beys, Bacons,
Djahanshahis, Johns and Rutnams attended)
Dilip Niranjan Celebrates 50th Birthday
(Photos by Moran Moran)
The 50th Birthday of the Founder, President & CEO of Meditech Data International-USA , Meditech Data International (Pvt) Ltd-Sri Lanka, Dilip Niranjan Jayasekara, was celebrated at the magnificent Pacific Palms Resort on a grand scale attended by an impressive gathering of his collaborators in the medical establishment and community members. Above Nandasiri and Shanthi Jasentuliyana, Dilip, son Randil, wife Wathsala, Dr. Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura.
Wathsala, Dr. Yasantha Rajakarunanayake, Dilip,
Dr. Shobana Gunawardena, Randil Jayasekara,
Nimmi and Thilani
With Dr. Sarath and Vajira Gunapala of Pasadena, Ca.
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With Dr. Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura |
With Dr. Janesri and Sunil de Silva of Pasadena, Ca.
Vote of thanks from the birthday boy
Wathsala and Dilip share a light moment!
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Ranjan Ramanayake goes to Watch his film
“The Game”
Former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake who is currently serving a prison sentence in Welikada Prison, went to the Gold Class Theatre at Scope Cinema at the Colombo City Center to watch the movie ‘The Game’ in which he acted. Ranjan Ramanayake was taken by the prison officers to the theatre under strict security and a limited number of people attended the showing.
Jayam’s Choice
“Dancing Queen”
by Abba
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Amaya Hills, Kandy offers
special deals for Bradby Shield
Amaya Hills, Kandy going beyond their traditional Bradby deals are offering a series of special ‘deal’ for the 76th Bradby Shield encounter between Trinity College and Royal College on September 3. The Resort will be offering transfers from the train station to the resort, shuttle service to Pallekele stadium and back, live music featuring OIC, papare bands, a gala dinner buffet from 7 p.m. to midnight with a massive spread of International and local cuisine, live cooking stations, bites corners, beverage promotions and entrance to Le Garage nightclub after party with Sun FM.
“Ten Guitars”
by Sherwin Jayah
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The Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (Founded in 1973)
(Celebrates 50 Years Serving the Sri Lankan Community in 2023
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Domino’s Sri Lanka opens
37th outlet in Matara
World’s leading pizza chain, Domino’s Pizza has brought its beloved flavours to the southern coast of Sri Lanka with the ceremonious opening of its 37th outlet in Matara on 1 August. The people of Matara can now enjoy Dominos’ tantalising range of pizza, sides, pasta, desserts and beverages, as well as an unmatched level of customer service and care, with convenient and traditional dining options including Dine-In, Carry-Out and Delivery.
The Golden Harvest
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Shayleena Wijerathna Teen Petite USA
Shayleena Wijerathna was Crowned Teen Petite USA making her the 1st Sri lankan American to earn that title. She is 14 years old and in high school. She will be competing at the Universal competition next year. We would love to share it with our Sri lankan community. She worked really hard day in day out for months with several coaches. We want to share with girls her age with hard work and determination, age is just a number. She has a Facebook page, website and an Instagram account.
fb – Shayleena Wijerathna
instagram- @shayleenaw
Her platform is to normalize autism. She is the founder of a non profit organization called Difference is Beautiful. Shayleena is the daughter of Ronika Wijerathna.
Suvini Jayasekera Opens New Office
“Shakthi Vaidya” in Encino, Ca.
Sri Lankans at Elvis Week
in Memphis, Tennessee
Moira James from London, England with Elvis fans from Sri Lanka Jeanne, Gina from Indiana and Anula from Maryland at Elvis Week.
Two Sri Lankan origin Canadians among Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2022
In Toronto,two Sri Lankan Canadians, Professor Janaka Ruwanpura and Dr. Sivakumar Gulasingam were among the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2022. The annual awards celebrates the achievements of inspiring Canadian immigrants. Professor Ruwanpura is a scholar in construction engineering and an award-winning academic. He is the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Research/International) and Professor of Engineering at the University of Calgary. A few recent awards received by him include the Distinguished Alumni Award (Arizona State University), Life Time Achievement Award from Sri Lanka Foundation (Los Angeles) and City of Calgary’s International Achievement. Dr. Sivakumar Gulasingam is an award-winning physical medicine and rehabilitation physician attached to University Health Network’s Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and an Assistant Professor of the University of Toronto.
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Two identical Mahagony solid wood hand carved chairs Sri Lanka origin in excellent condition
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“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo
August 19th. 2022
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On Kaleidoscope today in the backdrop of Nuga Gama – the village in the city, we chat about stagflation, logistics, the economic crisis’ impact on women & girls, give you some market and economic news plus check out deep dive chess.
Obituaries – Sad News
Anthony John Bernard (Tony) Anghie (91) Passed away on 22nd August at the Army Hospital in Colombo. Husband of Varini, father of Antony, brother of late Trevor, Maureen and Maurice. Funeral was held on 24th August 2022 at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour.
Frederick White “Freddy” (91) Passed away in Perth, Australia.on August 13th 2022. Husband of Lavender. Father of Fred Jr., Dhyan, Bernardine, Suzette, Cliff and Fiona.
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Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Liver Hath Maalu (Liver with Seven Vegetables)
Ingredients
1/4 lb. Capsicums (Maalu Miris)
1/4 lb. Large red onions
1/4lb. Ash Plantains (Alu Kehel OR Unripe Green Burros-Available in Mexican Markets)
1lb. Liver
1 tspn. Pepper powder
1 1/2 tspns. corriander powder
1/4 lb. Potatoes
1/4 lb. Eggplant/Brinjals/Aubergine (whichever ONE you call them)
1/4 lb. tomato
3 tspns. Chillie powder (or less to your preference)
1 tspn. mustard seeds crushed
4 tspns.Vinegar
3 tspns. salt
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
2″ piece cinnamon
oil for deep frying
3 Tbspns. oil
5 cloves garlic finely chopped
6 ozs. coconut milk
a sprig of curry leaves
2 cardomons
2 cloves
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 ozs. Bombay onions sliced.
Method
1. Peel red onions and set aside. Peel plantains, cut into 1/2″
cubes, rub with turmeric and set aside.Wash,dry and cut
brinjals into 1/2″ cubes, cut capsicums into four, wash and
cut potatoes into 1/2″ cubes, tomatoes into four and liver
into 1/2″ cubes after having washed and having removed
the skin. Keep all of these aside.
2. Heat oil for deep frying and deep fry potatoes, brinjals and plantains separately until they are light brown.
3. Dip red oinons, chillies, tomatoes in the deep fat and
remove immediately.
4. Heat oil, sliced onions, curry leaves, liver, garlic, cloves
cardomoms and cinnamon and allow to cook for about
8-10 minutes. Then add coconut milk, curry powders, salt,
pepper, vinegar, fenugreek and mustard.
Cook a further few minutes.
5. Add the fried vegetables. Simmer for 10 minutes more.
This curry may be served with Yellow Rice OR Ghee Rice.
Should you have any questions please email me:
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sri lanka foundation’s sri lanka day expo and parade must not be missed – register now – letter from jayam
sri lanka foundation’s sri lanka day expo and parade must not be missed – register now – letter from jayam
Dear Friends
We in Los Angeles are fortunate to have an organization like
the Sri Lanka Foundation in our midst. They go out of their way to do what they can for the community and Sri Lanka.
The Foundation is famous for many things, one of which is their Sri Lanka Day Expo and Parade held on the route of the famous Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA. Thousands of
Sri Lankans lined the streets of Pasadena to watch the parade with pride in the past.
Due to Covid, the Foundation has not been able to organize this annual celebration. Instead, they have thought of a great idea of celebrating “virtually.”
The previous virtual event in 2021 was a great success, with thousands clicking in to watch performances of Sri Lankan culture worldwide.
This year, the celebrations begin on August 10th. Lets show
our support to the Sri Lanka Foundation, who worked so hard to organize this event. Over 100 products will be showcased by Sri Lankan sponsors and vendors.
Please register and watch the wonderful performances of our very own Sri Lankans with PRIDE AND GRATITUDE!
Best wishes – Jayam Rutnam
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FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Virtual Expo will be open to the public from August 10th – August 20th
There are many new features added this time for our worldwide audience. Including new online games to win prizes worth $5000!!
From now onwards you can refer your friends and family by just adding their email addresses on the registration page. Hurry up, register now and win prizes!!!
Are you excited for this year’s Sri Lanka Day Expo & Parade?
To Register Please Click on Link below
