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Aruna Krishantha Elected President of Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC – Founded in 1973)
Aruna Krishantha (right) is congratulated by Past President Niroshan Kahawatte and Founder President Jayam Rutnam after being officially sworn in as the new President of the (SLAASC). Also pictured are Secretary Shan Vaitilingam, along with Past Presidents Sam Kurera and Gamini Gunewardena. Aruna Krishantha takes the helm of SLAASC, the oldest organization of its kind in the United States. The SLAASC proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2023. The official inauguration ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.
Iswari, Romany and Vickie Graduated from ‘Association Montessori Internationale’ London in 1967
(from left) Vicki Rupasinghe, Romany Sagadevan, and Iswari Camou recently reunited for a special lunch in Pasadena, California. They graduated together from the prestigious Association Montessori Internationale, studying under the directorship of Mario Montessori, son of the renowned founder of the Montessori method, Maria Montessori. Their reunion celebrated decades of friendship, shared experiences, and their enduring connection to the Montessori legacy.
Insurance Expert Chris Ganlath of Los Angeles, Ca. Visited the Geishas in Tokyo, Japan
Celebrating the music of “Boney M” Upul Dharmadasa Productions delivered another Musical Masterpiece at the Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo
On 5th April 2025, Boney M’s timeless hits lit up Cinnamon Lakeside in a vibrant tribute by Upul Dharmadasa Productions. Performers Rajitha of Misty, Radika Rajavelu, Dilmi, and Falan Andrea wowed the crowd with their electrifying energy and vocals, reviving the Boney M spirit in spectacular style.
Upul Dharmadasa Productions has raised the bar for entertainment in Sri Lanka, delivering Hollywood-style concerts that are a rare treat both locally and internationally. With a long-standing gap in premium entertainment experiences, audiences have been craving more, and UD Productions has stepped in as a trailblazer, consistently setting new standards in the local music scene.
Upul Dharmadasa Productions’ 7th successful concert showcased world-class Hollywood-style entertainment, further cementing their reputation for masterful musical experiences. Hosted by the ever-charming Clifford Richard, the night drew a diverse and enthusiastic crowd of over 1,000 attendees, all immersed in a wave of nostalgia and celebration.
General Shavendra Silva, Sujeewa Silva and Preethi Fernando
Chrisanthi and Laki Wickramasinghe
Kumudu Jayathilaka and Dr. Lanka Jayathilaka
Sanjeewa Geeganage and Tharunya Nibhashi
Upul and Barbara Dharmadasa and Tharunya Nibhashi
Ravi Karunanayake and Family
Dillan Ariyawansa and Friends
Boney M Concert at Cinnamon Lakeside in Colombo (Please click on arrow)
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SLAASC Aluth Avurudhu -Puthandu Celebrations Over one thousand Sri Lankans gathered at Charles H. Wilson Park in Torrance, Ca. (Televised by Chathura of Ada-Derana in Sri Lanka)
Jayam’s Choice “If I had a hammer” Trini Lopez (Please click on arrow)
Brazilian Soccer Legend Ronaldo Enjoys Holiday in Sri Lanka
Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo Nazário, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, is currently enjoying a holiday in Sri Lanka with his family. Known for his incredible speed and goal-scoring prowess, Ronaldo, nicknamed “O Fenômeno” (The Phenomenon), has been soaking in the island’s beauty and charm.
OMG Sri Lankan Seafood at Ministry of Crab! Food Tour in Colombo, Sri Lanka! (Please click on arrow)
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo April 17th, 2025 (Please click on arrow)
vignettes of historic crosses, a Nuga Gama Avurudu, a warrior for aborigines, empower MSMEs, 1Q 2025 markets, Bhutan’s new airport plus weekly news snapshots.
Obituaries – Sad News
Pope Francis (88) passed away at the Vatican on April 21, 2025. At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words:
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.”
Leoma Dorothy Bakelmun,passed away in Colombo. Wife of late Monty, mother of Rory (Canada), Jerome and Roger (Australia), mother-in-law of Carolina (Canada), Samantha and Ranmalie (Australia), grandmother of David, Leanne, Nicole and Elliot. Burial was on April 19th 2025 at General Cemetery, Borella (R.C. Section).
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Peking Duck with Mandarin Pancakes
Ingredients
- 4lb.Duckling
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- salt
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1/2 cucumber, cut into thin finger like strips
- 12 Mandarin pancakes
Dipping Sauce
- ¼ Cup Hoisin sauce
- Thick soy sauce to taste
Serves 8
Bring a large pan of water to the boil and plunge in the duckling to scald the skin. Carefully lift out and drain thoroughly. Secure the legs with string and leave to drip over a bowl overnight in a cool dry place. Blend the honey, water and salt together and use to brush over the duck skin. Hang up again and leave for 2-3 hours. Repeat and leave to dry completely for another 3-4 hours.
Set the duck on a rack over a roasting pan and place in the center of a hot oven (450 F/ 230 C).
Immediately reduce the oven temperature to moderate (350 F/ 180 C) and cool for one and a quarter hours. Check that the skin is crisp (do not baste the duckling). If necessary, increase the oven temperature for the last 15 minutes. Meanwhile, remove the root from the scallions, then cut in half lengthwise. Pop in ice cold water. Prepare cucumber, drain and dry on paper towels. Prepare the Mandarin pancakes and the sauce. Carve the ducking at the table, traditionally, only the skin was eaten. But these days most people carve the skin and meat together. This is then dipped into the prepared sauce and rolled up together with some of the scallions before eating.
Mandarin Pancakes:
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 7/8 cup boiling water
- 3 Tablespoons peanut or sesame oil
Makes 20
Sift the flour and salt into a bowl or food processor. Gradually add sufficient boiling water and 1 tablespoon of the oil to form a soft but not sticky dough. Knead 2-3 minutes or 30 seconds in the food processor. Allow to rest for 30 minutes. Divide the dough into 20-30 pieces. Roll each evenly into 5 inch or 7 inch rounds. Brush the surface of half the rounds with oil, and sandwich pairs together. When the pancakes are ready, brush the surface of a heavy frying pan with oil. Work with two pans to speed up the process. Place the pancakes one at a time in each pan and cook over a gentle heat until the pancake is puffy but not color. Turn over and cook a further 2-3 minutes. Lift out and pull the two pancakes apart. Pile up on a plate while cooking the remainder of the pancakes. Keep hot, covered with foil. Leftover pancakes can be frozen.
