S.Thomas’ College Old Boys Association NSW / ACT – A Night With Misty – Sydney Thomian Ball – 26 May 2023 – Photos thanks to RoyGrafix Here is a sample of the official photos of the S.Thomas’ (STC) Old Boys Association (OBA) NSW / ACT Dinner Dance held on 26th May 2023. The Band, Misty with Rajitha was simply amazing. The STC OBA committee in Sydney as usual put on the best ever dinner dance well supported by MC Duke. Many thanks to Roy Grafix who has captured these amazing photos! Thanks Roy!. Well done to the entire STC OBA committee members for yet another superb dance!… please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full set of official photos from the dance – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.6626393870726622&type=3 please visit eLanka Facebook page to view the full set of official photos from the dance – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.6626393870726622&type=3 ...
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Stephen De Niese passes away (sent to eLanka by Lawrence Machado ) These are the funeral services for our much loved Peterite Stephen: Rosary service on Thursday 8th June at 7 pm Funeral mass service on Friday the 9th at 11 am. Both services will be held at Resurrection Church, 402 Corrigan Road Keysborough 3173. We are requesting fellow Peterites to wear the college tie for the funeral service It is likely that the funeral service will be live streamed, Well known Former Peterite cricketer Stephen De Niese has passed away in Melbourne. He was 74. He had been ailing for some time. May his soul rest in peace and God grant his wife Marina and family the strength to cope. The De Niese Family is famous among the Peterite community. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. ...
SUNDAY CHOICE – STAND BY ME – by Charles Schokman “And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:20) “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land that the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall put them in possession of it. It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” – Deuteronomy 31:6-8. God’s promise that “I will never leave you nor forsake you” is found in ...
SRI LANKA NEWS (MAY 2023) Compiled by Victor Melder. Approximately one out of every six (16 percent) persons in the country is multi-dimensionally poor, says the Sri Lanka’s first official national Multidimensional Poverty Index (national MPI). The National MPI, using data from the Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2019, launched last week, shows that more than eight out of every 10 (80.9 percent) persons who are poor live in rural areas. The National MPI, prepared jointly by UNICEF, the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the European Union, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) indicates that poverty levels in districts vary significantly, from a low of 3.5 percent in Colombo to 44.2 percent in Nuwara Eliya. Even for districts with similar MPI values, high-impact policies must consider the indicator composition of poverty, in order to plan the most cost-effective response. Estate areas are pockets of poverty, requiring ...
A important full moon poya day of Buddhists – ‘ Poson ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Poson Poya Day is an important religious holiday celebrated in Sri Lanka. It commemorates the arrival of Buddhism to the country in the 3rd century BC. Poson Poya is observed on the full moon day in the month of Poson (June), according to the lunar calendar followed in Sri Lanka. On this day, Buddhists in Sri Lanka engage in various religious activities to honor the introduction of Buddhism to the country. One of the significant events associated with Poson Poya is the arrival of Arahat Mahinda, the son of Emperor Ashoka, to Sri Lanka. Arahat Mahinda is believed to have introduced Buddhism to the island by converting King Devanampiya Tissa and his subjects. During Poson Poya, Buddhists visit temples and engage in religious rituals. Many people also participate in pilgrimages to important Buddhist ...
historical site located in Anuradhapura ‘ Ruwanwelimahaseya ‘ – By Sandun (Kavinda) Rathnaweera Image Credit : Sandun (Kavinda) Rathnaweera Source : Sandun (Kavinda) Rathnaweera Linkedin Ruwanwelimahaseya, also known as Ruwanwelisaya, is a significant religious and historical site located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is a massive stupa, or Buddhist shrine, which holds great importance for Buddhists worldwide. Ruwanwelimahaseya is believed to enshrine relics of Lord Buddha and is considered one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka. The stupa’s architectural magnificence and religious significance make it a popular tourist destination. Its large dome-like structure, adorned with intricate carvings and embellishments, showcases the ancient craftsmanship of the region. The stupa stands tall, reaching a height of about 338 feet (103 meters) and is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped area. Visitors to Ruwanwelimahaseya can experience a serene and peaceful atmosphere as they explore the site. Many pilgrims and devotees flock to ...
Sri Lankan Sloth Bear – By Nuwan Amarasuriya Source : Nuwan Amarasuriya Linkedin The Sri Lankan Sloth Bear, as a member of the big five, a term used to describe the five flagship species of Sri Lanka’s wildlife, the Sri Lankan Sloth Bear holds a special place alongside the Asian Elephant, Sri Lankan Leopard, Blue Whale, and Sperm Whale. These species represent the country’s diverse and rich biodiversity. This bear subspecies is found only in Sri Lanka, making it a highly significant and endemic species to the country. The Sri Lankan Sloth Bear is primarily a forest-dwelling species, preferring dense jungles and forested areas. It is an omnivorous creature, feeding on a variety of foods, including fruits, insects, honey, and occasionally small mammals. Interestingly, it has an elongated snout, which it uses to extract insects from tree bark and termite mounds. It’s important to note that the Sri Lankan Sloth Bear ...
The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-6-3 Source : omny A lifestyle radio show that connects with your community and focuses on topics that you can relate to, a little bit of this and a little bit of that with a real Sri Lankan touch – Anything and everything goes on The Brad & Kiara Show – Tune in Saturday Mornings 7-8 right here on Triple H 100.1 FM It’s time to listen in : The Brad & Kiara Show is now ON AIR on Sydney’s Triple H 100.1 FM – listen online via www.triplehfm.com.au You can also listen via iHeart Radio or the Community Radio Plus app Today you we have Yevan David ( SL Racing Champion ) taking about his most recent success, Saumya Fernando talking about Sri Lankan Food and Sakura Wijethunga promoting Sri Lanka plus todays’ best music as we celebrate the month of weddings with ...
St Paul’s Milagiriya PPA – NSW Presents – Member’s family and friends New year Celebrations – Photos On 25 April, a beautiful sunny day, St Paul’s Milagiriya (SPM) PPA NSW members, their families and friends gathered together at The Connection function centre in the City of Canada Bay to celebrate the Sinhala & Tamil New Year day, which this year, dawned on 14th April 2023. The function commenced with the past pupils of SPM singing the School song, lighting the traditional oil lamp and wishing the 150+ guests a “Suba Aluth Avurudu”. An absolutely delicious buffet lunch including kavum, kokis, kiribath and lots of other traditional Sri Lankan food used to welcome the New Year in, was served. The sounds of the rabanas and the lovely up-country dances performed by Mr Susantha Gunawardena, Zonal Dancing Director, Department of Education, Sri Lanka and Ms Rachindra Gayanthi were reminiscent of New Year ...
The History and Significance of Poson Poya – by Mrs. Shanti Senadeera The month of June is known as Poson in Sinhala. held on this day in Pataliputra (now Patna) in India and the arrival of Arahath Mahinda to Sri The Poya day is known as the Poson Poya and is celebrated by Buddhists across the world to mark two very significant events in the history of Buddhism. The Third Buddhist Council was Lanka. Since Emperor Ashoka lavishly provided requisites to Buddhist monks after he became a Buddhist, many unworthy men, holding heretical or wrong views infiltrated as Buddhist monks. Consequently, there were conflicting views about Dhamma and disputes among Sangha. Under the patronage of Emperor Dharmashoka and the leadership of Arahant Moggaliputtatissa Thero, those who held wrong views were expelled from the Sangha and the Third Buddhist Council was held in order to purify the Buddhist canon to ensure ...
