Jayam Rutnam

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. ...

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Good News From Jayam – August 15, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items   National Flower of Sri Lanka The Blue Lotus or Water Lilly Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2022 Uschi Perera Los Angeles Sri Lankans Cruise on “Carnival Panorama” The Abeyguneratnes, Jayakodys, Kaluwahewas and Ekanayake on board the ship and in Mexico. Louis Page’s New Album Released 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 Christine de Souza Wanigasekara with children in Las Vegas, Nevada Faisal Buharie was recognized by ...

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 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 ...

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Good News From Jayam August 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Please click on link below for website and past issues goodnewsfromjayam.com   Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona Encourages Chinese Tourists to Visit Sri Lanka Addressing the Asian Marine Tourism Conference 2022 in Ningbo, China, Ambassador Palitha Kohona made a ringing call for Chinese tourists to visit Sri Lanka and enjoy it’s unmatched range of attractions. It is expected that China will ease its Covid related travel restrictions in the coming months. Dr. Kohona also discussed the potential for Chinese cruise ships to visit Sri Lanka with the vice president of the Chinese Cruise and Yacht Federation. Three million Chinese undertake cruise holidays annually. Urgent Medicinal Supplies From US to the People of Sri Lanka Consequent to the request of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., and under the guidance of Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe, Heart to Heart International, a ...

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Good News From Jayam July 15, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items The “Hollywood” sign was lit up to Celebrate the First Day of Summer   High-Level US Delegation Visits Sri Lanka The United States has agreed to provide technical assistance for fiscal management in Sri Lanka. This was conveyed by the visiting US State Department Deputy Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Kelly Keiderling, during a discussion with Prime Minister .The US Diplomatic Group also stated its support for the ongoing talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund.Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Asia in the United States Robert Kaproth and US Ambassador in Sri Lanka Julie Chung (above) also participated in the discussion. Mahinda Samarasinghe Meets Joe Biden Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States of America Mahinda Samarasinghe met US President Joe Biden at the White House Oval ...

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ceylon filmfest – friends dance – real jaffna – thaminie’s piano – bilal and dimanthi – By Jayam Rutnam Good News From Jayam July 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Lankan Tri Forces Receive Rapturous Welcome by British Public at Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant Lankan High Commissioner Saroja Sirisena and her Minister Counsellor (Defence) to the Sri Lankan High Commission in the UK, Brigadier L H Mahinda Rajapaksha with the Lankan military contingent participated at the Pageant. At the invitation of British Government, a contingent of Sri Lankan Tri Forces participated at the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant and official birthday held last week. Distinguished military personnel from Sri Lanka bearing the national flag fluttering in the air, marched past Buckingham Palace in the presence of the Royal family members. Lobero Theatre Hosts First-Ever Sri Lankan Ceylon International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Ca. The historic Lobero Theatre in ...

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Good News from Jayam – congratulations 2022 graduates – Samantha – Sydney – Lianne – Wathni – Shehan – Queen Elizabeth jubilee – Happy Birthday Athena June 15, 2022  Pls Scroll Down  35 items Dr. Kohona Explores Ways to Boost Trade with China Sri Lanka Ambassador in Beijing Dr. Palitha Kohona has requested the China Asia Economic Development Association Urban Cooperation Committee (CAEDAUCC) to establish Sri Lanka national pavilions, both online and offline, as part of the overall efforts to promote Sri Lanka products.Declaring Sri Lanka should make every effort to increase exports to China, Ambassador Kohona said increase of Sri Lankan exports to China could help Sri Lanka overcome the current crisis. Newlyweds Alexa and Trey of Bellevue, WA Cruising Alaska on the ‘Discovery Princess’ Happy 4th Birthday Athena (You can’t beat that smile!) Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth Celebrations in London (Please click on arrow) Congratulations Graduates ! ...

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Good News From Jayam June 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Please click on link below for website and past issues goodnewsfromjayam.com   Happy Flag Day – June 14, 2022   Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe Celebrate 50 Years of Wedded Bliss! Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Los Angeles Buddhist Vihara, in Covina, Ca.where over 400 relatives and guests wished them many more years. Above with son Adrian, daughter-in-law Vivian and grandchildren. (Photo by Moran) Walter and Aeshea with Walter’s sister Thusitha and brother in law Dr. Lakshman Makandura. (Following photos by Andy Samarasena) Walter and Aeshea with Dr. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana and his wife Shanthi. Walter and Aeshea with Dr. Sarath and Hemanthi Gunatilaka. Walter gets a big hug from his sister Thusitha. Achala Weerasinghe of the Sri Lanka Foundation and US Ambassador Julie Chung Sri Lanka Foundation International (SLF) USA is ...

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Good News FromJayam May 15, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Please click on link below for website and past issues goodnewsfromjayam.com It’s Summer in Los Angeles Buddhists, Christians and Muslims Celebrate Ramazan at Galle Face, Colombo The Muslim community organized an alms-giving for the Maha Sangha at Galle Face to mark the end of Ramazan fasting season. A nun and a cleric serving meals to the Maha Sangha at the event. Ven.Omalpe Sobitha Thera and Ven. Rajawatte Vappa Thera were present along with the clergy. Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona Presents His Letter of Credence to The President of Mongolia Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona, who is concurrently accredited as the Ambassador to Mongolia, presented his Letter of Credence to the President of Mongolia, H.E. KhurelsukhUkhnaa on 27 April 2022. Arriving at the State House for the Credentials Ceremony, Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona, inspected a ceremonial guard of honour and was accorded an extended meeting by the President, ...

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Conrad de Silva Makes History Sri Lankan Australian Singer Performs on “The Voice” at 80 (Please click on arrow below) Popular Sri Lankan Australian singer Conrad de Silva made history when at 80 years of age, he performed on “The Voice” show in Australia. “The Voice” is a BIG HIT show and it is very difficult to get on it unless you are very talented. Conrad introduced his wife of fifty years and presented her with a ring. The judges included country and western star Keith Urban, who is married to Nicole Kidman. All the judges were in tears! Congratulations to this wonderful product of Ceylon, who still wows audiences at 80! Jayam2424@yahoo.com ...

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