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BLACK rocks Sydney at the Blue & Black Dance – Photos thanks to Roy Grafix Click here to view the full album of photos on elanka Facebook page Ryde Civic Centre Sydney, an old favourite venue for Sri Lankan dances was once again the place to be on June 15th 2019 for the Thomian Ball. Deviating from the traditional formal theme and keeping with the winds of change, the semi-formal dress code was welcomed by many though the sartorial splendor of sarees gave colour and dazzle to what was to be a great night of entertainment.    On arrival the guests were warmly ushered into a magnificently decorated hall. Plenty of time for chatter over entrees got the capacity crowd ready for Emcee Duke Ramachandran’s warm welcome followed by 2 minutes of silence (Easter bombing remembrance). Thereafter it was history in the making – yes, many elements and workings parts ...

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Black & Gold of NSW-DS.Senanayake College OBA – Sydney Chapter, Presents 2019 Black & Gold Masquerade Ball – Photos thanks to CINETHPERERA PHOTOGRAPHY Please click here or on the Photos below to view the full album on eLanka Facebook page  Photos thanks to CINETHPERERA PHOTOGRAPHY     Please click here or on the Photos above to view the full album on eLanka Facebook page  Photos thanks to CINETHPERERA PHOTOGRAPHY   ...

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews at the Sinhalese New Year Celebrations at the Dandenong Showgrounds – Video and Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews makes a surprise appearance at the Sinhalese New Year Celebrations at the Dandenong Showgrounds. Several federal and local Labor MP,s and Dandenong Councillors attended the celebrations.  Click here or on the photos below to view the full album on eLanka Facebook page ...

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Vicarage murders hold guests spellbound – from Doug Jones More than 130 guests gathered on May 26 at the Ceylon Society of Australia’s second 2019 public meeting to hear CSA member Ananda Amaranath’s dissertation on “Murders at the Vicarage – The Mathew Peris Case.” His listeners were held spellbound as he explained the intricacies of a rare, classic case in Sri Lankan legal history where an accused was found guilty based on the observations and medical opinions of numerous medical professionals who assisted the Judges of the Trial-at-Bar to arrive at a guilty verdict. The speaker illustrated his talk with clips from the Chandran Rutnam- produced movie “According to Matthew” starring Alston Koch and Jacqueline Fernandez, based on the affair and the murders, which he encouraged guests to view when possible.         This was the famous murder case when Rev. Mathew Peris was the Vicar of St Paul’s Anglican Church in ...

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A NIGHT WITH THE LEGENDS – A MOTHER’S DAY EVE DINNER DANCE SATURDAY – 11TH MAY 2019 PRESENTED BY DERRICK J & THE GRAND ON CATHIES – Article written & event reviewed with Photos provided by Corinne King On Saturday 11th May 2019 we attended the long awaited event that was organized by the ever efficient Entrepreneur Derrick Junkeer & ably assisted by his very charming wife Flame. The event was the “Mother’s Day Eve Dinner Dance” which was held at “The Grand on Cathie’s Lane” in Wantirna South. A Venue of “Elegance & Charm”. The night was dedicated to many “Legends of Song”, like Tina Turner, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Linda Ronstadt, Engelbert Humperdinck & Elvis Presley. The “local” Entertainers were of a very high standard & excelled in their individual talent to pay tribute to the ‘Legends’ they impersonated. The meal was a 3 Course “sit down” meal, which was very ...

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Multi-faith Blessings for Sri Lanka event in Sydney – Ryde Civic Centre – April 28th 2019 – Attended by The Sri Lankan High Commissioner: His Excellency Mr. S Skandakumar & Mr Lal Wickrematunge: Consul General of Sri Lanka in Sydney – Photos thanks to MC Duke Ramachandran   Click here or on the photos below to view the full album of photos on eLanka Facebook page   ...

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