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Josephians ring in the festive season – Photos thanks to George Rupesinghe Please click here or on the photos below to view the full set of photos from this great event on eLanka Facebook page. Josephians ring in the festive season The tone and spirit of the Christmas season was brought to the fore when the New South Wales Old Joes gathered for their annual Christmas Carols on 2 December at the Thornleigh Community Centre in Sydney. President Chrys Fernando, welcoming the packed house of 235 including some 40 children, reminded them of the reason for the season before the choir led the singing with the keen participation by all those present. The kids, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa, were not disappointed when he distributed sweets to all and sundry before presenting them with individual presents. The yellow rice and curry dinner by Favour of Ceylon satisfied more than many a ...

Dec 5, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Home, Photos Tagged , Comments 0
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STC Sydney OBA playing host to its 9th consecutive Carol Service Click here or on the photos below to view all the photos on eLanka facebook page Graced by Sydney’s renowned church organist Godelieve Ghavalas, a hush descended at All Saints Anglican Church, North Parramatta as Avanthi Jothidas set the dulcet tone for the night with the solo of “Once In Royal”. Thus began the 9th consecutive Carol Service organized by S.Thomas’ College Sydney OBA at precisely 6.30pm on 25th Nov 2017. Kumar Rasiah who so graciously assists with proceedings each year welcomed all and articulated that this was “not a concert” rather a night where congregational participation was called upon to enhance the singing and promote community spirit. The carefully selected popular carols were lustily embraced by the ‘packed house’ only to be surpassed by the mellifluent musical renditions of the choir. Alight with communal spirit, the choir consisted ...

Dec 2, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Home, Photos Tagged , , Comments 0
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Ceylon Society of Australia present 20th Annual General Meeting, Dinner and Christmas Carols Sing-along – Photos thanks to Mahal Selvadurai Click here to view all the photos of the event on eLanka Facebook page ...

Nov 29, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Home, Photos Tagged , , , , Comments 0
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My Fair Lady turns 95 – By Marie Pietersz: Melbourne   My Fair Lady turns 95: by Marie Pietersz  Gwen Pietersz (nee Bertus), the matriach of the Pietersz family, celebrated her 95th milestone birthday recently, choosing a private party in Ringwood to share with her heritage of four generations of Pieterszs. Her cake was a tribute to her long life and relationship with her family, the message reading, Queen Gwen, 95 Years Loved.  Gwendoline Amelia Bertus  was born in Colombo (Ceylon) on 27 October 1922 to parents Llewellyn (Lula) Bertus and Emma James. Gwen is the oldest sibling of a family of eight children, Pam Koch (dec), Cynthia Pereira (dec), Herbert Bertus (dec), Dickie Bertus (dec), Ron Bertus (dec), Dulcie Namasiyavan (dec) and Bernard Bertus.  Growing up in Sri Lanka, Gwen attended St Matthew’s College, Baseline Road, Borella, and on completing her education worked as a stenographer in legal firms until this quiet, demure lady met and fell in love with Lloyd Pietersz, ...

Nov 26, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Marie Pietersz, Photos Tagged , Comments 1
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Desmond and the Clan …. A true reflection of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage of musical talent – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Click Here to view the Photos on eLanka Facebook page Desmond and the Clan …. A true reflection of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage of musical talent Vintage performance at the Grand on Princes By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE  It’s little wonder when you hear bands of the caliber of Desmond and the Clan who dominated the music scene in Sri Lanka many decades ago, that the newer bands of today have had to strive to be as good or even better to gain acceptance and recognition from music lovers these days. In a master stroke that was hatched as an idea by Sri Lanka’s versatile icon of many decades, Desmond De Silva in consultation with wife and event coordinator Phyllis managed to rope in his former band mates ...

Nov 20, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Home, Photos, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , Comments 2
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