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Christmas in July at Strike It at the Dandenong Workers Club – photos by Trevine Rodrigo Christmas in July at Strike It at the Dandenong Workers Club. A capacity crowd revelled at a wonderful night of music and laughter complemented with a Sri Lankan smorgasbord dinner. No Limit with Esric Jackson and Arnie had the full house entertained with a great selection of music. Mali Jay with No Limit also nicely set the pace at the Dandenong Workers Club Christmas in July. Visit eLanka Facebook page for more photos –https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.5654576991241653&type=3 ...

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Creatives Honing Their Creativity During Pandemic Times ‘Cascading Thoughts in Pandemic Times’, a beautiful collection of poems by Eva P Wickramage and Subhashini Jayatilake was launched on the 16th of July among a distinguished crowd at St Joseph’s Centre in Baulkham Hills. The two Sri Lankan born Australian poets came together, as the title of the book suggests, during the pandemic isolation period. ‘Writing these poems gave us an opportunity to connect through social media in a meaningful way.’ Subhashini said, speaking of the journey she and the co-author took of which the result was this beautifully written collection. ‘It was a stressful time for all of us,’ agreed Eva, adding that social media gave the opportunity for her to connect with the world during isolation. The collection wonderfully brings to us the anguish, the loneliness as well as the small joys and new discoveries that all of us encountered ...

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Ladies Charity Night 2022 by The DOT Charitable Foundation Inc – Photos  by Roy Gunaratne of RoyGrafix. View More photos on eLanka Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.5644089998957019&type=3 The DOT Charitable Foundation Inc’s 4th Ladies Charity Night was held on Saturday the 2nd of July 2022 at Roselea Community Centre, Carlingford NSW. This charity event which was held after two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was a huge success. The event was to showcase the foundation’s recent activities and make awareness of the underprivileged sick Sri Lankan children’s situation in aftermath of the COVID-19 and challenging socioeconomic conditions. Around 250 ladies attended the event to support and celebrate the 12 years of the foundation’s service. It was a memorable event with traditional blessings, songs, ladies and teens fashion shows, a raffle draw, and dance items by Mathra and SLDAS followed by a scrumptious dinner catered by Flavour of Ceylon. The event photography ...

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Thomian Fiesta 2022 – Organized by S Thomas’ College OBA, NSW/ACT – Photos and video thanks to Roy Grafix Please visit elanka Facebook page to view heaps more photos – click here – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.5527878963911457&type=3           Please visit elanka Facebook page to view heaps more photos – click here – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.5527878963911457&type=3                         ...

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Photos from PIMARN SRI LANKAN AND THAI RESTAURANT BY TREK – Castle Hill on 15th May 2022 – Sundown Sunday Buffet with Live music Experience the essences of Sri Lankan and Thai cuisine. Very successful Sundown Sunday buffet with live music by Popular singer Bony Fernando. Every body enjoyed all the food, specially Hoppers, pol Roti, Trek Special Nasi goreng , Biriyani masaman Chicken and mouth watering hot batter cuttlefish. The Dessert section was very highlighted with Watalappan, Panacotta and chocolate mousse. Bony Fernando entertained all the guests with his talent. Greatly Thank you all who join with us. Please book your table for next Sun down Sunday buffet on 5th June 2022 (Sunday). Book your table early for next buffet in advance to avoid disappointment. See here for all the detaisl of the next event – https://www.elanka.com.au/pimarn-sri-lankan-thai-restaurant-by-trek/  Please visit eLanka Facebook page for more photos – clcik here : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.5453902684642419&type=3 ...

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Rozanne De Silva celebrates her milestone 50th – an extravagant birthday bash thrown by Jude De Silva for wife Rozanne – by Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) The Lincoln in Toorak was abuzz at an extravagant birthday bash thrown by Jude De Silva for wife Rozanne to celebrate her milestone 50th. It was a night laced with entertainment plus, as a cross section of family and friends gathered to make the night memorable. The beautiful Events and Function venue came alive to the wonderful music of Shehara and George Rodrigo from Redemption complemented by dynamic dance band “Big City Beat” a talented dance and vocal group who provided the ideal contrast for the mixed age group present. It was an enjoyable night of fine cuisine, delectable entrees and finger food of high quality. Rozanne, resplendent, and glowing in the limelight, was fittingly spoilt throughout the night by doting husband Jude and their ...

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Sinhala Avuruddu and Tamil New year celebration at Sweeney Reserve in Berwick (Melbourne) – write up & photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo (Melbourne) A wet and wintery Melbourne Saturday did little to dampen the spirits of Sri Lankans and well wishers who thronged Sweeney Reserve in Berwick to usher in Sinhala Avuruddu and Tamil New year celebrations. A capacity crowd, numbering several thousand, including celebrities, VIPS and politicians from Australian Labour and Liberal parties braved the inclement weather just to be supportive of Sri Lanka’s important cultural day in the 2022 calendar. Acknowledgements to energetic Sri Lankans who have made major contributions to the Australian business and economic upliftment, and others in the entertainment industry, medical profession and interaction towards the assimilation of the massive expatriate population in Melbourne was made to several prominent Individuals. Sri Lanka Counsel General Kapila Fonseka was among the chief guests at the event. Victorian ...

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