Celebrating 70 years of Sri Lanka’s Independence – by Marie Pietersz (Melbourne)
National Independence Day celebrations included Miss Sri Lanka-Australia Pageant 2017 winners greeting guests at the 70th anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka 2018 celebrations held in Victoria.
Dressed in sarees and sarongs, and with families in attendance, they assisted the Consulate Office with guest management activities for the fourth consecutive year.
The Miss Sri Lanka-Australia Pageant provides participants of Sri Lankan heritage the opportunity to understand the history and culture of Sri Lanka, mingle with fellow citizens, VIPs and community heads and, as future leaders, participate in official events to get a first-hand experience of the responsibilities of leaders.
Participants included Savindhi and Vishni Perera-Jainudeen, Nishi Mangan, Yashodi Wickrama, Poorni Bandara, Rashmi Wijesekare, Harshini Boyagama, Jen Jayaseelan, Damsara Menuwara, Kanila Senadhera, Malan Mudalige, Dilshan Nanayakkara, Niral Kauhendiwela, Tarini Lewke and Benjamin de Silva.
Applications will open on 1 March 2018 for the two Pageants in the categories of:
Miss/Mr/Mrs/Teen Miss/Mr Sri Lanka-Australia
Miss/Mr/Ms/Mrs South Asia-Australia (calling contestants from Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Afghanistan).
Contact Pageants Director on 0414 437 903.
