Good News From Jayam – August 15, 2024
The Magificent Lotus Tower in Colombo
is a popular tourist attraction!
Sri Lanka Foundation International
Presents
Sri Lanka Day 2024
Virtual
Saturday, August 17th, 2024
(Please click on link below to join)
2pm local time in USA and 2 pm local time in Sri Lanka
Jacqeline Fernandez was guest at the
Anant Ambani Wedding in Mumbai
The Wedding Cost More than $600 Million
Beautiful Sri Lankan Bollywood Actress Jacqeline Fernandez was one of the best dressed celebrities at the wedding of the century.
Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene and MP Namal Rajapaksa were among the invitees at Anant Ambani’s wedding. The wedding of Mukesh Ambani and Neeta Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani, to Radhika Merchant has taken social media by storm, featuring some of the biggest celebrities and sporting personalities from around the globe. The lavish wedding cost upwards of $600 Million.
Josephian Gala 2024
Saturday, September 7th
Reserve your tables now!
Tania Menzi and Nathaniel Etter had their Post Nuptial Dinner
at the La Canada Flintridge Country Club
(Tania is the granddaughter of Padmini Joseph)
Chris Ganlath of Los Angeles, met Chandran Rutnam and Rene Camou for cocktails
at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo
The All Lankan 2024 Basketball Tournament is on Saturday August 17th
at the Sports Complex in Carson, Ca.
(Come watch your fellow Sri Lankans play basketball like champs)
Jayam’s Choice
“The Sound of Music”
Lady Gaga
Raja Saba Padura
directed by the President of SLAASC Niroshan Kahawatte in North Hollywood, Ca.
Was a great success!
Raja Saba Padura, directed by the President of SLAASC Niroshan Kahawatte, was a grand production that showcased the contribution of a group of talented exponents of our traditional stage plays. Led by Indu Wickremesooriya and Sucharita Rodrigo, the production’s storyline revolved around the ancient legendary Royal Court Performances featuring the best drummers, singers, and dancers in the Kingdom.
The SLAASC production’s unique elements, such as the fusion of music, dance, costumes, creative backgrounds, and the innovative use of modern technology, not only make us contemplate how our cultural heritage relates to contemporary society and the Sri Lankan community in Southern California and elsewhere but also leave the audience intrigued and fascinated.est drummers, singers, and dancers in the Kingdom.
The Court Performances of Sri Lanka are among the oldest performances with an unbroken history. Legend traces their beginnings to pre-Buddhist times. The Mahavamsa is rich with descriptions of song and dance in Lanka’s royal courts. However remote their origins, it is clear that the historical theatres are waning away while the new theatre is flowering.
And it is no different among the expatriate community. In that light, SLAASC’s elaborate production directed by Niroshan must be seen as an attempt to keep the ancient traditions alive in the minds of the expatriate community, particularly its younger generation, who play a crucial role in preserving our cultural heritage
The fusion of music, dance, costumes, creative backgrounds, the use of modern technology, and outstanding performances made the production informative and mesmerizing, which helped retain the audience’s attention for several hours and helped the contemporary generation learn a great deal.
A review by Nandi Jasentuliyana, Former Deputy Director General, United Nations
How You Could See Inside Your Body —
With a Micro-Robot |
Alex Luebke and Vivek Kumbhari | TED
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Fay and Terry’s 60th Anniversary
at the Rio Hondo Golf Club in Downey, Ca.
(Some nice photos by Moran Moran)
Terry and Fay with Michelle and Fidel Castillo’s family
Sanka, Ishani Johnny, Fay, Terry and Salintha
Alex, Mohan and Mohamed
Jayam, Gina, Rena and Fay
Suranganie, Khrizel, Paddy and Andrew
Iswari and Rene
Pia, Ishani, Theo, Fay, Shelanee, Padmini, Sanka and Basil
Sanka, Shane and Sanjiv
Manil, Ranjanie, Shamila, Surangani, Jeanne and Suba
Trey, Alexa, Alex, Suba, Fay, Joey and Miss Montana
Kevin White and family
Harshi, Anoma and Athula
“Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo
August 1st, 2024
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Hear from the literary marvel that is Anthony Horowitz, dissect the issues of privatizing SOEs at election time, explore one of Minnette de Silva’s architectural marvels, watch dogs on flights, revel in the majesty of the most gentle of creatures, get a quick update on the markets and the economy plus more.
Obituaries – Sad News
Indrani Irene MahaIndra (94) of Los Angeles, Ca. passed away on June 25th 2004.
Wife of the late Ratnasabapathy MahaIndra (Maha), mother of Ardni, Rani, Mohan, and the late Ravi. Mother-in-law of Palitha Pelpola, Delan Wickramasinghe, and Renuka MahaIndra. Grandmother of Nadyenka Gandhi, Jarren Mahalndra, and Natalya Mahalndra. Grandmother-in-law of Adarsh Gandhi and Rachel MahaIndra. Great-grandmother of Anaami and Nayaani Gandhi. Daughter of the late Ulrich and Lillian (nee Roberts) Weeresinghe. Sister of the late Lakshman (Lucky) Weeresinghe, Niveditha (Nive) Galleway, Ajasath (Aja) Weeresinghe, Naikasi (Nikki) Porritt, and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Peiris.
Celebration of Life service for Indrani MahaIndra and her late son, Ravi Mahalndra, to be held on Saturday, August 10th at 10.30 am
at Our Lady of Lourdes Church,
18400 Kinzie St. Northridge, CA.
Reception to follow.
Aloma Civet (nee Gonsal) passed away in France on July 29th, 2024. Sister of Rowenna Western (nee Gonsal)
Wester Modder, wife of Bimpi, father of Rosalie and Joanna, passed away in Sri Lanka on the August 1st, 2024
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
CHILLI CRABS
INGREDIENTS
2 Cooked crabs, about 1/2 lbs
1/2″ cube shrimp paste
2 cloves garlic
2 fresh red chillies, seeded or
1 teaspoon chopped chili from a jar
1/2 ” fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced
4 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 1/4 cups tomato ketchup
1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 cup warm water
4 scallions, chopped to garnish cucumber
chunks and hot toast, to serve (optional)
Method
1.Remove the claws of one crab and turn it onto
its back with the head facing away from you. Use
use your thumbs to push the body up from the main
shell. Discard the stomach sac and “dead men’s fingers,”
i.e. lungs and any green matter. Leave the creamy brown
meat in the shell and cut the shell in half with a cleaver or
very sharp knife. Cut the body section in half and crack the
claws with a hard blow from a hammer or cleaver. Avoid
splintering the claws. Repeat with the other crab.
2.Grind the shrimp paste, garlic, chillies and ginger to a paste with a pestle and mortar.* (I have an extra coffee grinder that is great for these small jobs)
3. Heat a wok and add the oil. fry the spice paste, stirring
constantly, without browning.
Stir in the tomato ketchup, sugar and water and mix the sauce well. When just boiling, add all the crab pieces and toss in the sauce until well coated and hot. Serve in a large bowl, sprinkle with the spring onions. Place in the center of the table for everyone to help themselves. Accompany this finger-licking dish with cool cucumber chunks and hot toast for mopping up the sauce, if you like.
National Flower of Sri Lanka
The Blue Lotus or Water Lilly
