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Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California’s Golden Jubilee 2025 in North Hollywood, Ca. “It was a black tie affair” (photos by Moran Moran)
Proud President of SLAASC Niroshan Kahawatte
President Niro with his wife Sujeewani
SLAASC Founder President Jayam Rutnam with his wife Gina, Palitha Kasthuriarachchi, Patsy Rutnam, Iswari and Rene Camou on the red carpet
SLAASC Founder President Speaks. Gina on his right.
Founder President’s Speech
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen – Ayubowan Nonavaruni Mathuvaruni. It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to our Golden Jubilee. Today we are celebrating 50 years of serving the Sri Lankan community in Southern California. In total there were 38 presidents to date including some who served for two years. The Constitution was amended in 2009 enabling a president to run for the second consecutive year. Eleven of the past presidents have passed away, but they are not forgotten. Anthony de Silva, Raja de Silva and Rajah Rutnam were great presidents who along with others, including Harry Hatharasinghe, Shelly Gunewardena and Stanley Joseph are very important people who spent their time and energy, when the organization was first started. A couple of noteable achievements that come to mind, it was Keshini Wijegooneratna, Raja Edirisuriya along with other members of the Association that convinced the Government of Sri Lanka to establish a Consulate in Los Angeles. It was Keith Ranga who worked hard to make Sri Lankan Independence Day, a day that will be celebrated in a big way, with an event organized by the Association. We acknowledge and are thankfull for the wonderful work the Sri Lanka Foundation with the vision and guidance of its Chairman
Dr Walter Jayasinghe does in Los Angeles every year. We applaud him and thank him for all they do. We always try to work very closely with the foundation. Today, on this 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Association of Southern California, we thank all the Past Presidents and their committees. We must also not forget to thank all the wives, husbands and families that helped in making this association a success, for what it is! Let’s wish the SLAASC greater success for the future! Bohoma Isthuthi and thank you very much. – Jayam Rutnam – Founder President – SLAASC Founded in 1973
Dynamic Duo SLAASC President Niro and Incoming President Aruna Krishantha
President Niro with Vice President Aruna Krishantha. Aruna will be installed as new President of the SLAASC at the AGM to be held at Charles H. Wilson Park in Torrance, Ca. on Sunday April 13th.
The Three MC’s Janesh Ruwanpathirana, Sajee Pe and Aruna. They did a fantastic job! Very professional!
President Niro, Jayam, and Gina lead the guests into the ballroom
President Niro with Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Deputy Director General, United Nations
Niro and Jayam present award to immediate Past President Sam Kurera while his wife Bernie watches
Niro presents award to Past President Ananda Niyerapola. Ananda was given a standing ovation having been a Committee member of the SLAASC for a record twelve times. Ananda’s wife Ranjini and family were there to honor him
Past President Dushantha Kurera, Past President Keith Ranga, Niro, Past President Indika Manage, Secretary Shan Vaithilingam and Vice President Aruna Krishantha
Part of the Dynamic and Innovative SLAASC Committee 2023/2024
The generous donors were honored, Nandi Jasentuliyana, Lal Perera, Sanjiv Gunasekera, Roshan Serasinghe, Viraj de Silva and Dinuk Perera
SLAASC Committee Member Nadhini Silva
SLAASC Committee Member Vidushi Madawala with Niro and husband Dinushan
SLAASC Committee Member Prasanna Yamasinghe
Happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year Celebrations next Sunday! on Sunday April 13th in Torrance, Ca.(Please arrive early for a full kiribath breakfast)
Thomian Alumni of California Presents Blue Black 175th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, October 11th, 2025 Save the date!
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SLAASC Golden Jubillee (Continued)
Jayam’s Choice “Unforgettable” by Nat “King” Cole and Natalie Cole (Please click on arrow)
“Kurrypinch” Sri Lankan Restaurant in Thai Town, Hollywood, Ca.
Kaleidoscope March 27th, 2025 (Please click on arrow)
Obituaries – Sad News
Lekha Wickramasekaran Celebration of Life events, the lunch reception is now at capacity. Please join us virtually if you have not received an email confirmation. Streaming/recording information will be posted here:
Joseph Bala Vanniasinkam (85)passed away in Canada on April 3, 2025. Husband of Princess, father of Lakshmi, Joseph Indhiran and Anthony Iswaran, father-in-law of Kit Smithers, Anne-Marie and Manju, grandfather of Natalia, Jude, Jehan, Roshan, Yasmine, Sidney and Penelope, son of the late Alfred and Isabel Homer – Vanniasinkam, brother of Sumithra Vanigasooriyar (the late Ravi), Chithra Gnanasegaram (the late Gnanasegaram), the late Nimal (the late Freda), the late Yoha and Chandiran (Anoja), son-in-law of the late Prince and the late Beryl Cherubim, brother-in-law of Nidra Rajakarier (the late Osmund), Iswaraj Cherubim (Amala), Jeyakumar Cherubim (Barbara) and Prasanth Cherubim (Chemi).
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Sri Lankan Bibbikan
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized coconut
- (1-1 1/2lb.)
- 2 lbs. Jaggery
- 1/2 lb. Cadjunuts
- 2 teaspoons clove powder
- cardomon and cinnamon powder (to taste)
- 1/4lb white wheat flower
- 1/2 lb. Sugar
- 2 ozs. ginger preserve (cut very fine)
- 2 teaspoons grated rind of lime
- 2-3 oz. Seedless sultanas (optional)
METHOD
1.Scrape coconut. Extract as much coconut milk as possible.
2.Pound coconut.
3.Dissolve Jaggery and Sugar with coconut milk. Add salt. Bring to a Boil.
4.Add pounded coconut and cook until mixture is sticky but not burned or caramalized. Take off the fire.
5.Add Flour. Mix well. Chop Cadjunuts, ginger preserve and spices. Mix well
6.Add lime rind just before putting in 9×12″ pan. Bake at 325 degrees F, until done. Turn onto platter,place a few fresh flowers on a side to decorate.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I have given you traditional Sinhala Tamil Recipes for your Table over many years. Make this. Have fun.
