Lanka’s Independence Day Gathering in Adelaide in Pictures – By Michael Roberts
Source : thuppahis
Bandula Alahakoon has professionally captured the Independence Day Celebrations held at a Community Centre in Hectorville, Adelaide on Saturday 4th February with Dr Charitha Perera (Hony Consul), Nayan Perera (servingas compere) and such personnel as Nazli Farook and Mano Ransoma supporting the organising work and marshalling of ‘troops’.
Nazli Farook on left and Dr Charitha Perera chatting in the course of the evening (with no signs of harrassed pressure).
Religiosi from the Buddhist Vihare, the Hindu Temple and a young prist from a Islamic mosque provided blessings, while Dr Colin Fernando presented a Christian Message in his inimitable style.
Zoe Bettison, Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs in the South Australian Parliament graced the occasion and Professor Derek Frewin (Medical Faculty, Adelaide University) was among the dignitaries present. Ms Bettison delivered a brief speech; while Nayan Perera served as Compere in his customary melifluous manner.
…. and THEN, there were the customary Sri Lankan dances and geetha presented by young troupes with considerable elan and proficiency.
