International recognition for Lankan women surfers-by M.A.Phakurdeen Addalaichenai Group Correspondent Women surfers during their training Source:Dailynews A special event to mark presentation of International Surfing Association Surf Instructor and Ocean Safety Certificates to women’s surfers and a demonstration by them on the skills they have learnt during this project was held at Arugambay beach and New Tri Star Hall, Arugambay recently. This was an initiation by the Skills for Inclusive Growth programme (S4IG) and supported by Australian aid. International Surf Association Trainer Coach Patric Reneud issues certificate to a surfer who successfully completed her course. (Pictures by  M.A.Phakurdeen – Addalaichenai Group Correspondent) Pottuvil Predeshya Sabha Chairmn A Abdul Raheem was the chief guest while the International Surf Association Trainer Coach Patric Reneud graced the occasion as the special guest. Marina Umesh, Regional Manager S4IG and President of the Tourist Association were also present. ...

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Celebration of Sri Lanka’s 73rd Independence Day Anniversary in Sydney   The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Sydney organized a formal event to celebrate Sri Lanka’s 73rd National Day Anniversary on 4th February 2021 at the official residence of Consul General.    The programme started with the hoisting of Sri Lankan flag by Consul General Lakshman Hulugalle and followed by singing of National anthem of Sri Lanka and National Anthem of Australia. The traditional oil lamp was lit by the invited guests including representatives of Sri Lankan Associations in Sydney. Four major religious blessings were performed by Venerable Katugastota Soma Thero, Sivasri Bala Inthira Kurukkal, Father Ruwan Pradeep and Mr. Imtiaz Idris.  Consul General Lakshman Hulugalle in his welcoming speech stated that the during the last 73 years, Sri Lanka has made tremendous progress in many fields including education, healthcare, eradication of poverty and employment generation while wiping out ruthless ...

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Consul General pays a courtesy call on with Her Excellency, the Governor of New South Wales Consul General, Mr. Lakshman Hulugalle paid a courtesy call on with Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales on 13‘h October 2020. Consul General conveyed to Her Excellency the best wishes from His Excellency the President and the Honourable Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Consul General briefed the stable political government formed in Sri Lanka followed by a recently held parliamentary election. He also mentioned that the timely measures taken by the Sri Lankan Government had controlled the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. During the discussion, Consul General emphasized the importance of friendly bilateral relations with Australia and undergoing improved trade, tourism relations between the two countries. He highlighted the advantage of Sri Lanka’s geographical location which can be developed as a regional hub for ...

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Mega Consumer Tourism Promotion at Sri Lanka Food and Cultural Festival – 2019 in Sydney  The Sri Lanka Food and Cultural Festival – 2019, a Sri Lankan Tourism Consumer Promotional Event which was jointly organised by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), and Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Sydney, was held at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour from 23rd to 24th November 2019. The dignitaries at the official opening include, Hon Scott Farlow, Leader of the House of the Legislative Council of New South Wales (representing Acting Minister for Multiculturalism in NSW), Hon Kevin Connolly, MP/Riverstone, Hon Karen Pensabene, Strathfield Council, H. E.  J.C Weliamuna, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Australia, Mr. Nimal Bandara, Consul General/Sydney, Mr. Abdul Raheem, Consul Commercial, Ms. Charmarie Maelge, MD/SLTPB and Mr. Peter Mckeon, General Manager, Sri Lankan Airlines/Australia were also participated for the event.  The main objective of this consumer promotion was ...

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Sri Lanka Makes Stronger Presence at the Fine Food Australia – 2019 The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Sydney in collaboration and coordination with the Coconut Development Authority (CDA) and the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) organized Sri Lankan Pavilion at the Fine Food Australia from 9th to 12th September 2019 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney. Ten Sri Lankan coconut exporters were housed in the CDA Pavilion and four Ceylon Tea companies were under the Tea Board Pavilion.  In addition, eight Sri Lankan individual exporters representing food sectors participated and promoted Sri Lankan value added food products at Find Food Australia 2019. The Sri Lankan coconut sector business delegation was led by Udaya Rupasinghe, Chairman of CDA.  This year’s highlight of the CDA pavilion was the Sri Lankan food demonstrations utilizing coconut ingredients. This initiative was introduced for the first time by the CDA to popularize the usage ...

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