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Deshan Walallavita expands his forte –  emerges runner-up at IHC Art Awards – By Clifford Lazarus   Gold-medallist at the Special Olympic World Games held in Abu Dhabi three years ago and now preparing for the Special Olympics National Summer Games in December, Deshan Walallavita wowed judges at the IHC Art Awards 2021 competition with his acrylic painting of a “Freisian Cow” to claim second prize. The panel of judges comprised Judy Darragh renowned for her brightly coloured sculptural assemblages, collage, video, photography, and poster art who came to prominence in the 1980s; Paul Hartigan,  a well-known entity within contemporary New Zealand art whose successful career spans five decades and  Otis Frizzell, an artist with a diverse, irrepressible talent and colourful personality. For the first three years of the IHC Art Awards, Deshan produced self-portraits and was knocking on the door of success repeatedly finishing within the top ten from over 400 entries.  ...

Jan 26, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 12th January 2022 – 4th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter VALE’, DESMOND De SILVA – by Des Kelly Legendary singer Desmond de Silva passes away Farewell Desmond De Silva – by Phyllis De Silva (Wife of late Mr. Desmond De Silva) Desmond de Silva dancing with his mother singing Save the last dance for me MUSIC EXCELLENCE DESMOND DE SILVA PASSES AWAY – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Good News From Jayam January 15, 2022 Leaders of Ceylon Chamber, top economists speak out on forex crisis Thomian Choir heralds the Advent Season, Christmas Jubilation, A thought provoking yet poignant Christmas message SANJULA EXPERT ACCOMPLISHED EMINENT PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTRESS – by Sunil Thenabadu You Were Always On My Mind – by Lalith Paranavitana DUTCH GIRL SINGS SINHALESE – Manike Mage Hithe මැණිකේ මගේ හිතේ – ...

Jan 12, 2022 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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The Rajeewa Jayaweera I Knew Source:-island For a fleeting period, Air Lanka (before its change to SriLankan) lit up the Oman sky, but it was all too brief, as was the life of the initiator of this success. We commemorate the first death anniversary of Rajeewa Jayaweera and recall with pride the achievements of this dynamic individual who left a significant imprint of Sri Lanka’s landscape among those living in the gulf states. As a journalist my association with Rajeewa spanned over a decade in the nineties. He was a “stoic and principled” administrator who was forthright and considered in his views. As Manager of the Sri Lankan airline in Oman, he delivered exceptional service not only to our community in many ways over the period of his tenure, but also to those Gulf travelers visiting our island. I was amazed at his dedication, determination and discipline; he did not waver ...

Jun 14, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Nimal Perera – Senior Chartered Architect and Interior Designer by Clifford Lazarus – New Zealand   Source:-island Nimal Perera (aka KNP) has died after a heroic battle with cancer surrounded by many friends and his family as he bade farewell. The talented Interior Designer, whose artistic work adorns many royal households in the Sultanate of Oman was a soul who blazed so brightly. Humble, charming and unassuming, Nimal twinkled like a star to leave a lasting legacy and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. The livewire at any gathering, he lived life to the fullest, remembered for his kind and meritorious acts. Much sought for his talents in singing and mimicry, his hilarious impersonations of “Amaris Aiya” of Sri Lanka’s “Nandana Vindana” comedies regaled party-goers. There was never a dull moment in Nimal’s company. Supported and backed by his childhood sweetheart and wife, Jayanthi, Nimal was at ...

May 2, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Cricket in the desert by Clifford Lazarus It was late in the evening, March 17, 1975, when former Nationalised Services and ex-Josephian cricketer, Sunitha Goonetilleke, looked anxiously to the skies for the first-ever Air Ceylon Avro charter to arrive in Oman carrying 73 Sri Lankans.    Passionate about cricket, Sunitha arrived in Oman in 1973, joined by another pioneer and ex-Air Ceylon colleague, Padma Leanage. Stationed at the Seeb International Airport,  Sunitha made friends with cricket-crazy Afzal Chaudry from Pakistan, whose duty was to meet staff recruited for construction firm, Skanska.  Finding common ground in the sport, the two gentlemen laid the foundation for the first-ever cricket tournament to be launched in the Sultanate – the Skanska Cup!   Sunitha teamed with other airline and airport staff including the late Michael Raj (former Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year and ex-St Anthony’s College, Katugastota) whose brother, Charles (fondly known as CPP Raj ex-BRC), also in Oman at the time and played for ...

Mar 12, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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