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Photos – “Golden Ball”, the cruise dinner dance organised by University of Colombo Alumni Association of NSW – Photos thanks to RoyGrafix “Golden Ball”, the cruise dinner dance organised by University of Colombo Alumni Association of NSW was held on the 21st of September on board stunning “Starship Sydney”. The 5-hour cruise started off from Darling Harbour and toured around Sydney Harbour with the beautiful Opera House and Harbour Bridge as the backdrop. The spectacular night to remember hosted by Senani Gunasekera kicked off with the promise to offer guests an unforgettable line up of entertainment with the best entertainers in town. King of Baila Desmond de Silva with Nimal Punchihewa, Kushni and their band and DJ Shehan complemented each other with their music to rock boat on this perfect night. The event started off with drinks and canapés accompanied by light music. It was a warm welcome to the ...

Oct 1, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos Tagged Desmond De Silva, Kushni, Nimal Punchihewa, Senani Gunasekera, UCAANSW Golden Ball, University of Colombo Alumni Association of NSW Comments 0

Renowned restaurateur Manjula Fernando’s product launch Reporting from the event desk – Photos thanks to Lakshan Sangakkara of framelabs. 350 guests, friends and well-wishers converged at the Don Moore Community Centre, North Rocks with one thing in common; the love of Sri Lankan food and who better to tantalize their taste buds but renowned Sydney Chef Manjula Fernando. The night represented the unveiling of this dynamic restaurateur’s “ALL IN ONE CURRY MIXES” and the congruous promotion of his tour venture Sri Lankan Travels. https://www.srilankantravels.com.au/about/ Amidst the buzz of heightened conversations and entrees emcee extraordinaire Duke Ramachandran warmly welcomed the attendees and in true Sri Lankan style the night got underway with the traditional lighting of the lamp by distinguished guests. Flanked by legendary Sri Lankan singer Desmond De Silva it was his wife Phyllis who took to the mike and warmly acknowledge Manjula’s dedication to his profession and his selfless ...

Aug 10, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos Tagged ALL IN ONE CURRY MIXES, Chef Manjula Fernando, Desmond De Silva, Duke Ramachandran, Lakshan Sangakkara, Manjula Fernando, Sri Lankan Travels Comments 0

Sandra Jackson – Memories are made of this – FROM TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE If memories are measured by those hurriedly departing this world for heavenly refuge, the consequence from the untimely demise of Sandra Jackson has not registered this yet in the hearts, minds and perspective of many. A year has lapsed, and many of us are yet in shock and denial that the Queen of Sri Lanka’s music scene in Australia has left us forever, and baffling as it is, she’s left a void that will sadly, never be filled. Yes, its already a year since Sandra Jackson took her earthly presence away from this world to join the choir of angels in Heaven but her memory lingers on although the reality and her lack of physical presence is now slowly sinking in. The much-loved singer/ entertainer left a lingering image of a larrikin performer for her sexy ...

May 31, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Adrian Jordan, Alex Sonny Boy Cajili, Allison Jayasina, Andrea Marr, Angelo Vardon, Arnold Joseph, Ash Jayasina, Audrey Rosairo, Band Mirage, Benjy Ranabahu, Beverly De Neise, Brinsley Rosairo, Cameron Colombage, Cameron Colombege, Chris Mant, Conrad De Silva, Dallas Achilles, Dalreen Suby, Darrel Jansz, David Senn, David Trower, Derek Stewart, Derrick J, Des White, Desmond De Silva, Donald Peiries, Eddie James, Elmo Wells Jansz, Enrico Hipolito, Esric Jackson, Fernand Poupinel De Valence, Gordon Gunn, Grant Smith, Heather Jordan, Horace Walker, Jade Hurley, Jesse Jansz, Jordan Vardon, Kahmal, Kelvin, Kerrigan Labrooy, Lindsay Guillemain, Lozaine Paul, Malcolm De Kauwe, Marcia Hines, Marlon Amarasekera, Mazar Rauff, Melanie Rauff, Melantha Perera, Michael Prins, Monica Jordan, Pamela David, Phyllis De Silva, Raj Dassanayake, Raj Dissanayake, Ricky May, Rob Foenander, Ryan Vardon, Ryan Watts, Sandra Jackson, Shafi - Gravity, Shehera Rodrigo, Suzette Prins, Tatum Jackson, Tilarni Senn, Vanessa Speldewinde, Whitney Pereira, Willie Rezel Comments 0

Hopper Night at Toongabbie DISH When Chef Manjula Fernando decided to close down DISH Restaurant in Toongabbie to concentrate on his thriving Glebe restaurant, the Sri Lankan community that patronized this cosy and homely eatery quickly went into action; calls, email and sms messages along with whatsapp notifications went rampant to secure table bookings for the final clout of the famous “All you can eat hopper feed”. Large table bookings were made well in advance and the typical “last minute” diners were placed on a waiting list and some, regrettably missed out entirely. It was a sell-out night and the entire restaurant was packed to capacity. Manjula and his very courteous staff lived up to expectation and did not disappoint the loyal diners who converged for this last hurrah. “A lot of people had been asking me to open in the city,” said Manjula. “Sri Lankans can more easily bring ...

May 18, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Desmond De Silva, DISH Restaurant, Lal Wickrematunge, Loxly Attan, Manjula Fernando Comments 0

Fantastic performance by Desmond De Silva, Lulu and Rajiv and the Clan at Beson centre in Burwood. Music and dance by Tiya dance troupe – Photos thanks to Lester Fernando Click here or on the photos below to view the full album on eLanka Facebook page ...

Nov 8, 2018 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photos, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Beson centre, Desmond De Silva, Lester Fernando, Lulu and Rajiv and the Clan, Tiya dance troupe Comments 0

Debonair Desmond De Silva continues to command the stage in his own inimitable style – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE “Yanna rata wate” is one of Desmond De Silva’s favorite Sinhala hits that has plucked at the heartstrings of his numerous fans and endeared him over the decades, and although the rest of the lyrics has a decidedly different message, this could not be more profound in describing this tireless travelling globe trotter whose performances around the world continues unabated. For many years Desmond De Silva has personified an image like no other and the magnetism of his performances has seen him conquer frontiers that many others of his vintage fear to tread. His passion as a singer/ entertainer in this respect finds few parallels in versatility and continuity at a high level as consistently as he does. Possessing a down-to-earth demeanor is one of the weapons he ...

Sep 11, 2018 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Desmond De Silva, TREVINE RODRIGO Comments 0

Sandra Jackson plucked away in her prime – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Plucked away in the prime of her life through a cruel twist of fate, the power packed voice of Sandra Jackson will resonate no more. Lead singer of Melbourne’s top band Replay 6 and leader of the band for many decades, Sandra Jackson left this world suddenly after a short battle with lung issues later compounded by the discovery of blockages to her arteries which left the medical staff at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne with no recourse to save her life. Her sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the music industry in Australia, Sri Lanka and throughout the world of musicians who knew of her fantastic talent and endeared her for it and her ever availability to nurture and promote aspiring artistes. The overwhelming response of shock and grief expressed at her passing on social media ...

Jul 1, 2018 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged Alston Koch, Arthur Speldewinde, Conrad De Silva, Dalreen Suby, Desmond De Silva, Esric Jackson, Malcolm De Kauwe, Mignonne Fernando, Noeline Honter, Replay 6, Sandra Jackson Comments 0