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Good News From Jayam February 15, 2025 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Happy Valentine’s Day A Standing Ovation to Sri Lanka Foundation’s Academy of Performing Arts Students and Parents On December 15, 2024, the Sri Lanka Foundation Auditorium came alive with the vibrant energy, creativity, and talents of the students from the SLF Academy of Performing Arts (SLF APA). Photo shows SLF Director Achala Weerasinghe and SLF Chairman Dr. Walter Jayasinghe with one of the winners. Dee Croos and Shyanna Stanislaus lit up the stage as the dynamic emcees of the evening, their enthusiasm and charm setting the tone for a memorable show. Enal and Aken’s exceptional sound design added an electrifying layer to the performances, while Methaya’s impeccable stage management ensured everything ran seamlessly. Backstage, Tharini and Inuli demonstrated exemplary coordination, proving that teamwork truly makes the dream work. Photo shows Aeshea Jayasinghe with one of the contestants. The ...

Feb 11, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , ,
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“VALENTINE’S DAY” – by Des Kelly “A very happy Valentine’s day to each & every e’Lanka Member & Reader. Your “Valantine” will know WHO you are, so do the correct thing, even if, unlike Poet Geoffrey Chaucer who, in the 14th Century AD wrote quite a lengthy 700 page poem entitled Parliament of Fowls to signify that “birds” too, fall in love, thereby presenting us with the eggs we love to eat with breakfast every day.  Apart from all this, St.Valentine was a Martyr who did all the right things until he was then wrongfully jailed by Roman Emperor Claudius, and, according to legend, fell in love with a young chamber-maid, working at the palace, and got executed for his trouble & strife (his would-be wife, according to Aussie lingo). So friends, there is no need to write any long poems, just send a card, complete with one red rose ...

Feb 14, 2023 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged
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Valentine’s Day – By Malsha – eLanka Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is celebrated annually on February 14th. It is a day to show love and affection to others, often through the giving of flowers, chocolates, and cards. The holiday is named after Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who was martyred in the 3rd century. Over the centuries, the holiday has evolved and become a widely recognized occasion for expressing love and appreciation to partners, friends, and family. In many countries, couples exchange gifts and plan special activities to mark the day, such as romantic dinners or vacations. The holiday has become a significant cultural and commercial event in many parts of the world, with the greeting card industry being particularly busy during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. The history of Valentine’s Day can be traced back to ancient Rome, where a festival called Lupercalia was held ...

Feb 13, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged , , , ,
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