Royal College Group of 92 Australia Wing – 50th Birthday Bash photos by Roy Grafix – Once a Royalist always a Royalist! Once a Royalist always a Royalist! Many prominent educational institutions in the world boast of unique traditions, customs and behaviours that intricately define their institutional identity. Yet, the camaraderie experienced, and the timeless connections forged at Reid avenue are unparalleled, and truly defines the institution that is Royal College, Colombo. Once a Royalist always a Royalist! In a testament to the enduring brotherhood and in the spirit gracefully passed down through generations, this year, the 92 Group of Royal College celebrated their collective 50th birthdays in grand style. The festivities were kicked-off during the 144th Battle of the Blues and reached a crescendo in the home country at the gala dinner, ‘Aged to Perfection’ during September.  This month the baton was passed onto to the Australia members of 92 ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 12th June 2022 – 2nd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BUCKINGHAM PALACE” – by Des Kelly (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ) Commendable endeavor from Elanka Donate a grocery pack to a poor family in Sri Lanka –Arundathie Abeysinghe Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs Australia – T20 Series June 2022 Thomian Fiesta 2022 – Organized by S Thomas’ College OBA, NSW/ACT – Photos and video thanks to Roy Grafix Doctor, academic, activist, and now MP: Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah – By Khushaal Vyas Sri Lanka Progress talks IMF Bailing Out Details – By Dr Harold Gunathilake Lalithakala Visharada Deshamanya Manoj Peiris in an effervescent dominant voyage of over four decades in the field of music – by Sunil Thenabadu Duncan White, and the Returned Trinity Lion – By GEORGE BRAINE SUNDAY CHOICE – Only a ...

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Devi Balika ‘Maroon & Silver Night 2019’ By Dr Minoka Jayatileke, on behalf of Devi committee (Photos by Roy Grafix) The magnificent ‘Maroon & Silver Night’ organised by the Past Pupils Association of Devi Balika in NSW & ACT, was held recently at the Pennant Hills Bowling Club. Many Devians, their families and friends relaxed and indulged in a sumptuous buffet and outstanding entertainment in a sea of colour and vibrant surroundings. The association was formed in 2015 and currently has 75 members. The aim of the event was to raise funds to offer scholarships to underprivileged and academically gifted Devi students in Sri Lanka. President Shanika De Mel, along with committee members Sujeewanie Weerakoon, Dilani Gamlath, Madhu Arampatta, Janeetha Munaweera, Sankika Tennakoon, Indrika Totahewa, Chamira Wimalasiri and Minoka Jayatileke successfully presented a spectacular function, with Gayara Welegama as our compere. Our principal sponsor was Ironfish, whose principal line of ...

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BLACK rocks Sydney at the Blue & Black Dance – Photos thanks to Roy Grafix Click here to view the full album of photos on elanka Facebook page Ryde Civic Centre Sydney, an old favourite venue for Sri Lankan dances was once again the place to be on June 15th 2019 for the Thomian Ball. Deviating from the traditional formal theme and keeping with the winds of change, the semi-formal dress code was welcomed by many though the sartorial splendor of sarees gave colour and dazzle to what was to be a great night of entertainment.    On arrival the guests were warmly ushered into a magnificently decorated hall. Plenty of time for chatter over entrees got the capacity crowd ready for Emcee Duke Ramachandran’s warm welcome followed by 2 minutes of silence (Easter bombing remembrance). Thereafter it was history in the making – yes, many elements and workings parts ...

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