Christmas party at the Walawwa with Noeline Honter and Sohan Weerasinghe from Sri Lanka with Andrea Marr and popular band Ebony – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka)   As the important day of the Christian calendar fast approaches, joyful parties to are taking place all around Australia. Esric Jackson and Shehan Wijewardena of the Walawwa organised a sellout Christmas party with Noeline Honter and Sohan Weerasinghe from Sri Lanka with Andrea Marr and popular band Ebony. Esric Jackson himself added more flavour to the event with his own vocal renditions to further liven up a great afternoon. Apart from a lively crowd of afternoon revellers, a wide attendance of musicians gathered to take in a wonderful show. Ash and Allison Jayasinha, Gwenie Khel, Cherrie Chamari, and a host of others were among those who showed up to take in the performance of two proven entertainers over the decades. And they were ...

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Honoring the LEGEND – Desmond de Silva – by Mariazelle Goonetilleke What a night that was … His contemporaries and colleagues came from many parts of the world with only one thought and that was to remember Des the legend and tribute to him through song and music. The Paravilla Function Center Sydney was the venue selected for the night and from the moment you entered the foyer – you felt as though Des himself was there – because you walked into his personal belongings – suits, pictures, awards, and memoirs – all of these for his fans and friends to witness first hand. The Srilankan entourage consisted of Sohan Weerasinghe, Melantha Perera, Corrine Almeida, Trevine Joseph, and myself. We were so moved we would be on the program that we all stood up to be counted. Our only request was the visa, air ticket, accommodation, and domestic travel. Once ...

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Thomian, Trinitian to light up Source:Island Peterite scene…in London I’m a Peterite and I know for sure that we, Peterites, do have a whole lot of talented entertainers. And, believe it or not, there is a Peterite entertaining guests at the Galadari Hotel right now! Yes, St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya, is celebrating its centenary, this year, and, obviously, there will be lots of special events, organised by the OBU (Old Boys) domiciled abroad, to mark this milestone. The London event is one of them and the Peterites OBU UK is calling it ‘La Bamba Nite 2022.’ It will be held at the Hilton T5 London, on September 17th. The Thomian and Trinitian, who will be in London, to light up the Peterite scene, are Sohan Weerasinghe and Clifford Richards. (No doubt…as the saying goes, variety is the spice of life!) They are probably the best when it comes to entertaining, ...

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Celebrating Christmas …in the ‘new normal’-by Sohan Weerasinghe Source:Island Sohan Weerasinghe (Entertainer/Singer – Sri Lanka) Before the pandemic, Christmas was a time I splurged a lot of money on friends, on parties, expensive gifts, etc., and never worried about from where the money came. Now the scenario is totally different. The accent is on helping the poor, and the needy, and making sure they have, at least, the bare necessities. I’m also playing a prominent part in an organisation that is dedicated in looking after the less fortunate people in Sri Lanka. So, I’m involved in raising funds for them and making sure that they, too, enjoy a little bit of fun and enjoyment. While doing all these, I also make it a point to observe all safety protocols and not allowing the spread of the virus. ...

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  Rise Up Sri Lanka – by Rukshan Perera “Rise Up Sri Lanka”, a song dedicated to those who said good bye to us on Easter Sunday 21st April 2019, those who survived the brutal attacks, and to their families. In their name, let us all (Sri Lankan communities, races and religions) together rise up in love, unity, respect and harmony and rebuild our beautiful country, Sri Lanka. Composed and sung by Rukshan Perera, Backup Vocals Sohan Weerasinghe and Choro Calibre. Music by Rukshan.   Rise Up Sri Lanka Innocent lives, on early morn, faced their final call, A nation grieves, with blood and tears, pasted on the walls, Is this a dream or reality, With heavy hearts, let us sing out loud, Rise up rise up my Sri Lanka, We shall overcome we are one, Rise up rise up my Sri Lanka, Unite the land, and stand together as ...

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