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62nd Independence Day Celebrations in New Jersey

By Wasana Ekanayake

The Sri Lankan community living in the Tri-State area convened on Sunday, February 14 at the Royal Albert’s Palace in Edison, New Jersey to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence. The event was organized by the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York, and counted an attendance of... »

Sri Lankan Australian Inducted Into Hard Rock Hotels’ Hall of Fame

By Wasana Ekanayake

Recently appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Change at the Copenhagen Summit in December 2009 during the launch of the LIVE THE DEAL campaign with the acceptance of his song ‘Can We Change This Climate Change?’ as the flagship and campaign theme, Alston Koch now enters the most exclusive arena of the professional music industry... »

SLAASC 2009 Annual Dinner Dance

By Wasana Ekanayake

January 25, 2010 — The Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California held it’s annual dinner dance at the elegant Anoush Glenoaks Ballroom in Glendale, California on December 11, 2009. Raffles, dancing, food, good people, and entertainment filled the evening’s festivities.  Music was provided by Sri Lankan American band, Rhythm Company and Sri Lankan... »

Grand New Year’s Eve Celebration in California

By Wasana Ekanayake

January 16, 2010 — The New Year was celebrated in fabulous style at the Knights of Columbus banquet hall in Canoga Park, California on December 31, 2009. Musician Sherwin Jayah hosted the festive event which drew in a crowd of Sri Lankans from the greater Los Angeles area, and featured music, entertainment, friends, fun, and... »

Annual Dinner Dance of De Mazenod College OBU, North America

By Wasana Ekanayake

November 25, 2009 — The De Mazenod College OBU (Old Boy’s Union), North America Ltd. is comprised of alumni of De Mazenod College Kandana, Sri Lanka and well-wishers domiciled in the United States and Canada. The DMC OBU, North America Ltd. is dedicated to developing educational, social, cultural, economical, and moral advancement of all facets... »

Asian Elephant Day Celebrated in Washington, D.C.

By Wasana Ekanayake

August 26, 2009 — The Embassy of Sri Lanka and the Washington National Zoo celebrated Asia Elephant Day on August 23rd, recognizing the zoo’s two elephants of Sri Lankan lineage and the wildlife conservation work of both Sri Lanka and the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington National Zoo. “This celebration highlights the Smithsonian Institution’s efforts in the... »

Sri Lankan Cultural Show in Calgary, Canada

By Wasana Ekanayake

August 3, 2009 — By Albert J. Fernando Amidst the chanting of Jayamangala Gathas accompanied by the throbbing of drums, the President of the Sri Lanka Association of Calgary, Suresh J. Fernando and a group of team leaders lighted the traditional oil lamp thus inaugurating the Annual Cultural Show, Dinner and Dance on June 20,... »

Sri Lanka Day 2009

By Wasana Ekanayake

Due to the difficult and strained business environment that our local and national booth holders are facing, Sri Lanka Foundation has rescheduled Sri Lanka Day for August 7th, 2010.  We hope that the environment for commerce will be more favorable for our both holders at Sri Lanka Day next year. »

Feature

Coconut Water Improves HDL Level

By Wasana Ekanayake

By Shirley Wijesinghe The Indian Coconut Journal revealed that drinking tender coconut water has a certain effect in improving “good cholesterol” HDL in the human... »