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SUMMER PICNIC 2004
The sun is shining, the air is hot and time for
the Sri Lankan Association to organize its annual
picnic. We promise a scrumptious BBQ lunch and
a whole lot of fun and games for all our members
and their guests. Free entrance for SLAG members
and their families. An entrance fee of SFr 10
will be charged for guests.
Date - Sunday 29th, August 2004.
Time - 11.00 am onwards
Venue - Campaigne des Jonc, Chemin du Jonc
(Please refer enclosed map for directions)
Activities include 'Elle' and tug-of-war.
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FETE DE LA MUSIQUE
The Sri Lankan Association organised a stall
at the Fete de la Musique on June 18th - 20th
2004. As promised the organisation provided delicious
Sri Lankan food. There were three different rice
and curry menus served on each day together with
a variety of cakes, fish rolls and Sri Lankan
tea. Unfortunately unlike in previous years the
location of the stall was disadvantageous to us
and combined with the poor weather sales were
not as successful as we had expected. However
the association wishes to thank all the members
who helped tirelessly at the stall and to all
those who risked the rain and came to support
us.
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POSON BHAKTHI
GEE
This was the first time the Sri Lankan Association
organized this event. It was held at the Coudriers
school hall on 29th May 2004. The event gave us
an opportunity to enjoy the lovely musical talents
of our membership. About 20 members of the Association
and their children took part at the event singing
traditional Buddhist songs. The performance lasted
about one hour and 30 minutes.
We would like to thank all the members who helped
to make lanterns, those who participated in the
choir and members who sent their children to participate
in the event.
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A DAY TO REMEMBER
FOR THE KIDS…
SLAG is planning a fun filled day out with a
train ride to Morges or Lausanne for the children
of our members (below 12) on September 5th. We
will need at least 3 parents to volunteer to support
this event. Costs for the children and members
will be borne by the SLAG. Interested parents
are requested to contact Shelomi Abeysinghe (022-7884971)
or Indunil Wellikala (022 345 6656).
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SAMA TROUPE VISITING GENEVA
The Sama Troupe is visiting Switzerland to perform
at the Fribourg Folkloriade.
A performance of traditional dances and drums
by the Sama troupe is scheduled to be held in
Geneva on 30 August from 6.15 p.m. onwards at
the ILO Auditorium.
This is organized by the Consulate General of
Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Sri Lankan
Associations in Geneva. Those who wish to obtain
invitations for the event are kindly requested
to contact the Consulate General of Sri Lanka.
(022 919 1250)
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AU REVOIR SIMON & DEVI !
The Association sadly bids farewell to Mr &
Mrs Simon Weerasuriya, who are leaving to reside
in Sri Lanka after spending 27 years in Geneva.
Simon worked with the UN for over two decades
while his wife Devi worked with the WHO for many
years. They have both been keenly involved with
the Association. While Simon has served in our
Executive Committee for many years, Devi has helped
us with many of our children's performances at
key events.
The Association wishes them all the very best
for the future.
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FOR YOUR DIARY
ASSOCIATION PICNIC - AUGUST 29th
SAMA TROUPE PERFORMANCE - AUGUST 30th
KIDS DAY OUT - SEPTEMBER 5th
YEAR END PARTY - DECEMBER 4th
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