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SINHALA AND TAMIL NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
The Sri Lankan Association in Geneva welcomed
the Sinhala and Tamil New year with music, dance,
culture and tradition in true Sri Lankan style.
The event was held on April 17th at the Salle
de Faubourg with the participation of a record
number of Sri Lankan's from all parts of Switzerland.
The ceremony opened with the lighting of the oil
lamp by distinguished guests and senior members
of the association. The event was marked with
a variety of customary games for children and
adults and a beautiful performance of traditional
Sinhala and Tamil dances by talented Sri Lankan
children. Guests were treated to a host of delightful
Sri Lankan specialities including all the delicious
Avrudu sweetmeats. The celebrations went on through
the night with entertainment provided by Udaya
and Rozaine.
Await ! The photos of the New-year celebrations
and more
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FETE DE LA MUSIQUE
The Sri Lankan Association has now gained a reputation
for organising one of the most successful food
stalls at the Fete de la Musique. You too can
join in to make our stall enjoy another successful
year.
The funds raised will all be sent for charity
in Sri Lanka.
Date - 18th, 19th, 20th of June 2004.
Venue - Stall 19 (between Rue de la Vallée
and Passage Cordier)
in the 'old city'.
We are looking for caterers to provide a delicious
meal of rice and curry at the event. We will be
catering for about 3000 people for a total of
three days.
If you can suggest someone or if you would like
to make up a team that can cater for the event,
please call - Chandika on 022 340 3700 before
the 7th of June.
We are also inviting volunteers to help us serve
our scrumptious food. If you are free on any one
of the three days and would like to help us, please
call - Chandika.
We are looking forward to seeing all Sri Lankans
living in Geneva, visiting the stall.
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POSON BHAKTHI
GEE
Date - 12th June, 2004
Venue - Salle des Coudriers, Avenue de
Joli-Mont 15 A
off Avenue Louis-Casai (close to Balexert Shopping
Complex)
Time - 5.00 p.m. onwards
Members who wish to join the singing group and/or
who could offer a helping hand in making lanterns
to decorate the hall are requested to call Jayantha
(022 796 3028) before the 5th of June.
All members and non-members are cordially invited
to this event.
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Poson Bakhti Gee - 5 June 2004
Members are requested to come up with ideas
to organize this event. Volunteers who wish to
participate in the event, please contact Jayantha
(022 796 3028) or Chandika (022 340 3700) for
more details.
Fete De la Musique - 18 - 20 June 2004 (Subject
to Approval by the Canton)
The SLAG has made an application and awaiting
approval from the organisers.
Day outing for the Kids
A train-ride to Lausanne for the children
of members, below 12 years. July (Date to be decided).
We will need at least 3 parents to volunteer to
support with this. Costs for the children will
be borne by the SLAG. Interested parents are requested
to contact Shelomi (022-7884971) to decide on
a date.
Annual Picnic - 29 August 2004
At Parc de Jonc
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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 Welikala (022 345 6656).
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OTHER NEWS
The Sri Lankan Association would like to make
our newsletter interesting to all our members
and are looking for new ideas and suggestions
on improving it. We would also like to include
special announcements, birthday's, weddings, anniversaries
and achievements of our members. If you have any
such announcements to make about yourself, family
or friends please contact Farah on 022 346 7625.
A religious ceremony to mark the death of Mr
Siri Dalawella was held on May 23rd at Quaker
hall in Petit Saconnex in the presence of a large
gathering. Mr. Dalawella was a distinguished member
of the Sri Lankan community in Geneva. He had
served for many years in the UN and also held
the post of Secretary of the SLAG and he took
the initiative to introduce our newsletter SLAGINFO.
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Obituary: The SLAG announces with deep
regret, the passing away of Mr. Shanthilal Fernando,
younger brother of one of our members, Mrs. Nelum
de Almeida. He passed away on the 17th of May
in Sri Lanka. The funeral took place on 19th May
in Moratuwa.
The SLAG expresses its condolences to Mrs. De
Almeida and the family members
May he Rest in Peace!
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FOR YOUR DIARY
Poson Bhakthi Gee - 12th June 2004.
Fête de la Musique - 18 - 20 June 2004
SLAG Annual Picnic - 29th August 2004.
Kids Day Out - 5th September, 2004.
Year-End Party - 4th December, 2004.
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