City Hall, Parliament House awash in Lanka’s national colours for Independence Day
Brisbane City Hall and Parliament House were lit up in orange, maroon, green and yellow on Saturday, February 4, to mark Sri Lanka’s 75th year of independence. The spectacular lighting was organised by the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Anton Swan. Last year too, City Hall was bathed in the glow of Sri …
Four consignments of medicines totalling $34,283 from donations sent to Lanka
The Medicines for Sri Lanka campaign, run by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations in Queensland, has resulted in four consignments of much-needed medication to Sri Lankan hospitals, thanks to the generosity of the Brisbane community. Since the campaign began early this year, Phase 1 raised more than AUD $34,000 for a range of cancer …
Sri Lanka Day a roaring success as crowds savour a feast of culture and culinary fare
Classical displays of traditional dance and songs from the heart, liberally spiced with a serving of varied and unique cuisine, were all there for crowds to enjoy at the second annual Sri Lanka Day cultural and food festival at Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks, on Sunday, September 11. More than 1500 people enjoyed the …
Hon. Consul pays respects on passing of Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of SL community
Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland Anton Swan, OAM, signed the Condolence Book at Government House on Tuesday following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week. Mr Swan paid his respects on behalf of the Sri Lankan Queensland community in the presence of Queensland Governor the Hon. Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM. The …
Cultural dances, music and food will headline Sri Lanka Day Festival on September 11
A unique blend of dance, music and food will feature in a packed schedule of activities at the second annual Sri Lanka Day Festival on Sunday, September 11, at Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Seventeen Mile Rocks. The cultural and food festival has been organised by the Sri Lankan Federation of Organisations of …
Ranaviru Commemoration Day in Goodna to honour lives sacrificed during the war
The Ex-Servicemen Association of Sri Lanka will hold a commemoration ceremony on Saturday, July 16, in Goodna to mark the 13th anniversary of the end of the separatist war in Sri Lanka. Ranaviru Commemoration Day will honour and pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives or suffered horrendous injuries during the long conflict. The …
Campaign for medicines results in first supplies sent to Sri Lanka hospitals
The Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations in Queensland has raised $18,000 in its community campaign to send urgent medical supplies to Sri Lanka. The FSOQ, in association with three Brisbane doctors working with the Doctors Association of Sri Lanka (DASL), identified approved suppliers for a list of urgently needed medicines and other supplies. Medicines cannot …
Sri Lanka Day planned for September 11 at Rocks Riverside Park
The Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations in Queensland has announced that Sri Lanka Day 2022 will be held on September 11 at Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks This follows the success of the inaugural multicultural festival last November, with the FSOQ and its member organisations putting on a display of Sri Lankan culture, hospitality …
Social dance night to aid doctors’ campaign to send medical supplies to Sri Lanka
Students and friends of RnR Dance Studio will hold a social night of dancing to raise funds for the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland’s campaign with Brisbane doctors to send vitally needed medical supplies to hospitals in Sri Lanka. The evening will be held from 6.30 to 11pm on May 29 at the …
Anzac spirit burns bright despite rain
Rain did not dampen the Anzac spirit as hundreds braved the inclement weather to honour the fallen at the commemoration ceremony at the Brookfield Showgrounds on Monday, April 25. The solemn Anzac Day march was attended by veterans and their families, and included were 12 participants from the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Queensland. An …
President and secretary re-elected at federation’s annual general meeting
Jay Weerawardena and Jayantha Weerasekera were re-elected president and secretary respectively at the annual general meeting of the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland Inc on April 12. The office-bearers for 2022-23 are: Patron: Anton Swan, Hon Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland. President: Jayasiri Weerawardena. Vice-president: Bill Deutrom. Secretary: Jayantha Weerasekera. Treasurer: Nandasiri …
Lankan veteran families to join Anzac Day service at Brookfield Showgrounds
Sri Lanka ex-servicemen and women will march on Anzac Day at the Brookfield Showgrounds tomorrow, Monday, April 25. The parade starts at 9am and more than 5000 people, including veterans, schoolchildren and the general public will attend the commemoration day. Past president of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Queensland Jayantha Pathikirikorale said Sri Lankan …
