FSOQ honours founding members and a friend of Sri Lanka with special presentation
Two founding members of the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland and a generous benefactor with a close connection to our island nation were honoured at Sri Lanka Day 2023 for their dedicated work in bettering the lives of others. The FSOQ’s first president, Bill Deutrom, Jayantha Pathikirikorale, and philanthropist and dedicated friend 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 …
Cr Owen thanked for council’s strong support of Sri Lankan community events
The Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland presented Councillor Angela Owen (Calamvale Ward) with a plaque in recognition of her staunch support of events conducted by the FSOQ and its member organisations. The presentation was made in appreciation of the Brisbane City Council’s support of Sri Lanka Day held last November at Rocks Riverside …
