Sri Lanka Foundation

ANNUAL FOOD FAIR – WASHINGTON BUDDHIST VIHARA
2016-09-04 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington Buddhist Vihara, 5017 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20011, United States
Sri Lankan and Asian homemade food and beverages will be available for purchase.
All proceeds from the sales, will be donated for charitable purpose.

We value your participation and contribution to this event.

Please contact Washington Buddhist Vihara on Phone: (202) 723-0773 or the Embassy of Sri Lanka on (202) 483-4025/28, if you wish to contribute to the event.

Food Festival
2016-09-03 15:00 - 22:00 | Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara, 1847 Crenshaw Bl., Los Angeles, CA, 90019, United States
All proceeds go to San Diego Buddhist Vihara
Contact: Ven. Sudatta – 323 534 6919

Colombo Gourmet Week 2016
2016-08-22 17:00 - 2016-08-28 16:00 | Galle Face Hotel, 2 Galle Rd,, Colombo, 300, Sri Lanka
Colombo Gourmet Week is the first week long festival in Sri Lanka celebrating food, wine and produce. The event is organised by Wine World, the premium online concierge service, in association with Galle Face Hotel. The event will commence on the 22nd of August and conclude on the 28th of August.
The festival will be broken down into stages that will consist of tasting counters, curated dinners hosted by international chefs, trainings by international wine experts and wine buffet. The week will conclude with a scrumptious fusion Sunday Brunch.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join our journey to transform Sri Lanka into a culinary destination. We are diligently working on bringing most knowledgeable individuals in the world of food and wine to explore international cuisine, ensuring that we create a place for Sri Lanka in the world of gastronomy.

Dates & Times:

22nd August Tasting Counter

23rd August Tasting Counter/Curated Dinner

24th August Tasting Counter/Curated Dinner

25th August Tasting Counter/Curated Dinner

26th August Tasting Counter/Curated Dinner

27th August Wines of the World + Seminars & Training & Wine Buffet

28th August Wines of the World & Brunch 11 am – 4 pm

London Elle Festival & Tug of War
2016-08-21 09:00 - 18:00 | Little Harlington Playing Fields, Simpson Lane, Harlington, Hayes, UB35AQ, United Kingdom
London Elle Festival & tug of war with UK live bank, bouncy castle, games and Sri Lankan food stalls
Organized by Athula Dassana Multi Cultural Buddhist Community Centre

The Fly - A comedy by Linton Semage
2016-08-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Heritage Hall, 8150, Knott Avenue, Buena Park, CA, 90620, United States

Sri Lankan Beach Party
2016-08-20 15:00 - 22:00 | Marina Beach, 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292, United States
Come join SLAASC’s Real Sri Lankan Beach Party.Sri Lankan Beach food. Your favorite DJ’s are ready with the best.

Methodist College PPA(NSW) proudly presents Magical Memories
2016-08-13 18:30 - 23:30 | Epping Club, 45-47 Rawson St., Epping, NSW, 2121, Australia
A Gala Triple Golden affair celebration 150 years. Dance to the dynamic sounds of Kamis. Scrumptious gourmet dinner, complementary scotch, wine, beer and soft drinks.
Free: Formal/Glamour
Tickets: $100

Rochelle 0412332180, Lilani 0458964251

Dinner out with Frontpage Band
2016-08-06 20:00 - 23:59 | Wheaton Moose Lodge, 2901 Bel Pre Rd,, Silver Spring, MD, 20906, United States
Dinner out with Frontpage BandSaturday, August 6, 2016
From 8pm to midnight

Blood Drive 2016
2016-07-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Sri Ratana International Buddhist Center, 2780 Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92801, United States
Give life via blood blood Drive 2016

All Sri Lankan Basketball Tournament
2016-07-30 08:00 - 18:00 | Los Angeles Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Pl,, Wilmington, CA, 90744, United States

PRIYA GEE NADA
2016-07-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Pearson Park Amphitheater, 401 N. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA, 92805, United States
Milton Perera’s son Priyankara Perera and CT Fernando’s son Priyantha Fernando live in concert
Fee: Regular $35.00
VIP $50.00
Under 12 FREE

Contact: Anura Kiribathgala (818) 987 6299

Sri Lankan Sports Day
2016-07-23 09:00 - 23:00 | McCarthy Grounds, 3320 Paul Anka drive, Ottawa, Canada
SLCAO will be hosting a Sri Lankan Sports Day by combining TriCity and Sportsmeet activities together.The TriCity Cricket and Sportsmen will begin at 10am and conclude by 2pm-3pm with a prize giving (no Cricket events in SportsMeet).TriCity Netball events will start around 3:30pm and will follow-up with prize giving after.
TriCity Cricket prize giving will be after completing TriCity matches, likely around 8:30pm.

There will be a Koththu stand and music as well.

Tickets: Entrance if Free. To compete in sports meet: Members- $5/person $10 per family, Non-members $10/person and $20 per family.

For more information: http://slcaottawa.com

Dusit Thani Launch
2016-07-17 16:00 - 19:00 | MD
Hor d’oeuvres by Celebrity Chef Cherryl MendisCocktails & Music by the Eddie Pimental Quartet

Limited Seating. Please RSVP to carlita@dusitthanisrilanka.com or call (626) 665 6831

Venue address provided to all RSVPs

Sri Lanka Day 2016
2016-07-09 10:00 - 23:00 | Paseo Colorado, 280 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
All are welcome to this FREE event.
SRI LANKA DAY presented by Sri Lanka Foundation is coming!

Get the opportunity to experience Sri Lankan Cuisine at our annual Sri Lanka Day celebration! Come join us as we chow down some of the best, authentic Sri Lankan foods such as Hoppers, Kottu Roti, Rice & Curry and traditional sweets. We additionally offer the opportunity to set up your very own booth throughout the daylong event. From the beautiful Sri Lankan fashion clothes and accessories, to beautiful souvenirs and artifacts, there is plenty of shopping for Sri Lankans and Sri Lankan enthusiasts! There will also be a variety of Sri Lankan performances that include Traditional Kandyan, Low Country and Fusion dancers, Traditional & Fusion drummers and live bands — rarely witnessed in the U.S.A.!

Don’t miss this authentic Sri Lankan celebration and bring the whole family to enjoy the foods, shopping, entertainment and much more!
Visit www.slf.la/SriLankaDay or www.slday.com for more details!

Sing Along with Eshan Fernando
2016-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Veterans Hall, 8150 Knott Ave, Buena Park, CA, 90620, United States

Ceylon Tea Festival with Afternoon High Tea
2016-06-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Embassy of Sri Lanka, 3025 Whitehaven St NW, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
You are invited to the Embassy of Sri Lanka for a very special opportunity to enjoy Sri Lankan tea presented by the Sri Lankan Embassy and the Tea Board.
The event is organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka as a free event. Please RSVP to attend and note that the event is from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Networking Breakfast followed by a Special Presentation
2016-06-28 08:30 - 10:00 | Coffee House – NY, 20 W. 44th Street, 6th floor, New York, NY, United States
Networking Breakfast followed by a Special Presentation by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC in association with Sri Lanka Tea Board
CEYLON TEA – PURE ENCHANTMENT IN A CUP

presented by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC in association with Sri Lanka Tea Board

Tuesday, June 28th

8:30am- 9:15am (Networking)

9:30am Presentation

20 W. 44th Street, 6th floor Coffee House, New York City

Seating is limited-breakfast will be served

Members $10.00

Guests $20.00

Ultimate Dance Party of 2016 Corrine & Co
2016-06-25 18:30 - 23:30 | Roselea Community Center, 645-671 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford, NSW, 2118, Australia
Blacktown Sinhala School presents “Corrine & Co.” Ultimate Dance party of 20116
Tickets: $50, $25 kids

Pre Order your tickets sales@blacktownsinhalaschool.org

Call Kulasiri 0404635534, Tharaka 0451996255

Blue and White Ball 2016
2016-06-18 19:30 - 2016-06-19 02:30 | Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90071, United States
Blue & White Ball 2016 organized by the Old Joes Association of California(OJAC) Featuring Anokia with Manilal. Guest Spots by Rohan Mendis and Mano Ponniah.
Tickets: $125

For more information: Sanka-626-497-9979, Shamilal-909-343-0961

Miuru Swara Sankalpana Live in Concert
2016-06-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Bowman Hall, 2/125 Main St., Balcktown, NSW, 2125, Australia
Miuru Swara Sankalpana with Victor Rathnayake and Nanda Malini
Tickets: $50.00 $40.00

For more information- Ananda 0469-904-890

Sri Siddartha Gautama - special screening in Los Angeles
2016-06-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Association for Better Living & Education (ABLE), 7065 Hollywood Blvd,, Los Angeles,, CA, 90028, United States
Sri Siddartha Gautama on Sunday, June 12th 2016 at Association for Better Living & Education (ABLE).
Address: 7065 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Time: 3:00pm
Fee: FREE OF CHARGE

The Cinematic classic “Sri Siddhartha Gautama” touched the hearts of Millions, breaking all Box Office Records in Sri Lanka for the last 66 years and was highly appreciated by the World community at the Delhi International Film Festival 2013, winning the “Best Film World Cinema” award.

**The producer Navin Gooneratne will be present**

Screening of Ranwan Rayak 5 Video Production
2016-06-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Los Angeles Film School, 6353 SUNSET BLVD, HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90028, United States
Please join another amazing fundraising event to help our motherland with RR productions. All of proceeds will be donated to help flood victims in Sri Lanka.
Screening of Ranwan Rayak – 5 video production on Saturday, June 11th 2016 at 2.30 pm at the FILM School theaters in Hollywood.

Entrances fee – $5
Copy of DVD – $15

Nirmana Gee Sandaawa
2016-06-04 18:30 - 22:00 | Heritage Hall, 8150, Knott Avenue, Buena Park, CA, 90620, United States
A Fundraising event to raise funds for Give to Lanka Project. Featuring Ramani, Ananda, Nanda, Nimal, Thashmi, Dhyan, Mano and Preeth
Tickets: $25, Kids under 12 are free

For more information contact: Nihau 310-279-7653, Velum 626-534-1905, Ramani 562-316-4040, Thusitha 323-842-5365, Kalyani 310-603-1326, Nishadi 310-619-7979

Candlelight & Orchids Winter Ball 2016
2016-06-03 19:00 - 23:30 | Le Montage, 38, Frazer St., Lillyfield, NSW, 2040, Australia
Black-tie event with entertainment by Replay 6 and Desmond De Silva. # course meal with a bottle of spirits, unlimited premium beer and wine. Complimentary parking on site.Hosted by Sri Lanka Association of NSW.

Tickets: $125 Members:$120

For more information: Lasitha 0423-413-487, Sharmila 0417-297-064

Food and teas from Sri Lanka featured at Mississauga’s Benares Historic House
2016-05-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Benares Historic House, 1507 Clarkson Road North,, Mississauga, ON, L5J 2W8, Canada
Enjoy a 3 course tea service paired with delicious treats from tropical Ceylon during South Asian Heritage Month.
Sunday May 29 at 2:00 pm

The Ceylon Tea Room is an afternoon tea event where you can explore the teas, tastes and culture of tropical Ceylon. Enjoy a fine afternoon outdoors and try three famous Ceylon teas paired with traditional dishes, tea sandwiches and scones. The event will feature a three course tea service where each course will be paired with a traditional Ceylon delicacy, such as coconut pancakes with Jasmine green tea. See below for full menu.

During the tea, Apsaras will demonstrate the beautiful art of Bharathanatya, an ancient classical danceform with elegant hand gestures and intricate footwork.

Following the tea service, guests are invited to take a step back in time to over 100 years ago with a tour of the Benares Historic House. The estate was home to four generations of the Harris and Sayers families and is filled with original antique possessions of the families.

Questions? Call us at 416 557 1004 or visit our Event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1151731938211529/
Reservations are required and tickets will not be sold at the door. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

RAIN DATE: In the event of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled to Saturday, June 4. If you have purchased a ticket and cannot attend the rain date, please contact us by Monday, May 30th.

Vesak Celebrations at the Rathana International Buddhist Center
2016-05-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Rathana International Buddhist Center, 2780 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim,, CA, 92801, United States
Vesak is special season for all Buddhists to honor the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. Following Dhamma is the greatest way of honoring to the Buddha.
Sri Ratana International Buddhist Center has organized special meritorious activities In order to celebrate Vesak.
So, we would like to invite all the kids to come and join with us to celebrate Vesak.

6:30 p.m. – Thesattagnana Pooja
8:15 p.m. – Vesak Pahan Koodu Pooja
8:30 p.m. – Vesak Bakthi Gee
9:30 p.m. – Dansela

Sri Lankan Festival 2016 in New York
2016-05-28 10:00 - 22:00 | Henry Kaufman Campground, 1131 Manor Road, Staten Island, New York, NY, United States
Celebrate the heritage, culture & showcase talents, exhibition cricket games, beauty pageant, super star singing concert and more variety of Sri Lankan food and dance to Sri Lankan Music.
Entrance is free

For more information: 646-886-1924, 347-260-6226

Vesak Celebration
2016-05-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Lankarama Buddhist Institute
Book Launching by Ven. Sumitta, Bakthi Gee followed by a dansala

VESAK CELEBRATION - Sarathchandra Buddhist Center
2016-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Sarathchandra Buddhist Center, 10717 Oxnard St., North Hollywood, CA, 91606, United States
6.00pm Bodhi Puja, Atavisi Buddha Puja7.00pm Bhakthi Geetha
9.00pm Dansala (Dinner)

Dinner with Sri Lanka Sumo Team
2016-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Home Town Buffet, 4700 Candlewood Ave, Lakewood, CA, 90712, United States
The Sri Lanka Muslim Association of California and The Sri Lanka America Assn of So Cal is hosting the Sumo Wrestling Team from Sri Lanka for Dinner to celebrate their victory & to recognize them for competing at the US Sumo One 2016
Fee: $13.25 ($7.00 Child) Incl. Dinner Buffet $ Drinks

Contact: Senani (323) 202 5300
Faisal (714) 624 6974
