Brisbane temples pay tribute to Hon. Consul Anton Swan’s dedicated service to community
Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland Anton Swan and his wife, Bronwen, were felicitated at two separate events at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Monastery, Ellen Grove, and the Buddhist Vihara, Goodna, over the past two weekends. Mr Swan, who is stepping down as Hon. Consul after a 33-year stint, was feted for his dedication …
SL Consul Anton Swan hosted at farewell function by high commission in Canberra
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Australia, Chitranganee Wagiswara, hosted a special farewell function for the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Anton Swan, in Canberra on June 19. Mr Swan is stepping down in July from his role after 33 years of serving the Queensland community. Ms Wagiswara presented him with a plaque for …
Sri Lankan contingent in step for Anzac Day commemoration at Bellbowrie
April 26, 2023: Representatives of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Queensland and supporters marched in the Anzac Day parade at Booker Place, Bellbowrie, on Tuesday, April 25. The contingent attended the morning service, which was followed by the traditional cricket match between the Lord Mayor’s XI and an Army XI. The day was commemorated …
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 …
