A record number of people attended the Sri Lanka Day Food and Multicultural Festival at Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks on Sunday, October 15. The event, organised by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland and its member associations, showcased the cultural heritage and culinary tastes of Sri Lanka to the wider multicultural …
The third annual Sri Lanka Day Multicultural Food and Cultural Festival promises to pack in the crowds with a long line-up of entertainment on Sunday, October 15, at Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks. The event, since its inauguration in 2021, has been growing in popularity and organisers say there will be a wide choice …
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 …
The wider Brisbane community has once again risen to the occasion to support the urgent appeal launched by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland to cover shipping costs to send 350 hospital beds for critical patients in ICU wards in Sri Lanka. The appeal was initiated following a plea from Sri Lankan doctors, …
Sixteen Sri Lankan ex-servicemen marched alongside their Anzac mates at the RSL Kenmore/Moggill branch’s Anzac Day ceremony at Brookfield showgrounds on Sunday. According to organisers, more than 8000 people attended the service. Admiral Travis Sinniah (Retired), the 21st Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, laid a wreath at the war memorial on behalf of the Sri Lankan …
The Sri Lanka Society of Queensland will hold New Year festivities at the Jindalee Bowls Club on April 24. The Sinhala Association celebrations were held at the Mt Crosby Showground on Sunday, April 18. The Sinhalese and Tamil New Year was observed on Wednesday, April 14. The Avurudu festivities will include traditional food, Rasa Kavili, …
In the latest round of donations by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations in Queensland, 36 beds with mattresses and other accessories were handed over to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health on May 17, 2020, for distribution to hospitals throughout the country. The handing over ceremony was held at the Abeyrama Temple in Narahenpita. In …
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Large crowds expected at Sri Lanka Day Multicultural and Food Festival on Sunday
FSOQ’s team of officials for 2023-24
Sunday Island features tribute to Anton Swan by former high commissioner Skandakumar
Sri Lanka Day on October 15 will showcase food, fun and cultural delights
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Brisbane temples pay tribute to Hon. Consul Anton Swan’s dedicated service to community
SL Consul Anton Swan hosted at farewell function by high commission in Canberra
Sri Lankan contingent in step for Anzac Day commemoration at Bellbowrie
City Hall, Parliament House awash in Lanka’s national colours for Independence Day
Sri Lanka Day a roaring success as crowds savour a feast of culture and culinary fare
Farewell Lal Mendis: Beacon of kindness and joy will be missed by our community
FSOQ honours founding members and a friend of Sri Lanka with special presentation
Large crowds expected at Sri Lanka Day Multicultural and Food Festival on Sunday
FSOQ’s team of officials for 2023-24
Sunday Island features tribute to Anton Swan by former high commissioner Skandakumar
Sri Lanka Day on October 15 will showcase food, fun and cultural delights
Anton Swan’s exemplary service as Sri Lanka’s consul feted at FSOQ’s gala dinner
Brisbane temples pay tribute to Hon. Consul Anton Swan’s dedicated service to community
SL Consul Anton Swan hosted at farewell function by high commission in Canberra
Sri Lankan contingent in step for Anzac Day commemoration at Bellbowrie
City Hall, Parliament House awash in Lanka’s national colours for Independence Day