BLACK rocks Sydney at the Blue & Black Dance… 2019

Excepts from the Dance review:

Ryde Civic Centre Sydney, an old favourite venue for Sri Lankan dances was once again the place to be on June 15th 2019 for the Thomian Ball. Deviating from the traditional formal theme and keeping with the winds of change, the semi-formal dress code was welcomed by many and the sartorial splendor of sarees gave colour and dazzle to what was to be a great night of entertainment.

The guest dined on a buffet of sumptuous Sri Lankan food – Saffron & fried onion rice, devilled tuna, peppered & mustard pork, chicken curry, mixed vegetable korma, Brinjal moju, pappadum, fried buttered chillies, pasta salad and green salad with Watalappan/fruit platter for dessert. Chef Sam and his charming wife from Trek Catering were on site to ensure there was plenty of food.   

Speeches and presentations followed during and after dinner - STC NSW OBA President Kulasri Jayasinghe thanked the attendees, credited his committee for a great job and acknowledged all the sponsors.  There was a brief yet very informative talk by major sponsor from GREENULTIMATE P/L - a company reputed for its environmental-conscious renewable solar panels, batteries and inverters.

There were attractive raffle prizes on offer as well including an air ticket presented by Sri Lankan Airlines and accommodation for a couple at the five star Hotel by Galadari Colombo.  Cricket memorabilia were also auctioned including an impressively framed signed ball by the legendary Muttiah Muralitharan. 

Gracing the occasion was the affable Mr. Lal Wickrematunge, Consul General for Sri Lanka. Given his pending departure, on behalf of the OBA, Vice President Indy Gunawardhena made a felicitation presentation to a dignitary who is always championing the cause of equality and goodwill within the community. In his response speech Mr. Wickrematunge spoke affectionately of the virtues we need to uphold as Sri Lankans and the fond memories he would be taking back after 4 years of service.

Visit our gallery page for photos and links of this sell-out event