The Sri Lanka Association of New South Wales' Familiy Night 2008 proved to be a success with nearly 350 persons packing the Cherrybrook Community Centre last Saturday night. The cross section of age groups suggests that the Sri Lankan family tradition is alive and well. From grand-parents to tiny tots enjoyed the evening's entertainment. Sri Lankan DJ's Rakitha and Jay from Night Walkers entertainment provided a genre of music that appealed to the cross section of attendees that included Aussies of non-Sri Lankan background. 

Familiar tunes from the 70's 80's and 90's got the gig going with couples streaming onto the floor. Sri Lankan 'salsa' - better known as baila saw the dance floor packed to capacity. Even the teenagers and those young at heart were treated to the mosh pit hip-hop stuff.

President of the SLA, Kumar Athulathmudai welcomed the guests including Acting Sri Lankan Consul General in Sydney Mrs Gothami Indikadahena as well as the Mayor of Hornsby, his Lordship Nick Berman. Kumar reiterared that the SLA is an Association for all Sri Lankans irrespective of background and it was pleasing to see members of many other Sri Lankan community organisations present at thsi event.

The Sri Lankan community in New South Wales needs to rally behind a single banner. Kumar also thanked his very active and energetic committee for all their hard work as well as the event sponsors.

Mr Athulathmudali requested that members of the Sri Lankan Community keep August 2nd available for the Annual Winter Ball that will be held at an exiciting new venue this year.

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