Lankans in Brisbane raise Rs.5.5Mn to help motherland

Picture shows lighting of the traditional oil lamp by Sri Lankaramaya chief incumbent Ven. Wattegama Dhammawasa Thero, Prof. Jayasiri Weerawardana and the ladies of the organising committee at the inauguration.   

Sri Lankans living in Brisbane, Australia conducted a unique fundraising event to donate Rs.5.5 million to help their motherland facing immense difficulties in the health sector.   
A musical evening titled ‘Sangayana’ was held at Acacia Ridge state school auditorium on February 25 where about 51 Sri Lankans living in Brisbane participated as singers and musicians.   
According to organizers, the event was a tremendous success with all tickets sold out and the collected sum of Rs.5.5 million will be donated to Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama and the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital.   

The event was organized by a committee of three ladies, Prema Weerawardana, Priyangika Unantenna and Upamalika Karunasena.