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Sri Lankans in Oxford gather for first ever celebration
The first-ever Sri Lankan night took place at Beckley Village Hall on Sunday, May 3.
The evening attracted around 85 people, many working in the main hospitals, care industry as well as local businesses.
It featured lively performances from three artists who travelled from Sri Lanka: Rajiv Sebastian, Anthony Surendra, and Shyamen Dangamuwa.
Music was provided by UK-based Ishan Perera, while the event was hosted by well-known UK emcee Sajith Wathsala.
The evening was organised by the Oxford Sri Lankan Society whose main members are Shimal Livera, Thilini Fernando, Sanjeeva Hennayake, Udani Liyanage, Ravi Chandrasekera, and Samantha Mirihana,
Organisers said it was an opportunity for everyone to enjoy ‘lively music, good vibes and networking’.