The International Ladies’ Potluck Group (ILPG) celebrated its ninth anniversary last week at the Al Jazi Gardens Club House. The event was hosted by Sri Lankan members this year and guests arriving at the event were met with complimentary short eats from White Oceanic Sri Lankan Restaurant.
The Deputy Chief of Mission of the Sri Lankan Embassy, S Khan, was the guest of honour. The event was also attended by Sheikha Al Ansari, her sister Sheikha Fatma, wives of the ambassadors of Belgium, China, Gambia, Kazakhstan, Peru, South Africa, South Korea and Poland, the founder of the group, Hasnah Jumat McCauley, its president, Ruth Serene Sabry, chief organiser Shriani Burley, and Sri Lankan Airlines Country Manager Fawzan Fareid.
Tamara Simmons talked about the significance of the Sri Lankan new year, which is celebrated on April 13 and 14 each year.
Members and guests were given a presentation about Sri Lanka. Dancers from Dinu Ranga Kalayathanaya Dance School entertained the guests and a brunch consisting of traditional Sri Lankan dishes was served by the Grand Mercure Hotel.
A member of the ILPG, Anu Vye, won a return air ticket to Colombo in a lucky draw.
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