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Tamil Art History Book Launch in London Raises Funds for Children in Sri Lanka

Tamil Art History Book Launch in London Raises Funds for Children in Sri Lanka A London book launch celebrating Tamil architectural heritage has also become an opportunity to support vulnerable children in Sri Lanka. The official launch of The Glories of Thiruvarur Gopuras, the new book by Dr K. Sivakumar, took place on Sunday 27 […]

Deepavali in the UK: How Sri Lankan Tamil Families Celebrate the Festival of Lights

Deepavali in the UK: How Sri Lankan Tamil Families Celebrate the Festival of Lights Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is one of the most important festivals in the Tamil Hindu calendar. Often described as the Festival of Lights, it represents the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and hope over difficulty. For Sri […]

DABAL UK’s Inaugural Charity Dinner Dance Raises Vital Funds for Schools Across Sri Lanka

DABAL UK marked 22 years of charitable service with its inaugural Charity Dinner Dance, held on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at Allum Manor in Elstree, Hertfordshire. More than 225 guests attended the occasion, which combined Sri Lankan hospitality, music and fellowship with a clear commitment to supporting children and schools across Sri Lanka. Although DABAL […]

Sri Lankan Community Celebrates Cricket, Culture and Charity at 36th Festival of Cricket in London

Thousands of Sri Lankans, families and cricket supporters gathered at Hainault Recreation Ground in Ilford on Sunday 12 July for the 36th Festival of Cricket (FoC) 2026. The annual event brought together competitive school cricket, Sri Lankan culture, family entertainment and charitable giving under the theme of “Unity, Harmony and Togetherness.” Established in 1989, the […]

BOXHALL Welcomes Award-Winning Sri Lankan Restaurant Karapincha

London’s dining scene has welcomed a new destination for authentic Sri Lankan food in the UK, with award-winning restaurant Karapincha opening at Kitchen No.8 at BOXHALL on Monday 17 August. Founded by twin sisters Vasanthini and Dharshini Perumal, Karapincha is built around family recipes, hand-ground spices and the vibrant culinary traditions of Sri Lanka. Its […]

Bridging Borders for Education: UK Residents and Sinharaja Community Empower Kalawana Students

The landscape of rural education in Sri Lanka has long been characterised by a profound sense of resilience, where students and educators alike navigate the complexities of geographical isolation and limited resources with an unwavering commitment to scholastic achievement. In recent years, this spirit of endurance has been increasingly bolstered by the compassionate interventions of […]

Spice and Soul: Sigiriya Knutsford Named Among UK’s Top 100 Curry Restaurants for 2026

The culinary landscape of the United Kingdom has long been enriched by the vibrant and diverse flavours of South Asia, yet it is the unique and aromatic profile of Sri Lankan cuisine that is currently capturing the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts across the nation. In a significant testament to this growing appreciation, Sigiriya […]

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