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Tamil and Sinhalese New Year
TAMIL AND SINHALESE
NEW YEAR
VICTOR MELDER LECTURE
Wednesday 10 April, 6.30pm-8pm
Clayton Community Centre Theatre
Foreign trade has been a prominent feature of Sri Lanka’s
economy from ancient times. Situated virtually at the
mid-point of the maritime trade routes between West
Europe and East Asia, it was ideally located to become an
important link in the trade network and a major meeting
place for sailors and traders from all over the known world.
Delivered by Dr Sanjiva Wijesinha, the 2024 Victor Melder
Lecture will focus on the important role that Sri Lanka
played as a link between the East and the West on the
Maritime Silk Road.
Dr Sanjiva Wijesinha is a graduate of the Colombo Medical
School in Sri Lanka. He has worked as a paediatric surgeon
in both Sri Lanka and Hong Kong, family physician, Monash
University professor, and an army medical officer in both
Sri Lanka and Australia.
FREE. Bookings essential.
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SRI LANKAN DANCE STYLES WORKSHOP
Wednesday 10 April, 2.30pm-3.30pm
Clayton Library
Children will discover Sri Lankan Dance Styles, exercise
and dance steps, as well as learn how to use hands with
steps and be introduced to some musical instruments.
For children aged 5-13.
FREE. Bookings essential.
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