Hi Everyone! We are delighted to welcome you to Uwe Lions, Sri Lankan Society at Uwe.
Our purpose as a committee is to promote Sri Lankan culture and give an opportunity to Sri Lankan students to stay connected.
Hoping to provide you all, an enjoyable social experience alongside the academic journey, we warmly invite everyone to join our network and make this journey an extraordinary journey, together!
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Congradulations to our new team for year 2021/2022
2021/2022 Committee:
President: Chathushka Kiriella
Secretery : Shanika Weerakkody
Vice President: Shyam Endarage
Treasurer: Dharithri Kalika Senanayake
Participation and Equality Officer: Janudha Fernando
Events and Fundraising Officer: Malish Nonis
Cultural Officer: Malin Perera
2019/20 Committee:
President: Thilini Seneviratne
Treasurer: Pasidu Hikkaduwa
Participation and Equality Officer: Benura Hitiyamudiyanselage
Events and Fundraising Officer: Chiara Fernando
Media and Publicity Officer: Warnakula Madhushi Wickramanayake
Contacts:
E-mail: uwesrilankansociety@gmail.com
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New Logo with effect from March-2022
The new logo depicts the bravery of all Sri Lankans.
LOGO:
Our logo recalls the Sri Lankan flag.
- The Lion symbolizes the bravery of the Sinhalese.
- The four bo leaves in the corners represent the four concepts of Buddhism (Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha, and Metta).
- The two stripes represent the Sri Lankan Tamils and Muslims respectively.
- The border of the flag represents the unity of the nation.
Dharmadeshanaya
Meet & Greet 2022
UWE Sri Lankan society's meet and greet was held on 04th February 2022. The 74th National Independence Day was was also celebrated at the event.
The ceremony began with the singing of the national anthem and the commemoration of our military heroes.
Thereafter the event was filled with fun games, sing alongs, chit chats and Sri Lankan goodies.
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Annual General Meeting 2022
The Annual General meeting was held on 03rd January, 2022 via Teams. The society's 2021/2022 committee was official introduced at the meeting. The new president then presented the plan for the next academic year.
OUR VERY FIRST MEET AND GREET ORGANISED ON THE 15TH OF NOVEMBER 2019!
A humble thank you to every single person who tremendously contributed to make this day a reality. A huge shout out to our dearest colleagues of Sri Lankan Society of the University of Bristol!
