Los Angeles has witnessed lots of interesting events and carnivals of SLF in the city for several years. These events are organized by SriLanka Foundation in order to promote the culture and beliefs of Sri Lanka among people in the USA. The Sri Lanka Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower and encourage hope for better lives and business of SriLankan and associated communities all over the world. Each year, this organization organizes a number of events and carnivals where many SriLankan expatriates and residents join hands together and advance their culture in the United States and worldwide k-expo france 2024.
Founded by Dr. Walter Jayasinghe, a doctor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sri Lanka Foundation play an important role in inspiring and making SriLankan people achieve more. Here are some well known events by SLF:
Sri Lanka Day
Sri Lanka Day is the most popular event by Sri Lanka Foundation. Every year, this event attracts more than 100,000 visitors. It takes attendees on a small tour to Sri Lanka through dances, traditional foods, art, theatre and music. It is a yearly carnival and honor to the culture and legacy of people from SriLanka. People can also have amazing shopping experience by buying striking fashion outfits and accessories, souvenirs and objects. This event is all about fun of feeling Sri Lankan culture in the United States.
The Young Expatriate Sri Lankans (YES!) World Youth Conference
Hosted by SLF, the Young Expatriate Sri Lankans (YES!) World Youth Conference is for the young generation from Sri Lanka origin. The YES! The World Youth Conference offers a chance for youngsters to network, discover about Sri Lankan culture and to expand plans to assist Sri Lanka.
Fashion Show and beauty pageant
The Sri Lanka Foundation also hosts fashion show and annual Miss Sri Lanka America beauty pageant. This event is organized to showcase ethnic exquisiteness of Sri Lanka to the American majority.
The “Sri Lanka Day Expo
This is a yearly one day event that shows and promotes businesses, musicians, food and dancers from Sri Lanka. The expo catches the attention of almost a hundred thousand people, including Americans and Sri Lankans from across the globe to experience the culture of Sri Lanka. At this event, Perahera, the cultural parade is a major attraction.