December 19, 2007
Contact: Allena Allen
IZ DIGITAL
213.747.1385
allena@idealzone.com
TSUNAMI MEMORIAL
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL SANTA MONICA PIER.
Sri Lankan organizations gather to offer prayers for the
lives lost in the south asian tsunami.
Santa Monica - Representatives
of Sri Lankan organizations from around the world will
gather on December 26th, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Santa
Monica Pier to remember the lives lost in the Tsunami of
2004.
Per last year, people will join together to send a message
to the world that this day should not be forgotten.
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka Los Angeles office will
speak to the public about the tsunami relief efforts of Sri
Lanka. Prayers will be offered by several Sri Lankan
religious denominations (Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and
Muslim.) Following a moment of silence participants will
release flowers into the ocean as the memorial service
comes to and end.
Your presence at this candlelight vigil will resonate the
message to the ten underprivileged nations that were
affected by the tsunami that we care.
Artwork from Children in Sri Lanka as well as other artist
who have worked toward tsunami rehabilitation will be on
display.
This candlelight vigil services will be held for free and
open to the public. Donations will not be collected at the
event.
Paalama – bridging communities, organizes the event.
The organizations below are confirmed as of date to
participate in this event.
Los Angeles Buddhist Vihara Pasadena, Sri Lanka Tsunami
Relief Fund, Sri Lanka Fund, Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara,
FRD Asia, Shepherd’s Chapel of Prayer, Suba Ude,
Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California,
Marithri Vihara Sun Valley, Sri Lanka Muslim Association of
California, Sri Lanka Patriots, United Hindu Temple of West
Covina.
ABOUT PAALAMA
Paalama or Paalam which means bridge in Sri Lanka is and
organization based in Los Angeles that provides a network
for Sri Lankan organizations globally. The organization is
also bridging other countries with Sri Lanka. Paalama
primary goal is to bridge communities through Arts, Sports
and Technology. Paalama is located in Los Angeles. For more
information please feel free to call Allena or Rashantha de
Silva – 213.747.1385 www.paalama.org
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