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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
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SUMMARY:ANZAC 2026
DESCRIPTION:“A Day of Remembrance\, Unity\, and Deep Emotion” \nOn 25 April 2026\, the Brookfield Showgrounds once again became a place of profound\nremembrance as the community gathered to honour ANZAC Day — a day etched into the\nheart of Australia and New Zealand. From the early hours of the morning\, the grounds filled\nwith veterans\, serving personnel\, families\, young people\, and dignitaries\, all united by a\nshared purpose\, to remember the courage\, sacrifice\, and unwavering spirit of the ANZACs.\nThe dawn service set a solemn tone\, its silence broken only by the soft rustle of flags and\nthe quiet reflection of those who stood shoulder to shoulder in the cool morning air. As the\nsun rose\, the parade commenced\, bringing together exservice organisations from across\nQueensland. Among them marched the Sri Lanka ExServicemen’s Association (Queensland\nBranch)\, proudly carrying their colours and honouring not only the ANZACs but also the\nbrave men and women who served across the Commonwealth. \nThis year’s march carried a particularly emotional weight. As our contingent made its way\ntoward the grounds\, applause rippled through the crowd — a heartfelt gesture of gratitude\nthat resonated deeply with every marcher. In one unforgettable moment\, a middleaged lady\nstood by the roadside\, tears streaming down her face as she clapped. Her emotion captured\nthe essence of ANZAC Day\, remembrance that lives not only in ceremony\, but in the hearts\nof everyday Australians. \nThe Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association was honoured to play a meaningful role in the\nofficial proceedings. Major General (Retired) Shyaman Kulathunge and Wing Commander\nNalin Wickremasinghe (Ex-SLAF)\, President of SLESA Queensland\, laid floral wreaths on\nbehalf of the association. Their tribute symbolised the enduring bonds between nations that\nfought side by side\, and the shared sacrifices that continue to unite us across generations.\nThis connection is rooted in history. During the First World War\, members of the Ceylon\nPlanters Rifle Corps — a volunteer regiment from then Ceylon — were attached to ANZAC\nunits during the Gallipoli campaign. Though small in number\, they endured the same\nunforgiving terrain\, the same hardships\, and the same losses. Their service remains a proud\nchapter in Sri Lanka’s military heritage and a reminder of the global unity forged in times of\nconflict. \nThroughout the day\, families enjoyed community activities\, live music\, and traditional ANZAC\nDay refreshments. Children listened to stories of bravery\, ensuring that the legacy of the\nANZACs continues to be passed down with respect and understanding. \nThe 2026 Brookfield ANZAC Day ceremony stood as a powerful testament to remembrance\,\nunity\, and shared history. It reminded us that ANZAC Day is not merely a date on the\ncalendar — it is a living tradition\, carried forward by communities who refuse to let the\nsacrifices of the past fade into silence. \nNalin Wickremasinghe\nPresident – Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association Queensland \nLest We Forget
URL:https://slexservicesqld.org.au/event/anzac-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTSTAMP:20260527T025547
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SUMMARY:MISTY Dinner Dance
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URL:https://slexservicesqld.org.au/event/misty-dinner-dance/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTSTAMP:20260527T025547
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SUMMARY:ANZAC 2023
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URL:https://slexservicesqld.org.au/event/anzac-2023/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220717
DTSTAMP:20260527T025547
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SUMMARY:Alms Giving 2022
DESCRIPTION:As we mark the 13th anniversary of the end of the 33-year long separatist war in Sri Lanka\, there will be a Commemoration Ceremony to honour and pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives or suffered horrendous injuries to safeguard our motherland.\nAll those who put their lives in the firing line for the sake of all Sri Lankans regardless of ethnic and religious differences to bring peace and harmony to Sri Lanka must be remembered with gratitude and honour. \nThey gave their tomorrow for our today.\nTherefore\, irrespective of our own beliefs – political\, religious or any other\, it is our utmost duty to pay respect to all those who sacrificed their lives to safeguard us. This is an event to promote peace and harmony among all Sri Lankan communities. \nWe ask all friends to kindly join us Ranaviru Commemoration Day
URL:https://slexservicesqld.org.au/event/alms-giving-2022/
LOCATION:Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara Goodna\, 108 Eric St\, Goodna\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210625
DTSTAMP:20260527T025547
CREATED:20251006T092826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T055709Z
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SUMMARY:Alms Giving 2021
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URL:https://slexservicesqld.org.au/event/alms-giving-2021/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210214
DTSTAMP:20260527T025547
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T060024Z
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SUMMARY:Shramadana Campaign 2021
DESCRIPTION:00:00
URL:https://slexservicesqld.org.au/event/shramadana-campaign-2021/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTSTAMP:20260527T025547
CREATED:20251006T102020Z
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SUMMARY:ANZAC 2021
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URL:https://slexservicesqld.org.au/event/anzac-2021/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180222
DTSTAMP:20260527T025547
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SUMMARY:ANZAC 2018
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URL:https://slexservicesqld.org.au/event/anzac-2018/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160122
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CREATED:20251006T111726Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Dance 2016
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URL:https://slexservicesqld.org.au/event/dinner-dance-2016/
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