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S A P P H I R E 2 0 2 4SAPPHIRE 2024TROXY GRAND HALLLONDON30TH MARCH 2024

S A P P H I R E 2 0 2 4A MESSAGEFROM THE PRESIDENTSOn behalf of the Imperial College Sri Lankan Society, we extenda warm welcome to Sapphire 2024. Sapphire stands as one ofEurope's most enduring Sri Lankan events, and the past sixmonths have been marked by unwavering dedication andtireless efforts to ensure an unforgettable night for all. Tonight,we are proud to bring the vibrant culture of our island to you,featuring captivating traditional Kandyan dancing and asumptuous buffet that embodies the essence of Sri Lankanhospitality. Our entertainment lineup also boasts talent with thecaptivating Punya & Srini, the dynamic Dinesh Gamage &Kaizer Kaiz, and the Baila queen, Corrine Almeida. Finally, we willhave you dancing the night away to the fresh beats of DJ AshenFer at our afterparty.With a history spanning over 25 years, Sapphire has alwaysbeen rooted in charity. Having raised over £75,000 for variouscauses, this year's profits will be directed towards supportingSparkes Home, a charity dedicated to aiding girls facingpoverty, abuse, disadvantage, or risk.We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who hascontributed to the organization of this event. A special thanksto our dedicated committee members who have sacrificedcountless hours despite their busy schedules. We also extendour appreciation to Troxy, Golden Platter, Exceed, andPraneeth Hettiarachchi for their invaluable support, withoutwhich this event would not have been possible. Our thanks alsogo to the former presidents and committee members who haveprovided endless support. Lastly, a big thank you to ourguests whose enthusiasm drives Sapphire year after year.We hope you thoroughly enjoy the evening!-Anshula and Ravindu

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S A P P H I R E 2 0 2 4EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresidentsAnshula Madigasekera & Ravindu FernandoVice President of SapphireNeo PereraVice President of SocietyAnish MariathasanTreasurersThevinya Gurugama & Aringan VaratharajSecretarySathmi AmbepitiyaEvents OfficerMaheshka DiasSUBCOMMITTEEHead of Marketing Jehan MakalandaHead of SalesJanaki Narakeeran & Karthika VijeyanandarajaHead of Sponsorship Jayath GunatungaLiason OfficerLahiru Dissanayake

S A P P H I R E 2 0 2 418:00Doors Open18:45Kandyan Act19:00Speeches19:45Buffet Opens21:00Punya & SriniEVENT INFORMATIONSCHEDULE21:30Corrine22:00Buffet Closes23:00Kaizer & Dinesh00:00After Party03:00End of NightMENUMainsAromatic Yellow RiceHeavenly Vegetable KothuSucculent Mutton CurryFiery Devilled ChickenGolden Dhal CurryTempered Beans With PotatoTangy Aubergine MojuCrunchy PapadamsDessertsDecadent Chocolate Biscuit PuddingLuscious Créme Caramel PuddingExotic Fruit Salad

S A P P H I R E 2 0 2 4PERFORMERSDilini SeneviratneSriniPunyaKaizer KaizDinesh GamageCorrine AlmeidaDJ Ashen FerExceed

S A P P H I R E 2 0 2 4CHARITYSPARKES HOME SRI LANKAThis year we are supporting Sparkes Home Charity in Sri Lanka,which has evolved from its original mission of providing refugeto girls affected by the Civil War and tsunami to nowencompassing a broader spectrum of support for those facingpoverty, abuse, disadvantage, or risk. Their outreach extendsto girls referred by social services, offering them a secure andnurturing environment where they receive essential amenitieslike food, clothing, and pastoral care. Ensuring access toeducation, they enroll these girls in local state schools,supplementing their learning with extra tuition in core subjects. SAPPHIRE 2023In the past year, the proceeds generated by our efforts werechanneled towards supporting the Ocean Stars Trust charity,which actively engages in uplifting pre-school and communityinitiatives in Sri Lanka. These funds were instrumental ininitiating new endeavors, such as supplying fresh uniforms tochildren, facilitating educational opportunities throughsponsorship programs, and the payment of wages ofpreschool teachers.

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