Sri Lankan Dance Academy

THANK YOU! 🙏🏾 This weekend, SLDA hosted a Rice Packet fundraiser and it was a major success!!

As a charitable, non-profit organisation, these fundraisers help continue the work we do in preserving and strengthening Sri Lankan culture in New Zealand, and we are immensely grateful 🇱🇰🇳🇿

We would like to extend a heartfelt Thank you especially to our SLDA family of parents, students, and volunteers for their support, energy, time, dedication, and teamwork. Your tireless work over the last couple of weeks and this weekend has been amazing. From early planning and organising, finding orders, food preparations, overnight cooking from our talented chefs, early morning packing, donations, and transport, every contribution made a meaningful difference and we couldn’t have done it without you. The work that goes into preparing this amount of rice packs to be ready for pickup by 9am is immense and it does not go unnoticed.

A special acknowledgement also to our newly joined Palmerston North team. Your enthusiasm, willingness and commitment to the success of this fundraiser was wonderful. You are all stars!

We also gratefully acknowledge the incredible foundation built over the past 50 years by everyone who has stood behind SLDA, especially our founder, Mrs. Dayani Gonsalkorale. Your vision, dedication and legacy continue to inspire us and guide the next generation.

Lastly a HUGE Thank you to everyone who placed an order and supported our mission. We hope you enjoyed the delicious food and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below of the Rice Packet 😋

Thank you to everyone again and we will see you for the next one!

WE DID IT!! A BIG Thank you to our community for all the support in reaching our target for our Rice Packet Fundraiser!!

Your contributions help us to continue our mission of keeping Sri Lankan culture alive in Aotearoa 🇱🇰🇳🇿

For everyone who has ordered, please remember to pickup your rice packets tomorrow at one of the two designated locations in Lower Hutt or Churton Park. If you have more than one packet, please feel free to bring a bag. Remember that pickup locations close strictly at 11:30am. See you tomorrow 😊

Join us for our FREE Open Day in Palmerston North! 🇱🇰

Experience traditional and contemporary Sri Lankan dance and drumming in a fun, welcoming environment. No experience needed, kids and adults are all welcome!

All details on poster! Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle, and come give it a go!

For enquiries, contact Rajini on 022 390 1464

We will see you there! 😄

DON’T FORGET PRE-ORDERS CLOSE THIS TUESDAY 14TH OF JULY!!!!

Treat yourself and your family to a delicious homemade Sri Lankan Rice & Curry meal while supporting the Sri Lankan Dance Academy of New Zealand

Your meal will include a delicious selection of traditional Sri Lankan curries, with a vegetarian option available. All details are included in the poster but please get in touch for any more info.

📞 Order by the 14th of July 2026
Nimanthi: 027 662 5550
Nirangi: 021 076 0931
Chamila: 022 694 5669

All proceeds go towards supporting the ongoing expenses and activities of the Sri Lankan Dance Academy of New Zealand 🍽️🇱🇰✨