Michigan State University Sri Lankan Student Association

Michigan State University Sri Lankan Student Association The SLSA is dedicated to promoting Sri Lanka’s diverse culture and traditions! :)

We are pleased to invite you to Meditate & Connect, a mindfulness gathering open to the public.As the Fall semester begi...
08/06/2026

We are pleased to invite you to Meditate & Connect, a mindfulness gathering open to the public.
As the Fall semester begins, this event offers an opportunity to step away from the demands of academic life, reduce stress, and cultivate mindfulness.
The program includes a guided 30-minute meditation followed by a 30-minute discussion where participants can reflect, share experiences, and build connections.
Whether you're completely new to meditation or have an established practice, you are warmly welcome to join us.
The session will be led by Rev. Bhante Sankichcha from the Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara (https://glbvihara.org/).

Date: August 21 (Friday), 2026
Time: 5.30 - 6.30 PM
Venue: Room 2130, STEM Teaching and Learning Facility (642
Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing, MI)

The venue provides chairs. A limited number of floor mats (paduru) will also be available. If you prefer sitting on the floor, feel free to bring your own yoga mat or cushion.

We hope you'll join us for an hour of relaxation, mindfulness, and meaningful connection.
Please share this invitation with anyone who may be interested.
We look forward to seeing you!

***Ticket Giveaway - Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: The Paradise Gothic Tour***We are delighted to announce that MSU SLSA hav...
06/02/2026

***Ticket Giveaway - Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: The Paradise Gothic Tour***

We are delighted to announce that MSU SLSA have partnered with Saint Andrew’s Hall to give away two (2) general admission tickets to a lucky winner from our community.
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa, a Sri Lankan comedian, is coming to Saint Andrew’s Hall on October 8 as part of “The Paradise Gothic Tour”. Event details are as follows:

Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: The Paradise Gothic Tour
Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit, Michigan
Thu Oct 08 2026, 07:30 PM

You can enter to win by following these steps:

1. Follow the MSU SLSA pages on Instagram and/or Facebook using the account you wish to enter the giveaway.

2. Like this post on Instagram and/or Facebook.

3. Tag a friend in the comments of this post Instagram and/or Facebook.

The giveaway will be closed on Jun 25, 2026 at 11.59 PM EDT and one winner will be randomly selected out of the accounts that have followed all of the outlined steps. Entries are eligible from both Facebook and Instagram (i.e., if you follow all steps on both platforms, your account will get two entries). The giveaway is open to members of the Sri Lankan community at Michigan State University and the wider Michigan region

Disclaimer: The winner will be contacted ONLY from the official MSU SLSA pages on Instagram and Facebook or the RSO.SLSA email account. The winner must reply to our notification within 5 days to claim their prize, or a new winner will be selected. No purchase is necessary and we will NEVER ask for your credit card, banking info, or a registration fee to claim your prize. The giveaway prize ONLY includes two (2) general admission tickets to Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: The Paradise Gothic Tour; transportation and lodgings are not included.

This is another reminder to RSVP to the Sri Lankan New Year's Celebration organized by the MSU SLSA. The event will be h...
05/16/2026

This is another reminder to RSVP to the Sri Lankan New Year's Celebration organized by the MSU SLSA. The event will be held on the *23rd of May at the Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Rd, Okemos, MI 48864) from 4.30 - 8.00 pm.*
The event is open to the public and we look forward to seeing you there!

Link to RSVP and Potluck signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1x1WdKxb7iU07opbxCX3f8v5IGPt1dUNYNkrsX5dUU_w/edit?usp=sharing

There will be a potluck at the event, so feel free to sign up to bring your favorite New Year’s dish. Alternatively, if you would prefer to contribute toward covering event expenses, donation QR codes are included in the attached flyer and spreadsheet.

Regardless of any contributions, we would be thrilled to have you join us for the fun and exciting event we are planning.

The Sri Lankan Student Association of MSU is excited to invite you to the annual Sinhala and Tamil New Year Celebration ...
05/06/2026

The Sri Lankan Student Association of MSU is excited to invite you to the annual Sinhala and Tamil New Year Celebration and Potluck, hosted at Harris Nature Center on the 23rd of May, from 4.30 PM -8.00 PM.
RSVP by May 20th using the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBQZy6Gf6IJ4l-qRiOQp_Q8t6rv9Gbbnvb7I7tr7t4GIeNtQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116427115533353401537

Please feel free to add your favourite New Year sweet or any other item you can bring in the link below.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1x1WdKxb7iU07opbxCX3f8v5IGPt1dUNYNkrsX5dUU_w/edit?usp=sharing

If you're unable to bring food, we kindly invite you to consider making any contribution to our event costs (venue, supplies, prizes) or our next community event instead. Every little bit helps, and we would greatly appreciate your support! QR codes for donations are also included in the flyer.

If you would like to help us with the event set up and organization, please sign up below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyXqeW5MRw_fbHWxl1WCQNghttyV5KEKSk3klZSoTf_MjNew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116427115533353401537

Hi everyone, as you may already know, Sri Lanka has recently experienced very heavy rain which has led to flooding and l...
12/16/2025

Hi everyone, as you may already know, Sri Lanka has recently experienced very heavy rain which has led to flooding and landslides all around the country. With so many people being affected there are numerous methods to make donations. We at the SLSA of MSU will not be collecting donations, but instead we want to point you toward official donation channels, where we know the money is being used to help and support those affected by the floods. If you can, please consider donating, every little bit can help rebuild the country and help those in need.

This past Saturday the SLSA hosted a booth at the Annual Global Festival organized by the OISS of MSU. We had a great t...
11/11/2025

This past Saturday the SLSA hosted a booth at the Annual Global Festival organized by the OISS of MSU. We had a great time meeting everyone who came to our booth and sharing our culture and introducing our beautiful island to everyone. We would like to thank all those who visited and everyone who help set up and man the booth.

Meet us at the MSU Global Festival tomorrow!Dive into the beauty of Sri Lankan culture at the SLSA booth, and be mesmeri...
11/07/2025

Meet us at the MSU Global Festival tomorrow!

Dive into the beauty of Sri Lankan culture at the SLSA booth, and be mesmerized as traditional Sri Lankan dancers take the stage.

The Global Festival is happening from 1.00pm to 5.00pm on Saturday, 8th of November. Our performers will be taking the stage between 2.00 pm - 4.00pm; the exact time will be announced on the day of.

We look forward to seeing you there!

https://facebook.com/events/s/global-festival-2025/1422730259028556/

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