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Sri Lankan Student Association (SLSA)

Sri Lankan Lets see what you know!!!!!! Where? Who? What?

Sri Lankan cont. People: Sinhalese, Tamil, Moors, Burghers Religions: Buddhist, Hindu, Islam, Christianity Cities: Colombo, Galle, Jaffna, Kandy,Negombo, Trincomalee

Sri Lanka Cont.

SLSA? Sri Lankan Student Association (SLSA) has been established
for the purpose of bringing together Sri Lankan students at UMBC, so that we do not forget our heritage, as well as to teach everyone that wants to and is willing to learn about Sri Lankan culture.

Philanthropy Educate Lanka: “empower underprivileged students in Sri Lanka to achieve the quality education that they rightfully deserve.” -Educate Lanka http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE-uZcyjUNY

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