Fundraising Events of CUFSAA-NA
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CUFSAA holds a biennial Dinner/Dance reunion titled (Tamasha) in conjunction with the CUFSAA Annual General Meeting of the membership. The inaugural Tamasha event occurred in September 2016 and was repeated in May 2018 , September 2023 and August 2025.
The Next Dinner/Dance Tamasha Fundraiser will be in 2027!
Please visit this page often for details.
Here are some information about our past Tamasha events:
Our Fourth get-together (Tamasha 2025) was held on August 30, 2025 (Labor Day Weekend) at Regency Manor & Banquet Center,(https://regencymanorbanquetcenter.com/) 25228 W 12 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48034. We also held AGM meeting of CUFSAA on August 30, 2025 at the same venue and a Sunday Brunch on August 31, 2025 at Lakeshore Park Shelter 1 (North) 601 S. Lake Drive, Novi, MI 48377. The Cultural Show featured Traditional Dances by the Sri Lankan Student Association of Michigan State University and featured Sri Lankan Live Band (Serendib USA).
Both events were a great successes! There were over many University of Colombo, Science Faculty Graduates, Alumni, Staff, and well-wishers in attendance and they traveled from all over the US and Canada to attend this reunion EVENT!
Gala Dinner Dance (Tamasha 2025)
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Time: 6 pm – 12 am
Location: Detroit, Michigan.
Venue : Regency Manor & Banquet Center, 25228 W 12 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48034
[ 30 minutes (about 25 miles) from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Detroit, Michigan, USA.]
Please look below for event photos, program, souvenir, and other event related information.
- Tamasha 2025 – Official Program
- Tamasha 2025 – Event Flyer
- Download Tamasha 2025 – Souvenir Issue Warning! This is a LARGE File and is more than 26 MB. Download with caution.
- Tamasha 2025 – Photos from the Event
Location:
Toronto Grand Banquet and Convention Centre (https://www.torontogrand.ca/) 30 Baywood Road Toronto ON M9V 3Y8 Canada Phone: 416-740-4040 The Reunion Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday September 02, 2023 from 6:00pm – 1:00am. Guest Registration starts at 5:30pm.
Program
September 02, 2023 (Saturday)
5:30pm – onward: Guest Registration
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Cocktails
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Opening Ceremony (Official start of Tamasha) and Cultural Show
8:00pm – 1:00am: Dinner, Dance
Additional Event Information and Links
- Tamasha 2023 – Official Program
- Tamasha 2023 – Event Flyer
- Tamasha 2023 – Event Photos & Videos – Please visit this page often for additional photos/videos.
- Download the FULL Souvenir Issue – (This File is about 33MB. Please DO NOT click, unless your intention is to download)
- CUFSAA Accomplishments Video played at the Event
Location:
LaCentre Conference and Banquet Facility (http://www.lacentre.com/)
25777 Detroit Road, Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250 2000
The Reunion Dinner Dance was on Saturday May 26th 2018 from 5:30pm – 1:30am.
The Sunday Brunch (May 27, 2018) was also be held at LaCentre Conference and
Banquet Facility from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Event Program
May 26, 2018 (Saturday)
4:00pm – onward: Guest Registration
4:30pm – 5:30pm: CUFSAA Annual General Meeting (All are welcome, only members can vote)
5:30pm – 7:00pm: Cocktails
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Opening Ceremony (Official start of Tamasha) and Cultural Show
8:00pm – 1:30am: Dinner, Dance
featuring Sri Lankan Live Band (Araliya) with Guest Artist Desmond Rodrigo.
May 27, 2018 (Sunday)
10:00am – 11:30am: Premier Movie screening, “The Letter” produced by Sumedha Jayasena
11:30am – 2:00pm: Brunch
The Letter is a movie produced by Sumedha Jayasena and directed by Isuru Weerasinghe Mudali staring Mano Abesiriwardana and Madara Jayasena. It has Sinhala and Tamil dialogue with subtitles in English as well as Sinhala and Tamil. This film was nominated in the Colombo International Film festival in 2014 and was screened once in the festival at the Regal Theater. It also got pre-selected in the Toronto International Film Festival 2018. “The Letter” will be screened in Sri Lanka in late February 2018 in the theater circuit belonging to the National Film Corporation. Logline: An unexplained connection between a soldier and a village girl break barriers of cultural conflict in the midst of a brutal civil war, resulting in unforeseen consequences for everyone involved.
Both events were HUGE successes!
Please look below for event photos, program, souvenir, and other event related information.
- Tamasha 2018 – Official Program
- Tamasha 2018 – Event Flyer
- Download Tamasha 2018 – Souvenir Issue Warning! This is a LARGE File and is more than 68 MB. Download with caution.
- Tamasha 2018 – Photos from the Event
There were over 200 University of Colombo, Science Faculty Graduates, Alumni, Staff, and well-wishers in attendance and they traveled from all over the US and Canada to attend this reunion EVENT!
The United States and Canada are huge countries where vast distances separate our Alumni scattered in different states and provinces. Gathering these alumni who lead busy lives together was a difficult task but was the culmination of a dream that our patron Prof. LMV Tillekeratne had for a long time. A small group of dedicated volunteers met almost every week via Skype meetings and put together Tamasha 2016 , and as you read this, will appreciate as a simply worthwhile effort. All our committee members scattered around North America pulled together their combined volunteer effort, knowing very well that this will signal the beginning of a simply marvelous idea named CUFSAA which is poised to make huge contributions to our Alma Mater.
Our Inaugural get-together (Tamasha 2016) was held on September 03, 2016 (Labor Day Weekend) at Akbar Banquet Hall, 21 Cortlandt Street, Edison NJ 08837. (http://www.akbarrestaurant.com/) We also held a brunch/inaugural meeting of CUFSAA on September 04, 2016. Both events were HUGE successes!
There were over 250 University of Colombo, Science Faculty Graduates, Alumni, Staff, and well-wishers in attendance and they traveled from all over the US and Canada to attend this historic EVENT!
Please look below for event photos, program, souvenir, and other event related information.
- Tamasha 2016 – Official Program
- Tamasha 2016 – Event Flyer
- Download Tamasha 2016 – Souvenir Issue Warning! This is a LARGE File and is more than 35 MB. Download with caution.
- Inaugural Tamasha 2016 – Photos from the Event
- Inaugural CUFSAA Brunch/Meeting- Photos from the Event
Here are some information about the upcoming Cricket Tournament:
1. North America Inter-University Alumni Softball Cricket Tournament – 18th October, 2025 – Pennsylvania
Event Information
- Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Location: Warminster Community Park, PA (1100 Veterans Way, Warminster, PA 18974)
- Match Format: Eight a side
We invite enthusiastic Sri Lankan alumni cricket players and participants to join us for this special event!
This year, we’re excited to organize a Women’s Match! Are you or a family member interested in joining the team? Please indicate that on the Google Form below too.
The teams line up:
- University of Peradeniya (confirmed)
- University of Colombo (confirmed)
- University of Moratuwa (confirmed)
This tournament is more than just a cricket match; it’s a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with your university alumni, make new friends, and have fun in a vibrant and engaging social event. Whether you’re a seasoned cricket player or just want to be a part of the excitement, we welcome all Sri Lankan alumni and their friends to join us.
Here are some information about concluded Cricket Tournaments:
2. North America Inter-University Alumni Softball Cricket Tournament – 22nd September. 2024 – Pennsylvania
Event Infomation
- Time: 9 am – 3 pm
- Location: Warminster Community Park, PA (1100 Veterans Way, Warminster, PA 18974)
- Match Format: Eight a side
The teams line up:
- University of Peradeniya (confirmed)
- University of Colombo (confirmed)
- University of Moratuwa (confirmed)