RUAA Events & Gatherings
Celebrating Sri Lankan culture, lifelong fellowship, and alumni pride. Explore our upcoming flagship galas, cultural festivals, sports encounters, and family outings across Australia.
RUAA Rave Up 2026
Annual Gala & Dinner Dance with Amal Perera & ULTIM8
RUAA Rave Up 2026 is our premier Annual Family Night and dinner dance celebration welcoming 300+ guests. Featuring premier live band ULTIM8, headline guest vocalist Mr. Amal Perera, an expansive sprung wooden dance floor, and a premium gourmet dining experience, it brings together Melbourne's accomplished alumni professionals, community leaders, and families while proudly raising vital funds for undergraduate scholarships at the University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka.
RUAA Events & Gatherings
Explore our full roster of signature annual celebrations, sports derbies, cultural reunions, and community outings across Australia.
RUAA Rave Up 2026
Annual Gala & Dinner Dance with Amal Perera & ULTIM8
RUAA Rave Up 2026 is our premier Annual Family Night and dinner dance celebration welcoming 300+ guests. Featuring premier live band ULTIM8, headline guest vocalist Mr. Amal Perera, an expansive sprung wooden dance floor, and a premium gourmet dining experience, it brings together Melbourne's accomplished alumni professionals, community leaders, and families while proudly raising vital funds for undergraduate scholarships at the University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka.
Sixers Australia – Inter-University Sports Carnival
Cricket Champions, Basketball Runners-Up & Netball Semi-Finalists
Ruhuna University Alumni Australia made history at the Sixers Australia Inter-University Sports Carnival! Our formidable Ruhuna squad clinched the Cricket Championship title, emerged as Runners-Up in Basketball, and reached the Semi-Finals in Netball, displaying immense talent, sportsmanship, and university pride.
Padura Music Festival 2025
Ruhuna University Alumni Australia – Padura Cultural Evening
Ruhuna University Alumni Australia proudly celebrated Padura 2025 — a truly memorable evening filled with authentic acoustic Sinhala classics, traditional rhythmic drumming, friendship, and strong community spirit uniting Ruhuna graduates and families across Victoria.
RUAA Vesak Almsgiving
Vesak Dhana Pinkama at Ripplebrook Buddhist Temple
A day of heartfelt gratitude, reflection, and shared blessings as Ruhuna University Alumni, families, and friends gathered at Ripplebrook Buddhist Temple for the annual Vesak Sanghika Dhana almsgiving ceremony and spiritual fellowship.
RUAA Rave Up 2023
Annual Family Night & Dinner Dance with Band Mystery
RUAA Rave Up 2023 was a spectacular family night celebration for RUAA members, featuring electrifying live music by premier band Mystery, an energetic dance floor with Sri Lankan baila and pop hits, and an exquisite dinner bringing alumni generations together.
Alumni Moments & Impact Archives
Preserving our proud milestones, cultural gatherings, and community celebrations across Australia.
Cricket Champions — Sixers Australia Sports Carnival
Casey Fields, Melbourne
University of Ruhuna Netball Semi-Finalist Squad
Casey Fields, Melbourne
Inter-University Sports Parade & Opening Ceremony
Casey Fields, MelbournePadura 2025 Stage Decor & Ceremonial Backdrop
Clayton, Melbourne
Alumni Gathering in Traditional Dress at Padura 2025
Clayton, Melbourne
Acoustic Padura Music & Sinhala Folk Singing
Clayton, Melbourne
Traditional Oil Lamp Lighting Ceremony at Padura
Clayton, MelbourneRUAA Rave Up 2023 Concert with Band Mystery
Springvale, Melbourne
Band Mystery Lead Vocalists on Concert Stage
Springvale, Melbourne
Live Drum Rhythms & Stage Lighting at Rave Up 2023
Springvale, MelbourneVesak Dhana Offering Procession under Autumn Foliage
Ripplebrook Buddhist Temple
Sanghika Dhana Alms Offering to Venerable Monks
Ripplebrook Buddhist Temple
Ceremonial Presentation of Sacred Offerings & Blessings
Ripplebrook Buddhist TempleCommittee Contacts & Inquiries
Have questions regarding RUAA membership, upcoming gala tickets, or scholarship initiatives? Reach out directly to our committee representatives.