Dutch Burghers and Sri Lanka: When West Meets East – Maria Shepherd
Wed, Apr 10
|4pm Refreshments Weston Public Library
Program Coordinator: Ginger Lawrence
Time & Location
Apr 10, 2024, 4:00 PM
4pm Refreshments Weston Public Library, 87 School Street, Weston
About the Event
– Maria Shepherd Dutch Burghers and Sri Lanka: When West Meets East
You probably know that Sri Lanka is associated with the Tamils and Sinhalese ethnic groups, as well as smaller groups of Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, and Christians. But have you heard about the Dutch Burghers? Maria’s paternal grandparents were Sri Lankan, but it wasn’t until about seven years ago that she learned that she descended from this group. Please join Maria as she takes us on her own personal journey of discovery in the context of her ancestors and present family, learning about this small but important ethnic group who still inhabit Sri Lanka today.
, 87 School Street, Weston, 781.786.6150:Directions to theWeston Public Library
From 128/95
Take Route 128 to Exit 26 (Route 20).
Go west on Route 20 about 1.5 miles to the second traffic light, which is on the corner of Route 20 and School Street.