Mevan Pieris author of “THE COMMUNITY” – A Historical Account of the ‘Mudaliyar class Goyigama Family Combine’– The book launch (Photos sent to eLanka by Mevan Pieris & Mr Joe Paiva)
Prof. G.L Peiris was the Chief Guest at the book launch with Guests of Honour S. Skandakumar and S.Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia Warden Marc Billimoria.
“The book is a historical account of the Mudaliyar class Goyigama Family Combine, which several previous writers have written to say were a powerful Community that wielded much power and influence during Dutch and British times. The book traces its evolution from Portuguese times and covers a period of 500 years. ‘The Community’ comprises 580 pages and carries 159 photographs in colour and black and white. The thrust of the book is to bring to light who the Master Spirits of the Community were and the enormous contribution to the good of society done by the Community” – The Island – (ref: https://www.elanka.com.au/mevan-pieris-writes-on-mudaliyar-class-goyigama-family-combine/ ).
“I believe it was an outstanding presentation and exceptional attendance. I learnt a lot even before reading your book. I was very impressed with your grandson’s concluding speech.” – Mr Joe Paiva
