30 Years of Reef

Romesh Gunesekera and Rashmika Mandawala with Savithri Rodrigo

COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION

Join acclaimed author Romesh Gunesekera at Doornberg to celebrate 2024 marking 30 years since the publication of Reef, and the recent translation of the novel into Sinhala for the very first time by Rashmika Mandawala. Both writer and translator speak to journalist and broadcaster Savithri Rodrigo about the process and significance of this moment, before joining guests for cocktails and conversation in the garden. 

Drinks included.

About Doornberg 

Dating back to 1712, ochre-walled Doornberg is a stunning house set high on Richmond Hill. Recently restored with impeccable attention to detail by Peter Harris and his team, the house celebrates Galle’s richly layered history – and showcases a curated collection of contemporary Sri Lankan artwork.