Ginige Palitha Sirimal Harischandra de Silva Historian and Archivist
by Geedreck Uswatte-aratchi, B.A.(Cey.), Ph.D. (Cantab.) In my first year at Peradeniya, I lived in Room 54 on the ground floor of the first quadrangle of Ramanathan Hall. In room 55 lived the prize-winning short story writer Somapala Wijesinghe, in his second year. On the first night, I walked a bit late to dinner to […]
Ginige Palitha Sirimal Harischandra de Silva, a historian and archivist, was born and raised in Kuliyapitiya Central School. Despite being derisively mocked by a short man on his first night in Peradeniya, Haris formed a lasting friendship. He pursued history under renowned historians like Ray Chaudhry, Sinha, G.C. Mendis, and Lakshman Perera.
Haris was an impish and humorous individual who brought a decrepit bicycle to Peradeniya. His popularity and admiration were widespread amongst students. Haris also taught the value of simplicity and frugality in life, exemplified by his ability to make a slipper out of a worn-out shoe.
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