Collective for Historical Dialogue & Memory

Collective for Historical Dialogue & Memory The Collective for Historical Dialogue & Memory (CHDM) works with the past to create just futures for all peoples in Sri Lanka

The Collective for Historical Dialogue and Memory (CHDM) is pleased to announce its official launch. CHDM is an independent and specialist institution that devises and implements processes centred around interrogating, documenting and preserving forgotten and neglected aspects of Sri Lanka’s complex past. CHDM’s core pillars focus on archival work, history education, museums and historical dialogu

e. CHDM is committed to working in a collaborative and interdisciplinary manner. Our supporters and collaborators will be familiar with CHDM’s previous work through the Historical Dialogue and the Memory Culture Unit of the former GIZ-SRP programme, many activities of which will continue, including its popular memory walks, the travelling history museum and its interventions in history didactics. CHDM was founded by a group of practitioners from diverse fields to contribute to memory work and to strengthen the practices of archiving, museology and history education. Please check in with this page or contact us directly to find out more about our work and the events we have lined up.

Mark your calendars for the events in May!Stay tuned for future updates!
04/05/2026

Mark your calendars for the events in May!
Stay tuned for future updates!

01/05/2026

(Lanka-e-News -01.May.2026, 5.30 PM) Sri Lanka has lost one of its most courageous and enduring voices for human rights and social justice. Suriya Wickramasinghe, Secretary of the Civil Rights Movement of Sri Lanka (CRM), former Chair of the International

Join us for a Reading Praxis on Feminism & Violence, where we discuss complex questions through reflection and collectiv...
29/04/2026

Join us for a Reading Praxis on Feminism & Violence, where we discuss complex questions through reflection and collective learning.

The first session will include a screening of Under Mango Trees by Damaris Lüthi.

📍 Archive of Memory (AoM), Public Library
📆May 10, 17, 24
🕥 10.30 am - 12.30 pm

Limited to 15 participants
Register now via bit.ly/violenceandfeminism

Join us for a quiet walk through the murals at Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya, then gather at Bellanwila Park for an even...
29/04/2026

Join us for a quiet walk through the murals at Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya, then gather at Bellanwila Park for an evening of conversation.

Register now for more details!

Save the date and stay tuned!02 May 2026
27/04/2026

Save the date and stay tuned!
02 May 2026

Moratuwa walk will be happening on this Sunday.Register Now!
21/04/2026

Moratuwa walk will be happening on this Sunday.
Register Now!

Two days of history.Thrones & Thresholds, facilitated by Dr. Ganga Dissanayaka and grounded in her academic research, br...
12/04/2026

Two days of history.

Thrones & Thresholds, facilitated by Dr. Ganga Dissanayaka and grounded in her academic research, brought together immersive site visits, engaging discussions, a bicycle trail through heritage spaces, and local food experiences that deepened our connection to the place.

We look forward to sharing many more walks with you.
Stay tuned!

Beginning with the twin stone icons of Sūrya (Sun God) in the Colombo National Museum, this journey traces the radiant...
08/04/2026

Beginning with the twin stone icons of Sūrya (Sun God) in the Colombo National Museum, this journey traces the radiant path of the Sun God into the wider celestial fold of the Navagraha (Nine Planetary Gods) painted on wood. Across the South Asian horizon, these astral deities govern the rhythms of mortal life, as interpreted in Jyotiṣya (ज्योतिष्य), “Science of Light” . Today celebrations begin well ahead if the Sun’s movement from one zodiac sign to another and continue throughout the month of April.

On 11th April 2026 from 9 to 11 am Colombo National Museum

The wait is over. Our Anuradhapura tour is finally here!🤩Registrations are now open and will remain open until all slots...
12/03/2026

The wait is over. Our Anuradhapura tour is finally here!🤩

Registrations are now open and will remain open until all slots are filled.

Reserve your spot now.
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Address

25 Elibank Road
Maggona

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30

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94774440120

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