The Dutch Burgher Union

The VOC emblem

With the intention of purchasing some authentic beef smore, I strolled into the compound of the Dutch Burgher Union (DBU) at Reid Avenue, Colombo 4. I was drawn into the quiet surroundings and into the building to live and breathe my very existence. I am a true Dutch Burgher in every way and I could have smelt the air of 'burgherism' around me in this building. The Dutch Burgher Union established in 1908 after an initial and informal meeting in 1907, paved the way for interaction, social and intellectual well-being of Dutch Burghers in Ceylon. By the time I set my foot in, I completely forgot my beef smore, but as always, I will go there again...to my roots.



The initial as a floor style



DBU logo

Part of the Logo as a floor pattern

The lovely fan and light in the recreation nook

The beautiful window style and old hat rack

The absolutely brilliant bar dresser-notice the wooden pattern and carvings

The grand piano

The elegant stairway lined with photos of Past Presidents

The immaculate garden and the window pelmet indicating the date of origin

The well appointed washroom

Grand glass and wood panelling