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Dear Friends,

Thank you for visiting our web site, I am sure that if you are a Sri Lankan you would have some knowledge of the existence of the Chetties; in the sections that follow in this site we will present to you some historical facts about our ancient community. We will also highlight the achievements of a few members to show the multifaceted contribution of the Colombo Chetties.

Chetties are historically known as Vaisya Setthis, Situ, Sitana and Etthi. The earliest record of their arrival in Lanka date back to over 2500 years, details of their arrival and other interesting facts about their contribution towards national socio-economic development etc; are contained in this site. 

Most Chetties live within the Western, North Western and Southern Provinces; they are mainly Christian although you will see in the pages that follow that they have made a significant contribution towards the advent of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

We consider it our strength that we are able to live in close friendship and amity with all Sri Lankan communities, be they Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim. Malay, Baratha, Burgher etc, we sincerely acknowledge and respect their cultures and their contribution to our society.

I hope that your visit will further enhance your knowledge of our community.
                   Please do visit us again,

Shirley Pulle Tissera President, Colombo Chetty Association of Sri lanka Sri Lanka Situ Sangamaya