Own Your Language

Liyanage Amarakeerthi, P. Ahilan, Sasanka Perera in conversation with Malinda Seneviratne

The session explores the intersections of Tamil and Sinhala storytelling. Speaking in their own languages, the panelists delve into the politics of language, cultural hybridity, and the role of language in shaping identity. They will also raise important questions: Why are Sri Lankan works in Sinhala and Tamil not more accessible in local markets? And how does language influence the preservation and dissemination of culture? This session promises a bold, impactful conversation on the power of language in Sri Lankan literature.