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Half Day Pass – Morning, 18th January 2025
Colombo Public LibraryA half day pass to enjoy from cultural performance to join the discussion with world renowned authors
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LKR 11,250.00
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Full Day Pass – 18th January 2025 (12 sessions)
Colombo Public LibraryA full day pass to enjoy from cultural performance to join the discussion with world renowned authors
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LKR 20,000.00
The Beauty and Struggle of Reconciliation: Lessons from Sri Lanka
Colombo Public LibraryRazeen Sally in conversation with Bhavani Fonseka
A thoughtful discussion that highlights the key themes from Razeen Sally's travel memoir, Return to Sri Lanka. This session will explore how Sally's journeys illuminate broader themes of national recovery and the crucial role of individual experiences in shaping a larger narrative.
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LKR 3,500.00
Fun with My Little Handbook of Feelings (5 – 8 Year Olds)
Colombo Public LibraryAre my feelings important? Yes! Everything you feel matters.
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LKR 2,000.00
Banksy-Inspired Art on Canvas
Colombo Public LibraryKids will learn about the famous street artist Banksy and create their own graffiti-inspired artwork on canvas. Using stencils and sprays of vibrant colors, they will make a bold statement […]
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LKR 3,500.00
People, Places, and Pilgrimages
Colombo Public LibraryWilliam Dalrymple, introduced by Angeline Ondaatjie
An engaging session that uncovers the vibrant interplay between history and modern life. Discover how ancient traditions and historical events continue to shape the people, festivals, and places featured in Dalrymple's The Golden Road. Experience the enduring legacy of the past as we delve into its influence on contemporary culture.
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LKR 3,500.00
Globetrotters’ Tales
Colombo Public LibraryMihiri Wikramanayake, Sunela Jayawardane in conversation with Arati Kumar-Rao
Mihiri Wickramanayake and Sunela Jayawardane share hilarious mishaps, unexpected encounters, and the thrill of capturing journeys on paper. With tales that range from the inspiring to the downright comical, they’ll dive into the joys and quirks of transforming travel experiences into vivid stories.
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LKR 3,500.00
Desperately Seeking Asia
Colombo Public LibraryShrayana Bhattacharya in conversation with Murtaza Jafferjee
Delve into Shrayana Bhattacharya’s Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh, highlighting how women navigate desires through fandom, reflecting broader themes of economic freedom, intimacy and agency.
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LKR 3,500.00
Lipstick, Laughs, Life in the Spotlight
Colombo Public LibraryRatna Pathak Shah in conversation with Jerry Pinto
Celebrating the extraordinary talent of Ratna Pathak Shah with a focus on some of her iconic roles in Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai, Dhak Dhak, Happy Family, and Lipstick Under My Burkha—her thought process in choosing characters and whether she reflects on her past roles while selecting new ones.
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LKR 3,500.00
Hakuna Matata Pays the Electricity Bill
Colombo Public LibrarySuli Breaks in conversation with Dinara Punchihewa
Inspired by Suli’s Why I Hate School but Love Education, an exploration of the limitations of traditional schooling and how creative forms of education—like poetry and media—can foster critical thinking and personal growth.
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LKR 3,500.00
Half Day Pass – Afternoon, 18th January 2025
Colombo Public LibraryA half day pass to join the discussion with world renowned authors
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LKR 11,250.00
Ink and Insight: Navigating the Writer’s Path
Colombo Public LibraryKiran Desai, Lal Medawattegedara in conversation with Amit Varma
Lal Medawattegedara and Kiran Desai engage in a dynamic conversation exploring the power of language and its ethical responsibilities.
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LKR 3,500.00
Ink & Imagination (9-13 year olds)
Colombo Public LibraryUnleash creativity through prompts, memories, collaboration, and plot twists.
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LKR 2,000.00
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Colombo Public LibraryAndrew Sean Greer in conversation with Molly Roden Winter
Andrew Sean Greer explores the concept of an unconventional hero in literature, with a focus on Arthur Less as an unconventional protagonist. A reflection on the role of LGBTQ+ stories in modern literature, and how Less helped bring queer narratives into the mainstream.
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LKR 3,500.00
The Workshop: Session One
Colombo Public LibraryThe Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival’s Future Writers Programme, proudly presented by Dilmah, offers a one-of-a-kind creative writing workshop designed to inspire and empower aspiring writers. This incredible event provides participants with the unique opportunity to interact with internationally acclaimed and award-winning Sri Lankan authors, gaining invaluable insights into the world of storytelling, poetry, and prose.
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Free
The Mirror and the Mask: Cinema and Theatre’s Hidden Truths
Colombo Public LibraryRatna Pathak Shah, Naseeruddin Shah, Dinara Punchihewa, Nimmi Harasgama, Rehan Mudannayake, Ruwanthie de Chickera
This roundtable brings acclaimed actors and theatre artists together to explore the darker side of
cinema and theatre.
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LKR 3,500.00
Wax Resist Art of Sri Lankan Birds on Mount Board
Colombo Public LibraryUnleash creativity through prompts, memories, collaboration, and plot twists. Ideal for budding authors, this session encourages participants to bring their ideas to life.
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LKR 3,500.00
Eco-Echoes: History Through Nature’s Lens
Colombo Public LibraryPranay Lal in conversation with Vinod Malwatte
Explore the intricate interplay between nature and human history in the Indian subcontinent, drawing insights from Pranay Lal’s Invisible Empire.
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LKR 3,500.00
The Workshop : Session Two
Colombo Public LibraryThe Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival’s Future Writers Programme, proudly presented by Dilmah, offers a one-of-a-kind creative writing workshop designed to inspire and empower aspiring writers aged 16-29.This incredible event […]
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Free
Mischief Makers Unite! A Prankenstein Adventure for (6-10 years)
Colombo Public LibraryJoin author Jerry Pinto for a delightful session inspired by Prankenstein, a treasure trove of hilarious stories!
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LKR 2,000.00
Museums, Memory, and Storytelling
Colombo Public LibraryNeil MacGregor in conversation with Pramod Kumar KG
Explore Neil MacGregor's distinguished career as a curator and historian that has revolutionised the museum landscape worldwide. His leadership of major British and European institutions has involved various literary projects that have shaped a unique approach to historical storytelling.
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LKR 3,500.00
Of Control and Obsession
Colombo Public LibrarySophie Mackintosh in conversation with Sukanya Wignaraja
Sophie Mackintosh, author of The Water Cure and Cursed Bread, explores her powerful and unsettling works that dissect the human psyche. From feminist dystopia of The Water Cure, where isolation and survival blur, to the haunting tale of obsession and desire in Cursed Beard, Sophie reveals how she crafts worlds where control, power, and consequences collide.
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LKR 3,500.00
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