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From Frangipani Gardens to Battlegrounds

Colombo Public Library

Ramya Jirasinghe, Vihanga Perera in conversation with Sukanya Wignaraja
Ramya Jirasinghe and Vihanga Perera come together for a powerful conversation on the transformative role of poetry in healing and understanding. Ramya will explore themes of love, loss, and reconciliation in post-war Sri Lanka, drawing from her collection Love Poems from a Frangipani Garden, while Vihanga will share how real-life experiences shape his topical, poignant poetry.

Book your Passes LKR 3,500.00

Science Under Siege

Colombo Public Library

Shawn Otto in conversation with Chevaan Daniel
Shawn Otto explores the roles of media, education, and social networks in shaping public perception and learning how to counteract misinformation. The session will also focus on understanding how to analyse scientific claims, emphasising the importance of scepticism and the cultivation of a questioning mindset in a world rife with conflicting information.

Book your Passes LKR 3,500.00

Many Loves, From the Greeks

Colombo Public Library

Molly Roden Winter in conversation with Shrayana Bhattacharya
An unfiltered discussion about the ethics and emotional realities of open marriages, based on Winter’s provocative memoir More: A Memoir of Open Marriage. How do you handle jealousy when love is shared across multiple partners? How do transparency and communication become the foundations of trust?

Book your Passes LKR 3,500.00

The Interplay of Politics and Trade: Insights into Sri Lanka’s Policies

Colombo Public Library

Razeen Sally, Murtaza Jafferjee, Nisthar Cassim in conversation with Rehana Thowfeek
This session will critically examine the intricate relationship between political dynamics and trade policy decisions in Sri Lanka. Attendees will explore how political stability, governance, and policy frameworks influence trade agreements and economic strategies.

Book your Passes LKR 3,500.00

The Storyteller’s Palette

Colombo Public Library

Jerry Pinto in conversation with Graeme Simsion
Shining a light on Jerry Pinto’s creative genius across original writing, translations, and biographies and children’s literature. From the emotional depth of Em and The Big Hoom to the coming-of-age themes in The Education of Yuri, and his translations of Cobalt Blue and Baluta, the discussion will uncover Pinto’s creative process.

Book your Passes LKR 3,500.00

Ghosts of Legacy

Colombo Public Library

Pramod Kumar KG in conversation with Sujit Sivasundaram
Explore South Asia’s rich, unconventional archives—oral stories, cultural expressions, and everyday sayings—that go beyond paper trails. Pramod Kumar KG dives into the importance of these overlooked memories and the urgent need to preserve them. The discussion also tackles the global movement to return cultural artefacts, highlighting their deep ties to community identity and history.

Book your Passes LKR 3,500.00

A Suitable Recitation

Colombo Public Library

Ratna Pathak Shah, Naseeruddin Shah
Ratna Pathak Shah and Naseeruddin Shah embark on a whimsical journey through Vikram Seth’s iconic poem The Elephant and the Tragopan, infusing their theatrical prowess with a splash of humour and creativity.

Book your Passes LKR 3,500.00
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