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Half Day Pass – Morning, 17th January 2025
Colombo Public LibraryA half day pass to enjoy from cultural performance to join the discussion with world renowned authors
LKR 11,250.00
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Literary
Full Day Pass – 17th January 2025 (10 Literary Sessions)
Colombo Public LibraryA full day pass to enjoy from cultural performance to join the discussion with world renowned authors
LKR 20,000.00
Festival Pass (32 Literary Passes)
Colombo Public LibraryA full access festival pass to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience, featuring three days of cultural performances, inspiring discussions, and engaging sessions with world-renowned authors.
LKR 45,000.00
Stories We Live: Fiction Meets Reality
Colombo Public LibraryAmeena Hussein in conversation with Savithri Rodrigo
A journey through Ameena Hussain’s dual contributions to Sri Lankan literature as both a novelist and a non-fiction writer. Known for capturing the texture of Sri Lankan life, Ameena’s works provide a unique viewpoint on themes such as cultural identity, gender, and the everyday lives of Sri Lankan Muslims.
LKR 3,500.00
Where Worlds Collide
Colombo Public LibraryKiran Desai in conversation with Ashok Ferrey
Explore the profound role of landscapes—both literal and metaphorical—in Kiran Desai’s storytelling. Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard, where the orchard serves as a whimsical backdrop for themes of tradition, solitude, and rebellion; The Inheritance of Loss, where the mountainous terrain of Kalimpong amplifies themes of cultural dislocation and identity.
LKR 3,500.00
Legends in Lace and Steel
Colombo Public LibraryManu S Pillai in conversation with Josephine Quinn
Explore the influential yet often-overlooked roles of women in history—as poets, warriors, and courtesans—through the lens of Manu S Pillai’s works, including The Ivory Throne, The Courtesan, the Mahatma and the Italian Brahmin, Rebel Sultans, and False Allies.
LKR 3,500.00
Own Your Language
Colombo Public LibraryLiyanage 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?
LKR 3,500.00
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