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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
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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 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, […]
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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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