Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival

Western Province Governer, Hanif Yusoof 

It’s been an absolutely exhilarating 3 days - the sheer diversity of the sessions kept the adrenaline flowing. It’s amazing to see the Colombo Public Library come alive  - the art, the music and dance performances and the creative kids activities. I feel richer, rejuvenated and inspired .
-Angeline -

“It’s great to see so many authors and artists from all over the world and Sri Lanka, sharing and having a great time comparing notes and working together.
Mark Surgernor, HSBC CEO,
Sri Lanka and Maldives

“On the completion of Edition 2, we are very happy to have met the targets we set for ourselves.The focus is to enhance Sri Lanka’s Softpower and that has been the aim of this platform since inception. Now we look to edition 3 in 2026
Ajai Vir Singh,  
Co-Founder and Director of HSBC Ceylon Literary and Art Festival

“This year’s festival was truly remarkable.The energy throughout the festival was palpable, thanks to a carefully curated programme of renowned speakers, art exhibits and immersive fringe events.
We are dedicated to creating a platform that not only showcases the vibrancy of our cultural landscape but also brings the best of global perspectives to our shores.
Fazeena Rajabdeen, Co-Founder and Director, 
HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival

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