HSBC Ceylon Literary and Art Festival woos young minds

• Unveils enriching children’s program and Future Literary and Creative Platform

T he eagerly anticipated HSBC Ceylon Literary & Art Festival is set to captivate young minds from 10 to 12 February, as it unveils a vibrant spectrum of stories, music, and art tailored for children. 

Geared for ages 6-14, the festival provides a dynamic platform to nurture and unleash the creative talents of the youth, celebrating the uniqueness inherent in each endeavour. From whimsical dreams to thought-provoking discussions, participants will be encouraged to draw inspiration from the world around them, with a focus on written and oral narrations, poetry, art, and musical expression.

Curated by renowned children’s authors, Artika Aurora Bakshi and Prof. Neluka Silva, the children’s festival promises an enriching experience. Creative writing workshops, led by Artika and Neluka, will empower young minds, while Farah Ibrahim of The Art Studio will infuse a splash of colour through arts and crafts workshops, highlighting line drawing and block printing. Roshie Wickramaratne of Music Makers fame will guide participants in the musical workshops, vocalising and creating melodies. An exciting workshop with Chiara Armellini with imaginary fruits using arts and crafts is set to excite the young creative minds. 

The Colombo Public Library will serve as the vibrant venue, meticulously prepared with limited seats available. Interested participants can register and secure passes on www.ceylonliteraryfestival.com.

In conjunction with the festival, the organisers will proudly unveil the anticipated launch of a Future Literary & Creative Platform in partnership with Dilmah Ceylon Tea during the festival. The platform curated as a youth outreach program is designed to develop future literary and creative personalities.

The inaugural HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival is scheduled to unfold in the picturesque city of Kandy on 8 February, followed by a vibrant continuation in Colombo on 10 February. Both cities, renowned for their rich heritage and cultural vibrancy, will serve as the perfect hosts for this literary and artistic celebration.

The main partners promoting this creative platform to showcase and make it one of the leading platforms is the title partner HSBC along with other partners Mastercard, The British Council, Galle Face Hotel, Hotel Suisse Kandy, Dilmah Ceylon, Innovate Books, Goethe Institut, Wijeya Newspapers, Emerging Media, Curado, Hardtalk, Sarasavi, Zelus Consulting and Acorn. Together, these partnerships embody a shared vision of celebrating and nurturing culture and creativity in Sri Lanka.