Weekend Happenings

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As we reach the second month of 2017 – the month for lovers in other words, there are more exciting events lined up for you. If you h...

A chat with Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe

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Some of our readers will be very interested in getting to know the progress of the present government and the future plans of the Minis...

In conversation with Dr. Janey Lowes

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Dr. Janey Lowes, a vet from Newcastle in the United Kingdom has spent the last three years in Sri Lanka working to save street dogs. Cu...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Reviewed

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The English Literary Drama Society (ELDS) of St. Peter’s College along with the Really Useful presented the award-winning musical Jos...

Mercedes Benz Colombo Jazz Festival

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A Mainstage event, the Mercedes Benz Colombo Jazz Festival opens on February 18 and 19 at the Galle Face Hotel. Following on the immens...

In Conversation with Jennifer Murray

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Jennifer Murray is the first woman to circumnavigate the Earth in a helicopter in 97 days in 2000. Her book Now Solo documents Jennifer...

The Wild

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The recently concluded wildlife photography exhibition titled The Wild held at the Lionel Wendt on the 21st and 22nd of this month, was...

Jazz and Blues in Galle

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The Law Court Square at the historic Galle Fort was rocked to its foundations with the scintillating vibes of the artistes who performe...

A 50 year jubilee for Swarna

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Being in the limelight for 50 years is no small feat. Vivacious actress Swarna Mallawarachchi is crossing that significant landmark and...

Mathaka Mal by Lasith Fernando

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Singer-songwriter Lasith Fernando will be releasing his debut single Mathaka Mal on January 21, 2017. He has made a name for himself as...

Meet the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamco...

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat directed by Jehan Bastians, Neidra Williams and Charith De Silva ...

Weekend Happenings

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Wondering what to do this weekend? There are tons of options! Pick a few from the events below to have yourself a fabulous weekend!

FGLF 2017 Day 5

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British journalist and Foreign Correspondent for The Sunday Times, Christina Lamb is the author of several non-fiction books. She has b...

FGLF 2017 Day 4

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Alison Wearing is a writer and performer based in Canada. Her most recent book, Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter, is a memoir and so...

FGLF 2017 Day 3

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Cathy Buchanan spoke about her two novels The Day the Falls Stood Still and The Painted Girls. Both romantic novels she enlightened the...

FGLF 2017 Day 2

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Reputed Sri Lankan novelists, Ashok Ferry and Nayomi Munaweera paired together to talk on their new novels. A gripping crime novel, Nay...

FGLF 2017 Day 1

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The inauguration of the Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2017 took at the Law Court Square in the Galle Fort in grand ceremony courtesy ...

Weekend Happenings

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2017 kicked off in style and the event calendar is already getting ticked. With the Fairway Galle Literary Festival happening in Galle ...

Places to check out in Galle while at FGLF 2017

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The Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2017 is undoubtedly the largest literary festival to take place in Sri Lanka, and it’s back again...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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The English Literary Drama Society (ELDS) of St. Peter’s College along with the Really Useful Group is getting ready to present the a...

In conversation with Peter Frankopan

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The 8th edition of the Fairway Galle Literary Festival is back bigger than ever and will take place from the 11th to the 15th of Januar...

In conversation with Shehan Karunatilaka

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The 8th edition of the Fairway Galle Literary Festival is back bigger than ever and will take place from the 11th to the 15th of Januar...

A chat with FGLF Director Amrita Pieris

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The walled Galle Fort will come alive with authors and literary enthusiasts as they gather to celebrate the written word. Since its in...

On the fringe of FGLF 2017

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Apart from the main Fairway Galle Literary Festival, many other events are billed to take place on the sidelines. Exhibitions, food rel...

In conversation with John Gimlette

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The 8th edition of the Fairway Galle Literary Festival is back bigger than ever and will take place this week from the 11th to the 15t...

Dinah Jefferies will not be attending FGLF 2017

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Dinah Jefferies was suddenly taken ill on Wednesday January 4th evening. In her keen desire to attend the Festival, she held off cancel...

In conversation with DOM MEE

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Exroyal Marine, arctic explorer and maritime security expert, Dom Mee’s love for the ocean began at a very young age. An adventurer a...

In conversation with Cathy Marie Buchanan

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Cathy Marie Buchanan is a No.1 national bestseller in Canada and a New York Times bestseller. Her book The Painted Girls was a bestsell...

And they said goodbye

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Many great local personalities in different fields of work breathed their last this 2016. We therefore compiled their accomplishments w...