Colombo International Book Fair draws avid bookworms
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Literary enthusiasts and book lovers across the country flock to get copies of new hardcover arrivals from local and international publishers. Pic by Priyanka Samaraweera.
The 2024 edition of the Colombo International Book Fair commenced on Friday (27) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The annual fair, open from 9 am to 9 pm, will continue till October 6.
Organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, the fair is a significant cultural event that attracts book lovers, authors, publishers, and literary enthusiasts from across the island to the capital Colombo.
It offers an opportunity to explore a diverse range of books, from fiction and non-fiction to academic texts and children’s literature. This year’s fair celebrates a quarter-century of promoting reading and literacy in the country, the organisers said.
Wijeya Newspapers is the print partner for this celebration of the written word and a testament to Sri Lanka’s rich literary heritage.
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