Welcoming more than 5000 visitors, the Galle Literary Festival, in partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism
Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), wrapped up the Festival’s 11th edition, on Sunday, January 28. Welcoming more than 5000 literary enthusiasts to venues in and around Galle Fort, the Festival held from January 25 witnessed a notable increase in the number of international attendees compared to previous years.
Returning after a five-year hiatus, the Festival’s line-up in 2024 reflected a renewed commitment
to diversity and inclusion. The star-studded speaker list featured 25 local authors – including
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