Glimpses of Galle Literary Festival 2010
“Every man’s memory in his private literature”
~Aldous Huxley –English Novelist and Critic (1894-1963)
The Galle Literary festival 2010 began on January 28th 2010 inside the 17th century Dutch Fort. It goes on till February 2nd 2010.Many flocked the heritage city Galle during the long weekend to witness the Galle Literary festival 2010 during the long weekend. Festival-goers explored the literary as well as the visual, architectural, and even botanical arts. Galle is known for its rich colonial heritage.About 4,000 visitors attended the Galle Literary Festival 2010.
The Galle Literary Festival is hosted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau with Sri Lankan Airlines including The Royal Netherlands Embassy, the Royal Norwegian Embassy and the British Council.
Galle Literary Festival 2010-January 28th-February 2nd 2010
Sun and sand are enjoyed in the South
An ancient Anchor in Galle
Maritime Museum in Galle
Clock Tower in Galle
The Galle Literary festival also promotes reading and creative writing in 25 schools in rural Sri Lanka
Many events are organised for the visitors to explore and indulge
Book lovers at the festival
Galle has been established as a literary hub
Sculptures at the back entrance of the Galle Fort
Taking a break from the schedule
Galle Literary festival is an annual event, which began in 2007
The surrounding is seen busy
Valentine's Day gifts are on sale at the festival
The festival attracted local tourists as well
Musical performance by the festival-goers
Muslim men on their way to the Mosque for Jumma prayers
Galle provides the perfect place for gathering of poeple around the world
Sri Lanka's famous sports Cricket is being played in the vicinity
Dutch Reformed Church in Galle
A catchy quote caught my eyes
Souvenir for the festival
Festival-goers going through the Graffiti
Sculptures at the main entrance of the Galle Fort
King Coconut seller at the scene
Tourists flocked the festival
Roti is being made at the snack corner
International writers signing the books at the event
Ash tray made out of Coconut shell
Sunset at Galle
~Aldous Huxley –English Novelist and Critic (1894-1963)
The Galle Literary festival 2010 began on January 28th 2010 inside the 17th century Dutch Fort. It goes on till February 2nd 2010.Many flocked the heritage city Galle during the long weekend to witness the Galle Literary festival 2010 during the long weekend. Festival-goers explored the literary as well as the visual, architectural, and even botanical arts. Galle is known for its rich colonial heritage.About 4,000 visitors attended the Galle Literary Festival 2010.
The Galle Literary Festival is hosted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau with Sri Lankan Airlines including The Royal Netherlands Embassy, the Royal Norwegian Embassy and the British Council.
Galle Literary Festival 2010-January 28th-February 2nd 2010
Sun and sand are enjoyed in the South
An ancient Anchor in Galle
Maritime Museum in Galle
Clock Tower in Galle
The Galle Literary festival also promotes reading and creative writing in 25 schools in rural Sri Lanka
Many events are organised for the visitors to explore and indulge
Book lovers at the festival
Galle has been established as a literary hub
Sculptures at the back entrance of the Galle Fort
Taking a break from the schedule
Galle Literary festival is an annual event, which began in 2007
The surrounding is seen busy
Valentine's Day gifts are on sale at the festival
The festival attracted local tourists as well
Musical performance by the festival-goers
Muslim men on their way to the Mosque for Jumma prayers
Galle provides the perfect place for gathering of poeple around the world
Sri Lanka's famous sports Cricket is being played in the vicinity
Dutch Reformed Church in Galle
A catchy quote caught my eyes
Souvenir for the festival
Festival-goers going through the Graffiti
Sculptures at the main entrance of the Galle Fort
King Coconut seller at the scene
Tourists flocked the festival
Roti is being made at the snack corner
International writers signing the books at the event
Ash tray made out of Coconut shell
Sunset at Galle
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