Alliance Française de Kandy

Workshops

Book Reading & Discussion Session

An engaging book reading and discussion session was held on 4th January 2026, celebrating Le Bonheur du Néant, the French translation of Prema Puranaya. The event featured author Sunethra Rajakarunanayaka and translator Janaka Samarakoon, who shared insights into the creative and translational journey of the novel.  A thoughtful gathering that showed how stories connect people …

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Highlights from our Sister Library Workshops held at the Alliance Française de Kandy

On July 27th, adult participants engaged in a creative writing workshop at the Alliance Française de Kandy, centered around the chapter “Firecrackers” from Lady Driver by Jayawati Shrivastava. The story explores themes of identity, freedom, and self-discovery. Following a thoughtful reading and discussion, participants worked in small groups to imagine and write their own alternative …

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Highlights from our Sister Library Workshops held at the Alliance Française

On July 26th, our young participants at the Alliance Française de Kandy took part in an inspiring book cover illustration workshop centered around Malala’s Magic Pencil. After reading and discussing themes of courage, change, and imagination, the children creatively reimagined the book’s cover through their own eyes. Using bright colors, meaningful symbols, and personal touches, …

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The Sister Library Book Discussion

On Saturday, 28 June, the Alliance Française de Kandy hosted a thoughtful and engaging discussion on Stay, Daughter by Yasmin Azad, bringing together an attentive group of participants. The session, facilitated by Widya Kumarasinghe and Thadini Liyanage of Everystory Sri Lanka, guided a grounded and reflective conversation on the memoir’s central themes—intergenerational expectations, personal freedom, …

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Sister Library launches in Kandy!

Opening of the Travelling Feminist Library at Alliance Française de Kandy The Travelling Feminist Library officially opened its doors at the Alliance Française de Kandy on 28 June! Following a vibrant first stop in Colombo, this evolving art project continues its journey, celebrating women’s creativity in literature and art. A special highlight of the launch …

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Zine-making workshop

Zine-Making Workshop with Everystory Sri Lanka Facilitated by Widya Kumarasinghe and Thadini Liyanage from Everystory Sri Lanka, the session invited students to explore zines as a powerful medium for self-expression and resistance. Together, participants reflected on themes of identity, feminism, community, and storytelling, using paper, scissors, and words to craft unique and deeply personal works. …

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First Official Visit of the Ambassador of France 

Visit of His Excellency Rémi Lambert Son Excellence Rémi Lambert, Ambassadeur de France au Sri Lanka et aux Maldives, nous a fait l’honneur de sa première visite officielle à l’Alliance Française de Kandy. Il a pu rencontrer le comité, le personnel, les professeurs et les étudiants. L’Alliance Française de Kandy le remercie chaleureusement pour son …

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