Preliminary discussion on organizing a joint literary festival in conjunction with the upcoming Literature Month - Badulla
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A special discussion on holding a joint literary festival in conjunction with the Literature Month and its preliminary preparations was held today (30) at the District Secretariat premises under the patronage of District Secretary Prabath Abeywardena and Badulla Municipal Council Mayor Nandana Hapugoda Mahata.

Attention was drawn to the literary programs being implemented in the district for the upcoming Literature and Reading Month and how to organize them, the necessary infrastructure, other facilities and funds for that.

Also, the importance of coordination between institutions in organizing these programs, the use of new technologies, the use of Sokari, street drama, photography exhibitions, traditional folk art cultures and Tamil literature, and cultures unique to various religions were emphasized.

A group of officials representing institutions such as education, health, local government institutions, district secretariat, divisional secretariat, security forces, non-governmental organizations participated in this discussion.