Sri Lankan Airlines, the Official Carrier of the 2012 Galle Literary Festival, occupies a top-end niche as a leading Asian Airline for its comfort, service, punctuality and reliability. SriLankan Airlines portfolio boasts of 44 destinations in 29 countries spanning Europe, the Middle East , South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Far East. Major destinations include Rome, Milan, Frankfurt, Tokyo, London, Paris, HongKong, Beijing, New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Jetwing Lighthouse

 

Embracing a rugged outcrop on the coastline of Galle, Jetwing Lighthouse is an inspired creation and the unique architectural triumph of Sri Lanka’s iconic genius, Geoffrey Bawa. Minimalist, stately and elegant, it captivates with unparalleled wonder. A myriad colours and contrasts; and spaces, seemingly vast and wide as the blue ocean, greet the eye at every turn. Bliss lingers indoors, with luxurious rooms of Moorish magnificence, Oriental charm or Dutch antiquity to choose from. With indulgence reigning supreme, cuisine too is an art form - light or ‘haute’. A retreat quite like no other, at Jetwing Lighthouse nature’s magnificence and man’s ingenuity meet in perfect harmony to offer a truly unforgettable experience.

Magic/One Trust

Magic, Sri Lanka’s No 1 dairy ice cream brand together with One Trust Sri Lanka, the philanthropic arm of Cargills (Ceylon) PLC, have come forward to support the Children’s Programme of the internationally acclaimed HSBC Galle Literary Festival. In addition to the main Children’s Programme, the Festival would include a community outreach aspect in Northern and Southern Sri Lanka. Magic is brand that has revolutionised the industry through its direct link with small holder dairy farmers in sourcing fresh milk. “Magic is a brand that created a shift in the industry by adding fresh fruit and local flavours to it range creating an exotic range that is affordable to all. All our Brands create opportunity and elevate people they touch. So we see a great synergy with our business philosophy and the Festival which again strives to elevate Sri Lankan’s through culture and the arts. "

The Royal Norwegian Embassy 

British Council 

 

The British Council promotes contemporary and innovative writing in English by Sri Lankan writers in addition to showcasing diverse contemporary British writing to young audiences in Sri Lanka. We work with partners such as the Gratiaen Trust to develop ‘animating literature’ projects that bring literature to life through our Book Buzz series: events range from readings, performances, ‘Wine and Book tastings’, creative writing workshops and poetry slams. The British Council in 2004 initiated and set up the online writers’ website www.writeclique.net providing writers ‘publishing’ space and a wider readership in a virtual environment. Since its inception in January 2007, the British Council has supported the Galle Literary Festival by sponsoring Booker Winner Kiran Desai in 2007, writers Sophie Hannah, Louise Dean and Susan Elderkin in 2008, the award winning children’s writer Michael Morpurgo in 2009, and this year, Ian Rankin, Michael Frayn, Claire Tomalin and Louise Doughty.

GOLD

Range Rover: Evoque 

The Wijeya Group

 

Wijeya With a portfolio of 13 separate publications across all three languages, Wijeya Newspapers has something of interest for everyone. The Sunday Times is the English weekly with the highest readership. It provides in-depth analyses of events, issues and trends in a wide variety of fields. Growing in popularity is the Daily Mirror with its precise, crisp features and comprehensive local and international coverage.

Printcare

 

Printcare is a printing solutions provider with a passion for quality. They meet the needs of Sri Lanka’s largest export industries – Tea and Apparels, and are a supplier of quality packaging for some of the world’s biggest brands. Diversification has led them into many niche areas such as variable printing for security products, greeting cards, etc. They are the only Printing company in Sri Lanka with the ‘Business Super Brand’ status. They are also equipped with a Bindery that can produce Books, Magazines, Annual Reports etc, in addition to quality packaging.

ETV

 

ETV The Vanguard Group is a media marketing company that manages ETV, a premier English Language television channel in Sri Lanka. Its vision is to delight and enlighten people with captivating experiences. The Vanguard Group also hosts www.colombospirit.com , an online community built around celebrating Sri Lanka and its true essence. The website contains 15 categories each different from the other but bringing out the uniqueness that is Sri Lanka.

BSharp

 

Based in Toronto, Canada, B Sharp is a business consulting and web software services company providing end-to-end, web-enabled productivity solutions that help clients address, manage, or resolve a variety of information technology issues. B Sharp is committed to providing tangible returns to the client, whether in terms of cost-savings, increased revenues, streamlined processes, or any other client defined objective. In 2007, B Sharp expanded operations to Sri Lanka, opening a fully staffed and functional software development office in Colombo. The additional capacity has enabled accellerated development of a number of solutions including B Sharp’s flagship suite of products, B Care. For more about B Sharp, and B Care, please visit: www.bsharp.com

The American Center 

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is located at the American Center, on 44 Galle Road, just a few blocks from the Embassy. We cover press, cultural and educational affairs and strive to strengthen mutual understanding between the Sri Lankan and American people. The Public Affairs Section programs address the entirety of mission goals: political, economic, consular, civil/military, social, cultural and other themes.We house an Information Resource Center (IRC) which is a reference and research library that provides the latest and most accurate information about the United States government and its policies. The IRC is not only for reference; it has an up-to-date lending collection of fiction, as well as American history, culture and society. It is open to the public and our reference services are available for the entire embassy community. We also host regular movie screenings and lectures on site.For more information about how we can support your programs, please drop by or send us an email. Look for more information on the website: http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/ or follow us on Facebook and Twitter:  http://www.facebook.com/usembassycolomboslhttp://twitter.com/USEmbassySLanka

The Amangalla 

Amangalla is a group of historic colonial buildings at the heart of the lively heritage of the Galle Fort. Enjoy a cool drink, afternoon tea, mouth watering cocktails and watch the Fort's daily activities go by beneath overhead fans or dine in the Great Hall under soaring ceilings and stately chandeliers. The Spa at Amangalla features unique hydrotherapy chambers and a menu of healing massages, Ayurveda treatments and beauty treatments. Offering the leisurely experience of a previous era, Amangalla is an integral part of the living legacy of Galle Fort.

SILVER 

The Sun House 

 

Sun House is Sri Lanka's original boutique hotel. This 1867 former Scottish spice merchant's house, with its distinctive green and white décor, has set the pace for style and comfort for the last 10 years. Dine al fresco in a frangipani garden or sample its famous Arrack sour cocktail at Dick’s Bar, nominated in 2007 by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the ‘top 25 new bars of the world’. "Makes other places seem rather wanting," - Lonely Planet Guide.

The Dutch House 

 

The Dutch House - Recipient of the Conde Nast Gold List Award for the last three years, this non-hotel originally built as a farmhouse by the VOC company in 1712, captivates all who stay there; 4 suites, a croquet lawn, a treetop infinity pool, true privacy, authentic furnishings, discreet service and an eclectic art collection. "There is nothing else like it in the Orient," - HIP Guides.

Colombo Jewellery Stores 

 

Colombo Jewellery Stores Founded in 1922, Colombo Jewellery Stores has built its foundations on quality, high fashion and a value system of ‘no compromise on quality’. Guided by its founders visionary belief in fabulous precious gems and a keen eye for fashion backed by enviable craftsmanship; CJS stands today as shimmering legacy of effortless luxury and unforgettable style, Colombo Jewellery Stores - celebrating 90 years of glamour

Visconti has made its mark on the world of fine writing instruments – Elevating the simple pen to a work of art

Taprobane 

Taprobane Island is a 2 acre island 150 yards off Weligama Bay in the southern province of Sri Lanka. It is most likened to Mont St Michel in France and has been home to eccentrics, aristocrats, writers, rocks stars and politicians since it was built in 1927. The island is quite often used for charity events and the owner makes a point of allowing it to be auctioned off for charity weeks, Over the last 15 years over USD 700,000 has been raised for charities around the world. and The children's festival is just one such beneficiary.http://www.taprobaneisland.com/

BRONZE 

MCN Creative

 

MCN creative associates are a progressive brand development, design and media communication firm with an unflinching commitment to quality. For more details please visit www.mcncreative.com 

Sandalford Wine Represented by Favourite International

 

Sandalford Wines is one of Australia's oldest and largest privately owned wineries. Located on the banks of the Swan River in the picturesque Swan Valley, a 25 minute drive from the Perth city centre, it offers a total wine experience to visitors, placing it at the forefront of wine tourism in Australia. Sandalford also has run a Margaret River property since 1970 and this is now the main source of its premium fruit. The 40 year old vines yield grapes of outstanding quality and allow Sandalford to produce wines that are Margaret River's finest. 

The Goethe-Institut

 

The Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka, has worked in Colombo since 1957. It promotes international cultural cooperation by organising a broad variety of events, is a model centre for teaching of German as a foreign language on all levels and offers the greatest and most comprehensive collection of books and media from and about Germany in its library.Sandalford Wines are represented in Sri Lanka by Favourite International and are proud to have been associated with the prestigious Galle Literary Festival since its inception.

Dilmah

Return to Real Tea with Dilmah Sri Lankan family tea company Dilmah, founded by Merrill J. Fernando, today the world's most experienced teamaker, has championed quality, authenticity and variety in tea for decades. Dilmah pioneered the concept of Single Origin Tea in 1988 when the family company went against industry trends to declare its commitment to authenticity. Garden fresh, unblended tea is a hallmark of Dilmah and offers a unique taste of unblended Ceylon tea packed at source - where it is grown. Dilmah is a brand built on integrity and this is embodied in the Six Pillars of Dilmah which govern the activities of the company.

The India-Sri Lanka Foundation

 

The India - Sri Lanka Foundation was established by a Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of India and Sri Lanka in 1998 in order to foster India - Sri Lanka relations through the enhancement of economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation and to promote greater understanding between the people of the two countries.

Watermart

 

Water Mart is a household name for safe, clean drinking water in Sri Lanka. It is a leader in exporting mineral water under the brand name "Pro Life". Water Mart is committed to the highest quality standards in production and distribution, for which "Pro Life" was granted the SLS 894 and Health Ministry certificate. Water Mart's diversified business operations include energy management and alternate energy fields in a tie-up with Conzerv System (Pvt) Limited, India.

The Asia Foundation 

 

BOOKS FOR ASIA IN SRI LANKA The Asia Foundation's Books for Asia program has shipped more than 3.5 million books to Sri Lanka since 1954 and to this day, no similar book donation program exists in Sri Lanka. The Program annually distributes approximately 125,000 new books donated by American publishers to more than 1,200 institutions in all parts of the island, including secondary schools, nongovernmental organizations, government agencies, public libraries, universities, and primary schools. Following the conclusion of the country's twenty-five year civil war in May 2009, Books for Asia mobilized its donation program to provide books in the Northern Province where the conflict had its most devastating effect. It continues to serve under-resourced schools and libraries in all of Sri Lanka's provinces, including the areas severely impacted by the 2004 tsunami. The Books for Asia program strongly supports local efforts to create open access libraries and schools with rich resources for English language development.

Canada Council for the Arts 

Jetwing Travels 

 

Jetwing Travels (Private) Limited of Sri Lanka was founded in 1980 and counts Destination Management as our core business with the destination Sri Lanka being our product. Two components make up our product: the first being Sri Lanka itself, in all its varieties and facets. The other component is our own people, as well as carefully selected service providers. Our formula of providing the best service possible has been successful for 32 happy years and we continue to learn and discover. We learn about you, in many forms whilst adjusting ourselves to your needs. We pride ourselves on our ability to discover and create new experiences, and thereby memories. Our capacity to deliver excellence in our chosen business is based on five factors:

We place a premium on service

We are price competitive

We perform to the highest standards possible

We pride ourselves on reliability

We have the experience of 32 years and counting

Dilmah 

 

Return to Real Tea with Dilmah Sri Lankan family tea company Dilmah, founded by Merrill J. Fernando, today the world's most experienced teamaker, has championed quality, authenticity and variety in tea for decades. Dilmah pioneered the concept of Single Origin Tea in 1988 when the family company went against industry trends to declare its commitment to authenticity. Garden fresh, unblended tea is a hallmark of Dilmah and offers a unique taste of unblended Ceylon tea packed at source - where it is grown. Dilmah is a brand built on integrity and this is embodied in the Six Pillars of Dilmah which govern the activities of the company.

FRIEND of the FESTIVAL  

Perera Hussein Publishing House 

Perera Hussein and its imprint THE BAY OWL PRESS, publishes cutting-edge general fiction from authors who inspire, provoke and entertain. Riding the crest of the new wave of Asian Fiction, their authors have gone on to win awards and be nominated for international prizes. Its third imprint, POPSICLE BOOKS, is dedicated to publishing high-quality children's books that have a positive educational or socio-cultural impact. 

RAMCOM 

 

Ramcom (Pvt) Ltd is an international commodity broker firm specialized in soft commodities such as sugar, rice, lentils, chick peas, wheat flour. The company also deals in cement and fertilizer and operates a sugar bonded store in Sri Lanka on behalf of it’s principals.

ELYSIUM 

 

This magnificent private beach home, in close proximity to Galle Fort, sits discreetly amongst the best and most luxurious in Asia. Spread out over an acre, Elysium boasts a series of exceptionally manicured and scented gardens, a wonderful lotus pond, elegant living areas, splendid suites and plenty to keep guests entertained, indoors and outdoors alike. Designed by a renowned Australian architect, Elysium offers the perfect combination of elegant and rejuvenating escapism by the sea.

SATIN WILDER 

 

Satin Wilder is a fabulous and sassy boutique/café set up by renowned British designer Tara Gelpey. Located in a landmark colonial building in the heart of Colombo, this is the perfect place to spend a few hours browsing through designer clothes, leather bags and a range of soft furnishings. The café serves some of the best sandwiches, salads and cakes to be found in Sri Lanka.  

QUBE LANKA LEISURE 

 

Qube Lanka Leisure is the Sri Lankan subsidiary of a niche Indian property company engaged in the development of high-end destination homes and hotels. Current projects in Sri Lanka include a 150 acre island in Kalpitya and a 7 acre headland in Tangalle.

KHALID's AUTHENTIC SRI LANKAN DINING 

 

102 Peddler Street, Galle Fort - A veritable institution amongst Galle Fort aficionados, Khalid’s serves some of the most wonderful and authentic Sri Lankan curries in the region and is something of a custodian of the rich gastronomic heritage of Sri Lanka.

Mandalay Capital

Mandalay Capital is the Singapore Based Macro-Economic Capital Management & Risk Consultancy

BAREFOOT

Barefoot is the original hand-made, hand-woven fabric company. Noted for its vibrant colours and progressive design the world over.

APPWOLF

 

Appwolf is Sri Lanka’s leading app development company. We build fantastic iPhone, iPad, Android and Facebook applications for clientele across the world ranging

 National Arts Council 

 

The National Arts Council (NAC) was set up as a Statutory Board to spearhead the development of the arts in Singapore. Its mission is to nurture the arts and make it an integral part of people’s lives in Singapore. Anchored on the twin strategies of excellence and engagement in the arts, the Council aims to make the arts accessible to all and provide artistic talents with the necessary resources and capabilities to excel and achieve sustainability in the long term. Thus we have always supported the literary arts, and especially Singaporean literature, through various initiatives, programmes and events. http://www.nac.gov.sg

Canadian High Commission

 

Chapters Bookshop 

 

Located in close proximity to three popular supermarkets and a short walk from Cargills Food City, at #35 Staple Street, Colombo 2 is Chapters a cozy little bookstore. On display is a collection of award winning books from infant to adult in a setting where you can browse and choose in comfort. Of special interest to parents & teachers is the international best seller in education “The Brain Quest”. There is a small collection of top quality books for the adult aficionados of fine literature including books by the participant authors of the Galle Literary Festival 2012. Appreciated by its customers for its collection of books and interesting concept Chapters has a WiFi zone, coffee bar and space to browse, relax and enjoy a coffee. Read more at www.digitalchapters.net or join us on www.facebook.com/Chapters.SL.

Pearl Properties 

 

Pearl Properties were the first established real estate office in Galle Fort, so we have plenty of experience to help you in renting or buying your dream home here in Sri Lanka. With fantastic investment opportunities, it has never been a better time to realize what the Financial Times called "Currently the best place in the world to invest". Positioned as the Gateway to Asia, the country’s open economy, protection by UK laws and as the only place in Asia where you can own a property freehold - combined with the 8 world heritage sites, makes Sri Lanka one of the most beautiful and best places in the world to invest and buy your dream property. Please visit us at http://www.pearlsrilanka.com/.

The Asian Art Newspaper

From the ancient to contemporary, Asian Art Newspaper offers you a snapshot of what’s happening in the world of Asian and Islamic art around the globe. Each month there’s our news section, an interview with a prominent or emerging artist, special features, as well reviews of major international exhibitions, art fairs and events. We also include the performing arts, film and books to link the past with the future. Our website changes each month to reflect the current issue. Asian Art Newspaper produces two annual apps for iPhone/iPad:  Asian Art in London (free) and Asian Art New York (US$0.99), available on iTunes.  There’s a print edition and a digital edition (the link to the server is emailed to you each month).

SUNETHRA BANDARANAIKE TRUST 

The Indian Cultural Centre 

  

The Indian Cultural Centre was established in Colombo in 1998, with the aim of building bridges of cultural exchange and interaction between India & Sri Lanka. Over the years, the Indian Cultural Centre has firmly established itself on the Sri Lankan cultural scene and earned a reputation for excellence through its wideranging multi-faceted activities. For conducting these classes, the Centre draws on a talented and committed group of Sri Lankan teachers. The Centre is also active in organizing performances by Indian and Sri Lankan artistes, lectures/lecture-demonstrations, workshops exhibitions etc. The Centre also screens Indian films and also maintains a well equipped library and reading room. The library is open to the public Monday to Saturday, except Wednesdays. The reading room, which is open to the public Monday to Saturday has Indian and Sri Lankan newspapers and Indian periodicals, magazines and journals in English and Indian languages. Conceiving as a cultural hub of Colombo, Indian Cultural Centre is presently in a spacious premises situated at a very prominent location at 16/2, Gregory’s Road, Colombo – 07

Deccan 

Deccan Aviation Lanka is a six year old helicopter  and charter aircraft operator based in Sri Lanka. We are the most experienced  helicopter operator in the country. Today Deccan is the airline of   choice for business or leisure  travelers  who place  a premium on service, comfort and safety. Over the past years we have built a reputation based on the sound principles  of superior customer care, starting with our personal meet-and–greet  services at the airport, and ending with your safe arrival at your intended  destination. We remain committed to leading the industry in every way, from  operating the youngest fleet of any domestic airline, and rigorous internal  and external audits to ensure our technical and service delivery are second-to-none. With Deccan the choice is simple, our fleet can fly you and your guest on  any mission within Sri Lanka and beyond, whether it’s an exhibition  skydive over a launch event, aerial reconnaissance of a project site, aerial  leaflets drops to branding of the helicopter with your company’s message.

Barberyn 

Garment Services Lanka Ltd 

Social Media

 

Colombo Spirit

ACCOMMODATION

The Fort Printers 

 

Guests get the convenience of hotel services and the ambience of a villa at The Fort Printers. The eighteenth-century mansion turned printing facility now houses five stylish, antiques-filled suites. The jackwood floors, copper-lined rain showers, and extra-long lap pool are generating a buzz among design-savvy visitors.