Hong kong convention and exhibition centre 1 harbour road, wan chai, hong kong. As colombo possesses a natural harbour, it was known to indian, greek. Ticket holders of hong kong book fair can visit both fairs on the same day. A catalogue of an exhibition of paintings, engravings, drawings of ceylon by 19 th. This is a great chance for youth, students, university students and school students to buy books. This infographic clearly shows 2018s international book fairs along with info you. The following books contain major components on colombo. Colombo international book fair bmich, 00700 colombo, sri lanka rated 4. Galle in the south of sri lanka was previously the main trading port but gradually more and more trade moved to colombo as port facilities improved with the construction of the artificial harbour. Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of sri lanka by population. A popular hub to the south of india, the port city of colombo is served by various airlines. Boasting spectacular views of the colombo harbor and the galle face green, the kingsbury is a 5star hotel in. Luxury hotel in the fashionable district of causeway bay with a panoramic view of victoria harbour.
The colombo international book fair 2019 organised by the sri lanka book publishers association was launched at the bmich in colombo. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention centre. Colombo international book fair, colombo, sri lanka. The harbour underwent a major transformation to handle containerized cargo in early 1980s, with two being built by the end of the 1980s and three more in the early. The royal commonwealth society library is thrilled to have acquired a beautiful historical painting from john weatherstone, who has already generously donated much of the other original art work and photographs which illustrated his two histories of the early tea. Sri lankas largest book exhibition, colombo international book fair 2016. Harbour is a sprawling curatorial project that includes a group exhibition, events, and a book publication. Great savings on hotels in colombo, sri lanka online. The complete calendar of international book fairs in 2018. Featuring free wifi and a restaurant, port view city hotel offers accommodations in colombo, 2625 feet from khan clock tower. Air india and jet airways are the two primary carriers from india. Following tangents of thought rooted in memory, the exhibition features the work of nine contemporary artists with strong ties to new brunswick.
You will be able to buy various books from 450 exhibitors, including 40 from abroad. Held in old spanish fortifications at the harbor, you can take in a cultural. September 10, 2019 by hiran leave a comment the annual colombo international book fair will be held at bmich bandaranaike memorial international conference hall from 21 to 29 september 2109. Situated at the mouth of the kelani ganga river, colombo has been trading port for over 2,000 years.