Today, in time for Vesak, Jayadeva Uyangoda launches his text on the “realist, philosophical, and social emancipatory orientations” of Martin Wickremesinghe’s Buddha book. Or head to Playtrix’s ladies night for the social emancipation of Magic Box Mixup and a bottle.
Choose between Mumbai’s city lamps, with a screening of All We Imagine as Light, or Colombo’s Vesak lanterns with a walk down Baudhaloka Mawatha. You’ll probably botch it, so get someone else to teach your kids how to make the lanterns. Also, this Sunday another artist walk-through at Radicle, with Anoma Wijewardene.
Spend your week watching Under the Mango Tree or avenging your past losses at Isle Amore’s Marvel quiz night.
Slow start, we know, but next week already seems more promising. A Milton Mallawarachchi legacy concert and, not to be outdone, the symphony orchestra brings you Sri Lankan pop music.
A reminder that Mimi is scooting over to New York, DC, Toronto, and Boston. Save her the embarrassment of speaking to an empty room — send the flyers to your friends.
What to read
What Colombo doesn’t have to offer in events, it has bestowed on you in readings. Disaster Management releases their needs assessment, Thilina Panduwawala writes about money printing and liquidity, and IPS scolds you for your sugary tea.
Roshni Kapur reviews junior Dalrymple’s new book. Two exciting new magazine issues: Rooted for food, North Eastern for decidedly not food.
Tisaranee doesn’t mince words on the monk. Amnesty reports on forced labour in tea estates.
Following in the long tradition of journalists rejoicing at a free meal, the BBC writes an ode to Dansals. In other unsurprising takes, manufacturers don’t like taxes. Speaking of taxes, Factum has an analysis.
Finally, Condé Nast, with new ways on how to spend what you don’t have.
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