Sri Lanka’s major literary event features tribute to Fidel Castro

Colombo, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is participating in the 27th Colombo International Book Fair, Sri Lanka's largest literary event, with a tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.

September 25, 2026
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The fair is taking place at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), where 70 domestic and 32 foreign publishing houses are showcasing their offerings across 450 stands.

The Cuban Embassy in Sri Lanka told Prensa Latina that the Caribbean nation is launching books, posters, and screening videos at the Progressive Publishing House stand.

Diverse exhibitions, book launches, concerts, and other events in different countries have celebrated Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday in 2026, whose legacy extended far beyond national borders.

Organized by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, the Colombo International Book Fair opens to celebrate knowledge, culture, and the written word.

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