Monthly Archives: February 2026

⏳ A unique opportunity to explore this iconic French monument and understand the extraordinary challenge behind its reconstruction.

⛪️ On April 15, 2019, a devastating fire struck Notre-Dame de Paris, a historic symbol of the French capital and of France itself. Built over 850 years ago, the cathedral welcomed nearly 12 million visitors each year. This tragedy sparked a wave of emotion across France and around the world, leading to an unprecedented outpouring of solidarity. Thanks to the donations collected, the entire restoration project could be funded. The day after the fire, President Emmanuel Macron set an ambitious goal: to reopen Notre-Dame in 2024.

🗓️ Exhibition dates: February 20 – March 16
🕘 Opening hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: 11 Barnes Place, Colombo 7

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🎬 10 short films. 10 bold voices. 10 female filmmakers from Sri Lanka

💜 Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 with a special screening of short films by young female filmmakers from across Sri Lanka — representing Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities, and stories rooted in different corners of the island.

✨ Featuring films by:
Rashini Kanchima Chandrasiri, Ginuki Jayaweera, Sawmya Wimalarathna, Sanduni Wanasinghe, Hemamalini Srinath, Nayani Narayana, Nuzha M.W.F., Sureni Ranawaka, Elangoven Niroshika, and Nimesha Herath.

🎤 Curated by Anomaa Rajakaruna from the Agenda 14 Short Film Festival and supported by the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka and the Maldives with the Alliance Française de Colombo, the screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.

🗓 05 March 2026
🕕 6.00 PM
📍 Alliance Française de Colombo, 11, Barnes Place, Colombo 07
⏱ Total screening time: 75 minutes

📝 Free entrance | no registration

🎬 The Pearl Protectors and the Alliance Française de Colombo are excited to announce the 1st-ever public screening of the film “Turtle Walker” in Sri Lanka.

🐢 This award-winning documentary follows the life of Satish Bhaskar, an Indian conservationist who dedicated himself to studying and protecting endangered sea turtles along India’s coasts in the 1970s, and explores the aftermath of the 2004 tsunamis on their habits

📍 The screening is on 2nd March at 2.00 pm at Alliance Française de Colombo, 11, Barnes Pl, Colombo 7

🎟️ Kindly consider that the screening is fully booked.

⚠️ Limited seats available. E-ticket required to enter.