Media Fest in Colombo; Promoting India-Sri Lanka Media ties

A large number of prominent journalists from India and Sri Lanka are participated in Festival. Read further on Dynamite News

Colombo: The Media Fest Sri Lanka 2025, has begun in Colombo with the theme 'Navigating the New Media Landscape Together' here in Capital city Colombo. The two-day event is hosted by the Sri Lanka–India Media Friendship Association.

A large number of prominent journalists from India and Sri Lanka are participated in Festival which is serving as a platform for cross-border dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.

LIBA President Santosh Menon Statement

According to Santosh Menon, President of the Lanka-India Business Association (LIBA), the Media Fest is “about sharing ideas and opening channels between two nations through the power of media.”

“This is not just about journalism—it’s about connection,” Menon added. “It’s about understanding how reportage works across borders and creating a space where stories and experiences can flow freely,” said Menon.

He further said, “It helps to build a stronger bond between the two countries' journalism sectors, a connection that already exists but it helps to come more closer.”

Important For Journalism Students

The Media Fest is expected to be especially valuable for aspiring journalism students, young professionals, and other media stakeholders. It offers a rare opportunity to engage with seasoned media figures from both countries through workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions. The event aims to foster a shared vision of borderless storytelling and regional cooperation.

Sri Lanka, emerging from a recent economic crisis, is making a concerted push to promote tourism, trade, and foreign investment. Events like the Media Fest are part of a broader effort to reintroduce the country to the world. Tourism, in particular, remains one of Sri Lanka’s strongest assets, with its stunning beaches, lush hills, and deep spiritual heritage attracting visitors from around the globe.

Media Fest Sri Lanka 2025 is more than just a celebration of journalism—it’s a forward-looking initiative to position media as a bridge between cultures, communities, and countries.

(Report from Colombo by Ashoke Raj, Freelance Journalist)