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Christoph Peters at the Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival 2026

The German novelist Christoph Peters will take part in the Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival 2026 in Colombo. In the session “A Writer’s Journey”, he will be in conversation with Savithri Rodrigo, speaking about his work as an author, cross-cultural encounters, and his new novel Detox (Entzug).

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Rock, pop, hiphop, electro: at the beginning of every month we shine our search beacon into the Germany's studios and clubs from up North to the South.

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Christoph Peters at the Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival 2026

At the Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival 2026, Christoph Peters joins Savithri Rodrigo for the conversation A Writer’s Journey. The award-winning German novelist reflects on his literary work, cross-cultural experiences, and his forthcoming novel Detox (Entzug).

Christoph Peters © Peter von Felbert © Peter von Felbert

150 Years Thomas Mann

The Death in Venice

To conclude our Thomas Mann anniversary series, the Goethe-Institut presents on December 18th and 19th two final events inspired by his novella Death in Venice (1912).

Der Tod in Venedig © Public Domain © Public Domain

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Sister Library, founded by Indigenous artist aqui Thami, is a vibrant art initiative that goes beyond the conventional concept of a library. Rooted in the celebration of women, it intertwines literature with community involvement to nurture diverse and inclusive connections.

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