Diaspora Stories: Bridging Roots and Routes

🔎 Description:
What does it mean to belong across borders, generations, and personal journeys?
This intimate evening brings together diaspora youth and Sri Lankans who have returned or relocated to the island to explore identity, home, and purpose. As part of the Project Roots cultural immersion programme, participants will share reflections from their 4-week journey in Sri Lanka.

The evening will also spotlight diaspora professionals currently living and working in Sri Lanka, opening space for intergenerational exchange, storytelling, and community-building.

This is a free event with limited capacity. Registration is required to attend.

🎟️ Who Should Attend:
Returnees, diaspora living in Sri Lanka, development professionals, and those interested in identity, storytelling, and community-building.

🌍 Why Attend:

• Hear honest stories of reconnection and rediscovery

• Reflect on your own journey between roots and routes

• Connect with changemakers across local and diaspora communities

💬 Programme Highlights:

• Storytelling from Project Roots participants

• Spotlights on diaspora professionals working in Sri Lanka

• Open mic dialogue and reflections

• Informal networking over light refreshments

🎤 Speakers:

• Project Roots participants (diaspora youth)

• Featured diaspora guests working in Sri Lanka (across development, entrepreneurship, the arts, and advocacy)

• Hosted in partnership with The Asia Foundation

✨ Please Note:
This is a free event, but spaces are limited. Registration is essential; walk-ins cannot be guaranteed entry.