Lesser Known Colombo, a three-day workshop about a novel way to discover the city based on a treasure hunt, was held for a limited number of SLINTGL members at Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka on 10th, 11th & 12th Dec 2019.
On the first day, Prof. Asoka Mendis de Zoysa and Capt. Sadath Rajapakse introduced the concept of a treasure hunt to the participants. After spending the second day in the field discovering hidden aspects of Colombo in a real treasure hunt, on the final day the participants did their presentations on the experiences and insights they had gained. Mr. Rakitha Karunaratne, Head of Language Department at the Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka, and other members of the staff there played a major role in the organisation of the event.
Going by the response from the participants and organisers, it was a resounding success. We hope to have more workshops like this in the future.
Venue: GOETHE-INSTITUT SRI LANKA, 39, R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 7
Tel: +94 11 2694562 Fax: +94 11 2693351 e-mail: info-colombo@goethe.de web: https://www.goethe.de/ins/lk/en/
Day 1: Tuesday, 10th Dec
| 9am – 10.30 am | Introduction to the concept of Treasure Hunt |
| 10.30 am – 11 am | Tea break |
| 11 am – 1 pm | Insider information on on Colombo |
| 1 pm – 2 pm | Lunch |
| 2 pm – 3.30 pm | Workshop: Designing a treasure hunt for Colombo |
| 3.30 pm – 3.45 | Tea break |
| 3.45 pm – 5 pm | Designing a treasure hunt for Colombo 11 |
Day2: Wednesday, 11th Dec – in the field
Meeting point: Goethe-lnstitut at 9 am
Day3: Thursday, 12th Dec
| 9am – 10.30 am | Feedback/Reflection on Treasure Hunt |
| 10.30 am – 11 am | Tea break |
| 11 am – 1 pm | Workshop: Preparing booklet/app |
| 11 pm – 2 pm | Lunch |
| 2 pm – 3.30 pm | Workshop: Preparing booklet/app |
| 3.30 pm – 3.45 | Tea break |
| 3.45 pm – 5 pm | Workshop: Preparing booklet/app |
Materials: map, books on Colombo
