National Manuscript Competition 2026 – Department of Cultural Affairs Sri Lanka

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🖋️ National Manuscript Competition 2026

The Department of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka has invited applications for the National Manuscript Competition – 2026. This competition is conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English media with the objective of encouraging talented and aspiring writers to contribute to the field of literature and creative writing. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

📚 Competition Details

Organizer : Department of Cultural Affairs
Competition : National Manuscript Competition 2026
Media : Sinhala | Tamil | English
Application Closing Date : 30 June 2026
Venue : Department of Cultural Affairs, 8th Floor, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla

✍️ Eligible Categories

✅ Novels
✅ Short Stories
✅ Poetry Collections
✅ Young Adult Novels
✅ Children's Stories
✅ Science Fiction
✅ Folklore
✅ Critical Books (Literature / Cinema)
✅ Academic & Research Books related to:
    • Dance
    • Music
    • Art
    • Sculpture
    • Cinema
    • Photography
    • Drama
    • Mass Communication
    • Archaeology
    • History
    • Religion

📢 Important Information

• Applications and information can be obtained through the Cultural Officers attached to District and Divisional Secretariats.

• All manuscripts and completed applications should be submitted on or before 30 June 2026.

• Late applications and manuscripts will not be accepted.

🔗 Click Below for More Details & Application

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🖋️ National Manuscript Competition 2026

Department of Cultural Affairs

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📅 Closing Date : 30 June 2026

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