The desire to communicate and be understood is at the heart of what it is to be human. In contemporary life, digital infrastructure underpins how we work, live, and share information, but the letterforms that carry our languages are rarely neutral.

Arkurugraphy, a new exhibition at the Geoffrey Bawa Space, explores the history, culture, and future of letterforms across Sri Lanka’s three official languages. Presenting the decade-long practice of Colombo-based type foundry Mooniak, it examines how decisions about the digitisation of Sinhala, Tamil, and Latin scripts impact legibility and carry deep consequences for who is seen, who is heard, and whose language endures.

Writing systems carry human thought and knowledge across time and space. Letterforms can become a form of cultural artefact, unique graphic symbols representing identity and belonging. Today, these inherited letterforms often take shape as digital fonts, their design demanding fluency across history, aesthetics, linguistics, and technical standards. Akurugraphy asks audiences to look at letterforms beyond the act of reading: to appreciate their form, trace their past, and consider the decisions that impact their future.

Akurugraphy brings together typographic specimens, archival material, and software development spanning Mooniak’s full body of practice. It is a celebration of letterforms as art and an examination of the technical and political stakes of designing scripts for the digital age. As part of the exhibition, the Geoffrey Bawa Space will host a programme of monthly talks, curatorial tours, workshops, and children’s programmes.

Akurugraphy is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and will be on view until 8 November 2026. The exhibition is designed to be accessible and welcoming to all visitors. The Geoffrey Bawa Space offers step-free access and wheelchair accessible facilities. Tactile elements are available throughout the exhibition. More information is available at geoffreybawa.com/akurugraphy .

SLT-MOBITEL’s ‘Sadaham Sabendiyava’ brought a new dimension to the sacred Poson Poya celebrations in Anuradhapura. Powered by SLT-MOBITEL 5G technology for the first time in Sri Lanka, the initiative featured a series of immersive digital experiences that enabled devotees to celebrate one of Sri Lanka’s most cherished religious observances in meaningful new ways. At the historic Basawakkulama Lake, a striking illuminated Water Pandol brought to life the arrival of Great Arahant Mahinda Thero and the introduction of the Dhamma, allowing devotees to connect with a defining moment in the nation’s Buddhist heritage.

The experience continued through a 3D Interactive Tunnel, where the capabilities of SLT-MOBITEL 5G network delivered an engaging, immersive environment that demonstrated how next-generation connectivity can enrich storytelling and create memorable shared experiences. The company also introduced Digital Greeting engagements for Poson Poya, offering devotees a thoughtful way to send blessings to family and friends, showing how technology can help preserve traditions while strengthening the bonds that matter most. In keeping with the spirit of giving that defines Poson, SLT-MOBITEL further organised a series of events including Data Dansala and an Ice Cream Dansala for devotees.

With the participation of SLT Group Chairman Dr. Mothilal de Silva and senior management of SLT-MOBITEL, the initiative invited devotees to come together in faith while demonstrating how innovation can deepen shared experiences. By blending the country’s rich cultural heritage with advanced digital technology, SLT-MOBITEL reinforced its commitment to ensuring Sri Lanka’s traditions continue to inspire and connect generations in an increasingly digital world.

The initiatives reflect SLT-MOBITEL’s broader role in empowering Sri Lanka through digital innovation.

As the country’s National ICT Solutions Provider, SLT-MOBITEL believes technology has a greater purpose beyond connectivity.

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, introducing exclusive financial solutions customised for a wide range of electric and hybrid vehicles on June 16, 2026. This partnership delivers greater convenience and flexibility to customers, offering tailored financial solutions, flexible repayment tenors and exclusive insurance benefits. Customers of Hayleys Mobility will also enjoy lifetime annual fee waivers on CDB credit cards in addition to a smoother, faster financing process when purchasing vehicles.

Speaking on the partnership, CDB Managing Director Mahesh Nanayakkara said, “At CDB, our journey towards Net Zero by 2030 has spurred us to create value-driven financial solutions that empower customers. This partnership with Hayleys Mobility reflects our commitment to delivering convenience, innovation, and exclusive benefits to vehicle buyers across Sri Lanka. Together, we are shaping a seamless financing experience that supports sustainable mobility and enhances customer satisfaction.”

Hasith Premathilake, Managing Director, Hayleys Fentons Limited, stated, “This partnership reflects how Hayleys Fentons continues to build a future-ready ecosystem, bringing together engineering capability, charging infrastructure and structured financial access to serve Sri Lankan customers. We are also encouraged that CDB has already come on board with Hayleys Solar, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy adoption. Through this partnership with Hayleys Mobility, we are continuing that green momentum by extending sustainable solutions from renewable energy to cleaner, smarter mobility.