Ruhunu Tourist Bureau · Southern Province, Sri Lanka
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Public Speaking Competition

Secondary and Tertiary section students speak on youth innovation, digital technology and sustainable tourism — with winners in every district.

Running through school clubs

A platform for students to share a point of view on the future of tourism in Sri Lanka, through the spoken word.

Entries are judged in each district — Galle, Matara and Hambantota — and first, second and third places are selected in every category.

Categories & themes

Secondary and Tertiary sections

  • “The Contribution of the Youth Generation’s Innovation to the Development of Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry”
  • “How Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence will Change the Future of the Tourism Industry?”
  • “Sustainable Tourism: An Essential Step for Future Sri Lanka”

Who can take part

Students in the Secondary and Tertiary sections of schools in the Southern Province, taking part through their school’s tourism club.

How to take part

  • Join your school’s tourism club, or ask your teacher coordinator about the competition.
  • Your teacher coordinator receives the official notice with dates, rules and entry arrangements.
  • Prepare your entry on one of the themes, in your own words.
  • Entries are collected through the school tourism club.

Awards

Best Speaker awards for the Secondary and Tertiary sections — 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each district. Certificates, trophies and financial grants will be awarded.

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