Sampath official banker of the Colombo International Book Fair 2013 for 10th consecutive year
Sampath Bank was the official banker of the Colombo International Book Fair 2013 for the 10th consecutive year. This Book Fair was held at BMICH from the 14th to 22nd September, 2013. This was a highly recognized and much awaited event in the local calendar and patronized by millions of both local and foreign book lovers. Colombo International Book Fair is a catalyst in instilling the reading habit among the masses.
Commenting on the facilities offered Deputy General Manager - Marketing and Business Development, Tharaka Ranwala said that the prime objective was to encourage the reading habit among the children as well as the young and the old as a socially responsible corporate citizen.
"The Colombo International Book Fair was an event most looked forward to by the masses in Sri Lanka," he added.
Sampath cardholders visiting the Colombo International Book Fair held at the BMICH got an additional 5% discount when they paid for their purchases with either a Sampath Credit Card or VISA Debit Card.
Sampath Bank also ensured that the visitors who turned up in thousands would have the facility of conveniently obtaining cash they needed through the ATM machine at the Sampath Bank Stall. The staff of the bank also facilitated the banking needs of both participants & merchants at the fair.
As in previous years, this year too Sampath Bank sponsored the ' Ketapath Pavura' where the visitors could scribble their thoughts on the Fair. The most creative poems, lyrics and verses were selected at the end of each day and the best compositions were published, at the end of the Book Fair.