Do you know the story of the king who had the seasons as his gardeners? Or the tree who played witness to a divine wedding? Join Soham Kacker, the curator of living collections at Lunuganga for an evening stroll through Viharamahadevi Park for an exploration of plants and storytelling. 

Drawing on stories, myths and legends from across the subcontinent, this tour will reveal the layered and complex relationships between plants and people. We will explore how poets, authors, and narrators have viewed plants as symbols, metaphors, innuendos, and powerful beings, influencing the ways we know our surroundings and ourselves.

Meeting point: Viharamahadevi Park Buddha Statue by 4.20pm