India in Sharjah
The Sharjah International Book Fair has had a spectacular start, with the prestige of the Malayalam language once again taking center stage. A total of 2,673 publishers from 124 countries are participating, and over 1,500 cultural events are scheduled to take place over the next 12 days.
Held at Expo Centre Sharjah, this is the third-largest book fair in the world. Running until the 15th of this month under the theme “Woven by Stories,” the event will feature prominent figures from the literary and cultural spheres, including V.D. Satheesan ,chief minister ). This marks the first time a Chief Minister (or a high-ranking political leader) from an Indian state has participated as a guest at the Sharjah International Book Fair. Writers, thinkers, and artists from across the globe will also be in attendance.
The fair includes a series of lectures and discussions featuring notable Malayalam writers and poets. On the night of the 7th, a discussion titled “When Poetry Becomes Song”—featuring poet P.K. Gopi and lyricist B.K. Harinarayanan—will be held in the Intellectual Hall. Admission to the book fair is free.The hon.consul general of India Dr Vishnu vardhan reddy inaugurated indian pavallions..
