A literary festival, also known as a book festival or writers' festival, is a regular gathering of writers and readers, typically on an annual basis in a particular city.
A literary festival usually features a variety of presentations and readings by authors, as well as other events, delivered over a period of several days, with the primary objectives of promoting the authors' books and fostering a love of literature and writing.
More over Literature festivals are a great place for aspiring or seasoned writers who want to improve. People from the literary and publishing industries come together with authors to offer useful advice on writing, publishing and what is in demand.
For the book lovers it brings an opportunity to chance to meet authors, exploring a lot of books, learning a skill, making new friends & networking.
One such is the Ooty literary festival And so the first festival was launched in September 2016.
The seventh edition of the Ooty Literary Festival returned to the picturesque town of Ooty on October 6 and 7. This year, the fest paid homage to the hill station's s bicentennial and celebrate its rich tapestry of literature, culture, history and heritage.
The specialty of this was - The festival hosed vital dialogues, intellectual discussions with celebrated authors, live interactions, exhibitions, artistic presentations, and a diverse range of Indian classical, blues, and jazz concerts, ensuring that the hills truly came alive.
A literary gathering featured renowned authors, historians, film personalities, business and social leaders, and conservationists engaging in discussions, and storytelling, and deep doves into issues that ignite the mind.
An exhibition offering a visual journey through the evolving landscape of the Nilgiris over the past 200 years, curated by Jenny Pinto. Some of these have never been displayed together to unravel the stories of yore.
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