KLF 2025: Where Words Come Alive - 7 Venues, 500+ Speakers, 4 Days.
The eighth edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) is all set to begin tomorrow, January 23, 2025, on the picturesque beaches of Kozhikode, India’s first-ever UNESCO City of Literature.
This four-day literary extravaganza promises to be a melting pot of ideas, cultures and creativity, featuring a diverse lineup of speakers, performers, and artists from around the world.
Organised by the DC Kizhakemuri Foundation and co-promoted by DC Books, KLF has grown to become the largest literary event in the country, attracting over half a million attendees annually.
This year’s festival will showcase a wide range of programs, including literary sessions, music and dance performances, theatre productions, and art exhibitions.
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The festival will feature an array of speakers, including Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners, Oscar winners, celebrities, acclaimed authors, and thought leaders.
Some of the big names include Venki Ramakrishnan, winner of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry; Esther Duflo, Nobel Prize winner in Economics; Paul Lynch, winner of the 2023 Booker Prize; and Michael Hofmann, International Booker Prize-winning author, critic, and translator.
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The festival will also celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Kerala, with a special focus on the state’s vibrant traditions of music, dance, and theatre. The event will feature renowned artists, including Naseeruddin Shah, Prakash Raj, Mani Ratnam, Parvathy Thiruvothu and Murali Gopi among others.
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KLF has earned international acclaim as a premier platform for cultural exchange and intellectual dialogue. The festival provides a unique opportunity for writers, artists, and thinkers to come together, share their ideas, and engage in meaningful discussions.
With its dynamic programming and dedication to promoting literature and arts, KLF has become a must-attend event for anyone passionate about words, ideas, and creativity.
This year, France will be the Guest Nation at KLF, fostering cultural exchange and collaboration between French and Indian writers, artists, and intellectuals.
The festival will also feature a special section dedicated to Turkish literature, following Turkey’s participation as the Guest Nation in the previous edition.
As the festival begins tomorrow, book lovers, writers, and artists from around the world will converge on the beaches of Kozhikode to participate in this grand celebration of literature and arts.
