The twoday event has already attracted eyes from prominent leaders, influencers, authors, publishers, and readers from across the. Jan 28, 2020 1991 the fair started to have a focal theme every year like the frankfurt book fair. Uk to be book fairs theme country kolkata news times of. With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it is one of the worlds largest book fairs. International kolkata book fair 2017 dates, timings and. The venue for the 2020 kolkata book fair has been decided to be central park, in salt lake, the fair will start on january 29 and continue till february 9. At the ongoing international kolkata book fair, a compilation on cd of her durga puja theme songs written for suruchi sangha club from 2015 to 2019 has been published under the title of matribandana, and needless to say, has become a big hit. West bengal chief minister mamata banerjee will inaugurate the fair which will be held at the central park in salt lake. Press conference on the upcoming 44th international kolkata book. But as of now, the pandemic situation has improved. The focal theme of international kolkata book fair this year will be france the centre of culture of europe. It was in association with the british council, bee books, wales arts international and parthian. Location, central park mela ground, saltlake, kolkata map.
A massive pavilion at the 42nd international kolkata book fair set up by france, the theme country in this years edition, depicts the developing bilateral relations between india and the european nation in areas like art and literature. There are no entry charges for visiting kolkata book fair, another good thing about the fair. The kolkata book fair started as a weeklong event, later it was extended, owing to popular demand. They attract thousands of locals and tourists from all over the world. The fair, which draws people from far and wide every year, will be organised at central park in salt lake, much like the three previous editions, guild president tridib chatterjee told a press meet. This year the bookfair is dedicated to mr bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman. Preteen kids create childrens library in kolkata the new. United states of america schedule of events tuesday, january 25 book fair ubi auditorium, 4. The themes of unity and communal harmony run closely through all the songs. The international kolkata book fair and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela or. The kolkata book fair the last date is yet not published. The most complete list of festivals on january 27, 2017.
Kolkata book fair 2019 kolkata boi mela 2019 theme country. This will be frances 3rd appearance as focal theme country at the ikbf. Deputy high commissioner of bangladesh toufique hasan was present during. The kolkata book fair will this year be dedicated to bangladeshs founding. Esha chatterjee, ceo, bee books moderated the discussion. Dec 18, 2019 international kolkata book fair will take you closer to russia in 2020. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. At 44th international kolkata book fair, the spotlight is on. The theme country embassy is typically given a stall at the fairground centre, and many book shops theme their.
Every year there is a focal theme country, which gets an entire pavilion to showcase their culture, traditions, food, tourism, and literature through books. Pdf do literature festivals promote reading and public libraries. The spotlight on russia, the largest country in the world, at the fair also brings with it an interesting literary exchange between bengal and russia. This years book fair will have bangladesh as the theme country. Jan 18, 2020 russia will be focal theme country of the 44th edition of the international kolkata book fair, to be held from 29 january to 9 february in kolkata. Kolkata, formerly calcutta, has long been considered the literary heart of india. International kolkata book fair or kolkata boi mela is the festival of books and booklovers. The year 2021 is the birth centenary of bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman and it is also the. French participation at the kolkata book fair as part of. Didis song compilation, matribandana a hit at kolkata book fair. In its 34 th year, it was held from 27 jan7 feb in 2010. Kolkata book fair in july, bangladesh to be theme country books.
Kolkata book fair wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The international kolkata book fair formerly known in english as calcutta book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in india, as well as one of the most important events of its kind in asia. Today, on january 27, 2017, our calendar presents 42 festivals. One of the biggest and most sought after events in the bschool cir. The book fair was inaugurated by honorable chief minister of west bengal, smt. Cooch behar book fair 30 december to 6 januar book fair at jamshedpur, november 2018. France will be the theme country for the book fair this year, which will. With russia being the focal theme country of the international kolkata book fair for the first time in the 44 years of the event, one of the gates of the.
Jul 22, 2014 the fair that will run from january 28 to february 8 at milan mela will have the uk as the theme country. Russia will be focal theme country of the 44th edition of the international kolkata book fair, to be held from 29 january to 9 february in kolkata. Virtual delhi book fair 2020 becomes worlds largest book fair. Publishers and booksellers guild, which organises the annual book fair, on thursday said that the fair will be held at central park in salt lake. This year the organisers will also pay homage to netaji subhas chandra bose, as part of the yearlong celebration of his 125th birth. Inaugural address by pulitzer prizewinning author richard ford.
Jan 22, 2020 russia is the theme country of this years book fair and the theme gate will be a replica of the iconic bolshoi theatre in moscow. Uk the focal theme country at 39th kolkata book fair. Damien syed, revealed the extent of the french participation at the 42nd international kolkata book fair as part of bonjour india 2017 2018, a. There are festivals in 9 categories that take place in 42 cities of 28 countries. The uk, usa, russia, china, japan, vietnam apart from 11 latin american countries and. Theme country russia international kolkata book fair.
Explore music, comedy, workshops, online events near you in kolkata on bookmyshow. The 44th world book fair ended in new delhi on a high note today as thousands of bookworms thronged. Dec 29, 2017 as we say goodbye to 2017, a heartwarming story from kolkata, india, home of the worlds biggest book fair and home of some of indias worst slums. The fair begins on the last wednesday of the month of january and it continues for 12 days. The 27th new delhi world book fair was held at pragati maidan, new delhi january 5. Top upcoming events in kolkata best live events in. The 45th international kolkata book fair 2021 has been deferred owing to the worldwide pandemic situation. Guatemala will be the theme country of the 43rd international kolkata book fair which is scheduled to be inaugurated on january 30 next year, the organisers said wednesday west bengal chief minister mamata banerjee will inaugurate the fair which will be held at the central park in salt lake. The press conference dedicated to the 44th international kolkata book fair 2020 ikbf with russia as a focal theme country was held on december 17. The focal theme being costa rica this year, eminent costa rican litterateur roxana pinto lopez inaugurated this years edition. Damien syed, revealed the extent of the french participation at the 42nd international kolkata book fair as part of bonjour india 2017 2018, a fourmonthlong voyage across india.
This year on the occasion of the 70th year of the indofrance diplomatic relationship, the cultural wing of the french embassy is organizing the bonjour india festival in selected cities of india. The international kolkata book fair and officially antarjatik kolkata. Kolkata book fair set to be held in july kolkata news times of india. Logo of the focal theme country, costa rica, for the 41st international kolkata book fair ikbf2017, to be held from. Guha, had criticized big it companies for not opening libraries in the city kulkarni, 2017. The theme of the fair was books for readers with special needs and sharjah is the guest of honours country. The eighth session on the final day of kolkata literature festival 2017 was named a long way.
The training will enable teachers to strengthen their knowledge about child sexual abuse, identify signs in children of being abused, facilitate disclosures by children who may be undergoing abuse, handle disclosures and intervene in child sexual abuse cases in their. Books worth rs 21 crore sold at international kolkata book fair. Rupam islam had his stall bangla rock, beside zee tv bangla and was still rocking. Typically, the chief guest at the fair is from the themed country and. It is the worlds largest nontrade book fair, asias largest book fair and the most attended book fair in the world. Kolkata, feb 4 pti the 45th international kolkata book fair, which was shelved in january due to the covid19 situation, will now be held in july, publishers and booksellers guild said on thursday. French pavilion at book fair shows growing bilateral. The 44th edition of the most awaited literary fair of the city that begins on january 29 has russia as its focal theme country. The times of india reports a new childrens library has just opened in kolkata, created for children, by children. Kolkata book fair in july, bangladesh to be theme country. Spanning twelve days, it celebrates not just books but also the everyday people who read them. The expected starting date is july 2021, after the election. Dec 06, 2010 kolkata the largest book fair in india is the kolkata book fair.
International kolkata book fair, a book lovers paradise. During a press conference held in kolkata by the publishers and booksellers guild on 28 november, the consul general of france, mr. Since 2021 is mujib borsho and also the 50th year of the independence of bangladesh, the theme country for this years fair is bangladesh. Didis song compilation, matribandana a hit at kolkata. Russia will be the focal theme country of the 44th international kolkata book fair to be held in 2019, the organising body, the publishers and book sellers guild, said. International kolkata book fair 2017 inaugurated all. Many foreign countries participate and there is a theme each year dedicated to literature from one country. The kolkata literature festival will be organized on february 68. Jan 30, 2018 france being chosen as the theme country of ikbf 31st january 11th february 2018 coincides with the 70th year of the indofrench diplomatic relationship and the ongoing third edition of bonjour india 20172018, a platform for creativity, innovation and partnership. Guha, had criticized big it companies for not opening libraries in the city kulkarni. Guatemala will be the theme country of the 43rd international kolkata book fair which is scheduled to be inaugurated on january 30 next year, the organisers said wednesday. The international kolkata book fair will be organised at milan mela, kolkata.
Kolkata book fair 2016 40th international kolkata book fair at milan mela fairground. At 44th international kolkata book fair, the spotlight is. Certainly, the first focal theme was based on indian state assam. The international kolkata book fair, the largest attended book fair in the world, is being held at milan mela, kolkata, from january 25th, 2017 february 5th, 2017, supported by the west bengal government. On 28 january 2020, the 44 th edition of kolkata book fair 2020 ikbf has commenced at central park mela ground in saltlake, kolkata, west bengal with russia as a focal theme country.
Everything about kolkata book fair 2020 rider escaped. Preteen kids create childrens library in kolkata the. Books worth rs 21 crore sold at international kolkata book. Dec 14, 2016 the international kolkata book fair is unlikely to quench your thirst for new bengali titles this year. International kolkata book fair is the largest attended book fair in the world with an average record footfall of 2. Tyto, a category of bird species consisting of barn owls, grass owls and masked owls was selected as the official mascot of the book fair for the 1 st time. The focal theme country of the 45th international kolkata book fair 2021 is bangladesh. Every year the international kolkata booka fair has a theme country which is focussed upon. For 2020, the book fair moved to a virtual format due to the covid19 pandemic and was held 3031 october, 2020. This years focal theme country will be bangladesh as 2021 marks the birth centenary of bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman. The second session on the final day of kolkata literature festival 2017 saw a discussion on creative writing. International kolkata book fair 2017 inaugurated all india.
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