Gear up for the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair starting today!
Explore over 1,000 stalls at one of India’s largest literary celebration
Published 18.01.24, 09:33 AM
Image courtesy: Arnab Dutta
Excited to embark on a
literary journey? Head straight to the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair,
kicking off today! Meet your favourite authors, join literary discussions, and
explore over 1,000 stalls with the help of a digital map accessible through QR
codes. Don’t miss the chance to participate in the ‘Book Bumper Library
Lottery’ for a shot at winning book gift coupons worth Rs 25,000. Additionally,
to keep up with the theme country, which is the United Kingdom, a replica of
London's Tower Bridge has been installed. A replica of Kolkata’s Bethune School
will also be erected at the venue to commemorate its 175th anniversary.
The fair will be
inaugurated at Boi Mela Prangan in Salt Lake by chief minister Mamata Banerjee
in the presence of British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis.
Date: January 18 to 31
Address: Boimela Prangan, 15, Central Park, Salt Lake Sector 2, Kolkata:
700091
— Jaismita Alexander
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