The ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival is an annual literary event held in Jaipur, India. It is one of the largest free literary festivals in the world and attracts a wide range of renowned authors, thinkers, and speakers from India and around the globe. The festival was first held in 2006 and has since become a prominent platform for promoting literature, culture, and intellectual exchange.
The festival features a diverse program of talks, panel discussions, readings, workshops, and performances covering a wide range of topics including literature, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, history, politics, and more. It provides a platform for established and emerging writers to engage with audiences, share their ideas, and discuss various aspects of literature and society.
Over the years, the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival has hosted a number of notable speakers and authors, including Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, Orhan Pamuk, Arundhati Roy, Vikram Seth, and many others. The festival also includes sessions in regional languages, showcasing the rich literary heritage of India.
In addition to the literary program, the festival offers a vibrant atmosphere with a variety of cultural activities, music performances, art exhibitions, book launches, and a bustling marketplace for books and merchandise. It has gained international recognition and has become a significant event in the literary and cultural calendar.
The ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival is known for its inclusive, as it welcomes people from all walks of life, encouraging open dialogue, intellectual discourse, and the celebration of literature and ideas. It has played a crucial role in fostering a love for literature, promoting reading culture, and inspiring new generations of writers and readers in India and beyond.