Three literary festivals recently took place in different parts of the region, celebrating the country's rich cultural heritage and the art of storytelling. The Shillong Literary Festival was held at Ward's Lake from November 18-20. The three-day festival featured authors like Vikram Seth, Shobha De, and Sanjoy Hazarika. Sessions included discussions on folklore, fiction, culture, and heritage, with a focus on Meghalaya's tangible and intangible heritage. The festival also included the launch of the Meghalaya Listing Document, which aims to protect and promote the culture and traditions of Meghalaya. Literary Festivals Across NE Cities Celebrate Storytelling and Cultural Heritage TheGoipo Utalb Story Festral)2025 was heldatMelarmath, Agartala, The festival brought together renowned writers, storytellers, and literature enthusiasts. The event featured story-reading sessions, literary discussions, and competitions, including a Pure Bengali Spelling Contest, Illustration Competition, and Story Writing Contest. Meanwhile, in Dibrugarh, Assam, the International Literary Festival 2025 commenced at Dibrugarh University. The four-day festival, held from February 5-8, brought together distinguished writers and litterateurs from 25 countries. With "Africa" as its central theme, the festival aimed to celebrate diverse literary traditions and promote cross-cultural understanding. Over 50 sessions and workshops explored topics such as contemporary literature, translation studies, indigenous storytelling, and global literary trends. These literary festivals provided a platform for writers and literature enthusiasts to come together, share ideas, and celebrate the diversity of literature. They highlighted the importance of storytelling, cultural heritage, and cross-cultural understanding, and demonstrated the vibrant literary scene of the country that North East India is a part of.
