The book fair was launched in 1972 and registered a footfall of 12 lakh people in 2019. The fair, which runs for 12 days each winter, claims to be the largest non. After the frankfurt book fair and the london book fair, it is the worlds third largest annual conglomeration of books. The wikimedia stall at 38th international kolkata book fair, kolkata. On the occasion of the 2nd cape town book fair, the 2007 ipa freedom prize special award was also awarded posthumously to anna politkovskaya of russia 19582006, and hrant dink of turkey 19542007 on 15 june 2007. With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it is one of the worlds largest book fairs. This will be frances 3rd appearance as focal theme country at the ikbf. The 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair, asias largest book fair, will be held from january 28 to february 8 this year. Kolkata book fair declared open the hindu businessline. Kolkata literature festival to host french, scottish writers in book fair. Uk the focal theme country at 39th kolkata book fair. The book fair will be open for general public between january 26 and february 7. International publishers association 2007 ipa ftp prize.
While all this while, she was vocal about her stand in the state and delhi, now she has written a book on note ban, which was released at the inauguration of the international kolkata book fair, 2017. Initiated in 1976, it is extremely popular with the locals. The bookhungry bengali community is thronging the milan mela complex in kolkata like every year. This year during the international kolkata book fair, olacabs will be our official transportation and travel partners. Kolkata book fair blogs, comments and archive news on. 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. Which is the focal theme country for the 2016 international kolkata book fair ikbf. A digital travelling pavilion is coming to the 42nd edition of international kolkata book fair, which will begin on january 31. Kolkata the 38th kolkata book fair may have lost the kolkata literary meet, which has spun off into a standalone event, but it has filled the void by adding the threeday kolkata language and literary festival, which is set to be inaugurated by shashi tharoor, the minister of state for human resource development. The opening ceremony was done with the students of aisadamas international school the focal theme was france. The 42nd international kolkata book fair was held from 30 january to 11 february 2018. The 26th new delhi world book fair, january 614 at pragati maidan, new delhi, was organised by the national book trust nbt in association with india trade promotion organisation. Visitors to the kolkata book fair 2016 will get quite a benefits from olacabs. Some college students bring along musical instruments and sit in groups singing songs in the open air.
Actor soumitra chattopadhyay will be conferred the legion dhonneur by the. The fair also has a typical fairground experience with a book flavour with the presence of picnickers, singersongwriters, and candy floss vendors on the fair premises. Kolkata book fair 2018 is all set to bring out the geek in. The focal theme of international kolkata book fair this year france the centre of culture of europe. If you know trade fairs in west bengal that are not listed, you can transmit them to us via announce new trade fair our team will update them in a timely manner to promote these fairs as well. Delhi world book fair to get bigger in 2016 lifestyle.
They also help in promoting the trade and economy of the country. Paperbacks still a hit, say organisers books worth around rs 10 crore have so far been sold at the 42nd edition of international kolkata book fair, a developme. In 1998, uk was the focal theme country of the fair while scotland was the focal theme country in 2009. Wikipedia, worlds largest multilingual free internet encyclopaedia, is set to make its debut at the 38th international kolkata book fair beginning here on january 29, its organisers said on. Just a glimpse for those who could not or would not make it to boimela. The aggressive and smart marketing and communication strategies of the organisers of the delhi world book fair 2015 have managed to hit the bulls eye but the team is already thinking big for the next edition where china will be the guest country at this annual businesstobusiness event. Amol palekar panel discussion badal sircar and his theater 40th international kolkata book fair milan mela complex kolkata 2016 0204 0841. Kolkata book fair 2014 is being organized in kolkata for outreach program in the wikimedia movement. By shahs reckoning, pakistan is the worlds fifth most populous country. Flavours of costa rica in kolkata as 41st book fair opens. China to be theme country at kolkata film festival the hindu. Kolkata book fair latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times.
The international kolkata book fair has been welcoming hundreds of thousands of people to the indian city of calcutta. The focal theme of kolkata international book fair 2018 is france. Kolkata book fair welcomes international literature lovers. By united nations figures, the country is sixth largest, but no matter, its huge, coming in with 197 million people as its 2017 estimate. The 38 th kolkata international book fair 2014, promises to be bigger and better unlike its previous editions and keeping to the prestige of being the largest book fair in the world. Spotlight on britain at 39th kolkata book fair lifestyle. Trade fairs with expired dates or trade fair dates yet unknown to us can be found at the end of the above list, labelled with the button report new date. Kolkata book fair recent updates amar ujala results. Kolkata book fair, indian kolkata book fair, famous. The book fair at kolkata essay english school students. Bangladeshs increased presence in kolkata book fair 2018 is done to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two neighbouring nations. The city is home to the largest chineseindian community in the country. For your convenience, the international kolkata book fair 2016 has been divided into various blocks segregated by colours, to denote the set of book stalls available in that particular block. A massive pavilion at the 42nd international kolkata book fair set up by france, the theme country in this years editio.
The annual kolkata book fair ended on sunday with the ringing of the ceremonial bell at the milan mela ground here. Check the list of best upcoming events and activities happening today, tomorrow and this weekend in kolkata. 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. The book fair was inaugurated by honorable chief minister of west bengal, smt. The theme of the fair was books for readers with special needs and sharjah is the guest of honours country. The 40th international kolkata book fair is glad to introduce our joyride partner olacabs.
Uk at the kolkata international book fair 2015 british. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. The international kolkata book fair 2016 hatpakha magazine. The upcoming book fair 29jan9feb in kolkata, looks like the perfect venue to make a big impact with this. Many dignitaries, educationists, book lovers and students. The 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 whatshot. The organisers are making lastditch efforts to screen pakistani film jago hua savera, a 1959 classic, at the festival. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances minister of. There are eight such colours pink, green, blue, yellow, magenta, red, sky and orange hall denoting these blocks. This page is about the kolkata fashion expo, a gala event of fashion show cum exhibition kolkata india. There are no entry charges for visiting kolkata book fair, another good thing about the fair. Kolkata book fair caught fire on february 3, 19 years ago. Does anyone know a reputable printing company who might be interested in running 1,000 or so copies of the novel, especially for the show. Also, book tickets for the venues where these events.
The international kolkata book fair will be organised at milan mela, kolkata. Pakistan publishers and karachi book fair makes a case at. In 1998, uk was the focal theme country of the fair while scotland was the focal theme in 2009. The theme country for this years book fair is peru. The 40th international kolkata book fair was held from 27 january to 7 february 2016. Throngs of people are seen visiting the book fair every year in kolkata. Book fairs are not only held in kolkata but all across the country and globe as well. It will be held at the central park in salt lake with 29 participant countries. The 28th edition of the new delhi world book fair commenced saturday at pragati maidan. The 38th edition of the international kolkata book fair was visited by 1. February 3 rd will be observed as bangladesh day at the book fair. The popularity of the calcutta book fair was seminal in india being nominated the guest of honour at the frankfurt book fair in 2006, according to the. The nineday event will host 600 exhibitors from 23 countries.
International kolkata book fair 2017 dates, timings and. Guatemala was the theme country of the 43rd international kolkata book fair in 2019. A france b russia c afghanistan d bolivia show answer bolivia the international kolkata book fair ikbf is the worlds largest nontrade book fair. Top upcoming events in kolkata near you bookmyshow. State transport minister suvendu adhikary on saturday released a booklet on the bus arrangement plan for the convenience of the visitors at the kolkata international book fair from. The success of the calcutta book fair has resulted in many book fairs in smaller cities in west bengal like siliguri, and was inspired, in turn, by the first world book fair at new delhi in 1972. International kolkata book fair 2016 is extremely honoured to have bolivia as the focal theme country as it signifies 50 years of immortal struggle by che guevera against imperialisma international kolkata book fair 2016. Kolkata book fair this year is celebrating its 40 th year with bolivia, as its theme country. Fairs of kolkata offer an excellent opportunity for rejoicing the cultural heritage of the state. The year which is coincidentally the 50th year of che guevara s immortal struggle against imperialism in bolivia. Book fairs held at other places is slowly gaining popularity among the masses. There will be 42 bangladesh themed stalls at kolkata book fair 2018. Special bus services for kolkata international book fair. The kolkata book fair is one of indias oldest and the largest book fairs.
Mamata banerjee, in the presence of special guest ms. But the book fair at calcutta still stands out to be the most popular and has opened up new horizons and dimensions. Kolkata book fair kolkata, india kolkata kolkata book fair. Thinkstock images pegged to be a festival of ideas, the 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair that begins here jan 28 will focus on literary works from britain and will be graced by the presence of a noble laureate whose name has not yet been revealed. Kolkata literature festival to host french, scottish.
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