Why you shouldn't miss out on Jaipur Literature Festival 2020
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 25-12-2019
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The Jaipur Literature Festival, famously known as 'greatest literary show on Earth',is all set to returnfor its thirteenth edition from 23rdto 27th January 2020. The five-day literary extravaganza promises to bring together a line-up of exemplary speakers from India and across the world at the historic Diggi Palace.
Jaipur Literature Festival is a sumptuous feast of ideas and the past decade has seen it transform into a global literary phenomenon having hosted nearly 2000 speakers and welcoming over a million book-lovers from across India and the globe. For five days, the Pink Cityis infused with enthusiasm, a riot of colour and infectious energy as literature and art-enthusiasts flock to Jaipur for the Festival. During the Festival days, there are endless places to see, and things to do,some of which include insightful sessions and an exciting and buzzing carnival encapsulating a bookstore, food stalls, a bazaar along with artists at work, and multiple parties hosted on the Festival's fringes.
Here are some reasons why you would not want to miss out on the thirteenth edition of the festival.
• Listen to some of the greatest minds of the world
Jaipur Literature Festival hosts some of the world's best literary minds and brings them together for several panel discussions and interactions.Experts from diverse fields such as literature, economy, environment, food and sciencetake the stage for stimulating and thought-provoking conversations. Eminent speakers such asrecipient of the 2010 Man Booker Prize Howard Jacobson, Pulitzer-winning authors Stephen Greenblatt and Dexter Filkins, celebrated culinary expert Madhur Jaffrey, acclaimed author Elizabeth Gilbert, and leading Indian film director Vishal Bhardwaj,are amongst the first few announced speakers at the Festival for the 2020 edition - so be there to be a part of some life-changing and inspirational sessions!
• Book-signings and an opportunity to meet your favourite authors
For all those literature enthusiasts who have spent days glued to books, turning one page after another captivated by the magic of a well-written novel- the Jaipur Literature Festival offers the perfect opportunity to meet your favourite authors in person. Besides attending noteworthy sessions and witnessing book launches, the Festival also has book-signing kiosks at all venues where you can grab that raresigned copy and earn bragging rights!