Kerala Literature Festival to be held from the January 16 to 19 at Calicut

The fifth edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF 2020) is set to be held from the January 16 to 19 at Calicut. With over four lakh attendees, KLF 2020 is the second-largest cultural gathering and the fastest-growing literature festival on the continent. Set along the shores of the Arabian Sea by the beaches of Calicut, the festival will bring readers and writers together for inspiration, entertainment, and discussion. The eminent speakers include Literary Luminaries, Booker Prize Winners, Oscar Winners, Jnanpith Laureates, Astronauts, Environmentalists, Head of States, Film and Theatre Personalities, Performers and Artists, Designers, Media Personalities, Sports Icons, Diplomats and celebrities from diverse professional backgrounds.

The festival presents an array of the best artists, actors, celebrities, writers, thinkers, and activists closer to people by engaging in meaningful discussions on literature, art, cinema, culture, dance, music, environment, science, and technology. Fireside chats at nights with a plethora of the biggest acts and performing artists from around the world will make up the cultural nights at KLF 2020. From Carnatic concerts to Progressive Rock bands, from Kijote Kathakali to Larissa, Classical, and Flamenco dance, to Puppet shows and theatre, the entertainment quotient always reaches unprecedented levels at KLF.

Apart from literature being the primary cynosure, the focus theme of KLF 2020 will be environment and climate change. KLF 2020 will see the country of Spain as the guest nation and the literature in focus will be Tamil. Prolific writers, experts, and performers from over 12 nations will be a part of the fifth edition of KLF. With the goal of reaching as broad an audience as possible and including them in the festival in many ways, KLF remains open to the public, non-exclusive and open platform for discussions and idea exchanges.