Hyderabad Literary Festival
| Hyderabad Literary Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Literary festival |
| Location(s) | Hyderabad, India |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Website | |
| http://www.hydlitfest.org/ | |
Hyderabad Literary Festival or HLF is a literary festival held in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] It is a 3-day annual event that celebrates creativity in all its forms. Every year has a guest nation, and an Indian language in focus.
The Festival has emerged as an important event in the cultural calendar of the country representing as it does the rich and cosmopolitan ethos of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, as well as the vibrant culture of the modern Cyberabad. HLF is a Festival for All. Its programme includes conversations with authors, readings, panels discussions, workshops, book launches, cultural programmes, events for college students and school children.
Hyderabad Literary Festival 2014 is organized by Hyderabad Literary Trust in association with the Department of Tourism, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and with the support of several academic, literary, cultural organizations and publishing houses.
History
The festival started in 2010 for the first time at the historic palace, Taramati Baradari and is now the permanent venue for the event.
2012 festival
The festival was held on January 16–18.
References
- ↑ "City set for tryst with literati". Times of India. Retrieved 21 January 2012.