JAI HO LIT FESTIVAL KI

Every year, JLF 2022 brings together a diverse mix of the world’s greatest writers, thinkers, humanitarians, politicians, business leaders, sports leaders & enthusiasts and entertainers on one stage to champion the freedom to express and engage in thoughtful debate and dialogue

Described as the greatest literary show on Earth, Jaipur Literature Festival 2022 kicked off at Hotel Clarks Amer on Thursday. Early risers flocked to grab seats to savour the calming strains of the Morning Music at the Front Lawn.

Morning Music led the way to the inaugural session with a scintillating performance of Raag Miya Ki Todi by Ujwal Nagar, maestro of Hindustani classical music and lead classical singer of the Indian fusion band Advaita.

After an exhilarating rendition by Nagar, the event proceeded with inaugural addresses by Keynote Speakers – writer and academic Harish Trivedi and UN Resident Coordinator for India since 2021, Shombi Sharp - along with Festival Directors and the Festival Producer.

In his welcome speech, Festival Producer and Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, Sanjoy K. Roy said, “We welcome you all to the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival.

Last year, we were able to pivot online and through our digital series JLF Brave New World, JLF WORDS ARE BRIDGES, and the 2021 Jaipur Literature Festival, which was entirely digital – reached over 27.5 million people across the world.

It’s the first year that we have taken the Festival hybrid; we started on the 5th of March and will be on till the 14th of March.” Addressing the audience, Festival Co-director, Namita Gokhale said, “Though I am deeply honoured to be receiving the Sahitya Akademi Award, yet I am here for the Festival in Jaipur and not in Delhi to receive it because my award is you and this prestigious Festival.”

The footfall of the fest enjoyed amazing delicacies by Brown Sugar, Malana, and more. People were enthralled to enjoy magnificent works by sand artists, painters, and musicians.

Apart from literature shelves, the festival also focused on putting forward social messages with MFJCF, which is a pioneer in organ donation in India.

This year, the sessions are infused with enthralling mythologies, LGBTQIA+ disparity issues, war, poetry, politics, and more, featuring eminent authors, speakers, and poets.

The festival set its sun with a warm and enchanting poetry streaming, featuring Anita Agnihotri, Akhil Katyal, Anshu Harsh, and Raks h and a Jalil.