4th Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival set for June 6–7

The 4th Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) will take place on June 6–7 at Hotel Himalaya in Lalitpur, Nepal. This year's central theme is "Beyond Borders: South Asian Literature in a Changing World," focusing on how literature, art, and intellectual traditions from the region engage with contemporary global issues.

The festival aims to explore themes such as cultural transformations, identity, inclusion, spirituality, and social change within the context of South Asian literature. According to Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Founder, Director & Curator of KLF, the event will celebrate diverse artistic traditions including literature, music, poetry, cinema, and dance.

"The 4th Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival will celebrate literature, music, poetry, cinema, dance, and diverse artistic traditions. The festival will further strengthen the long-standing cultural and literary ties between Nepal, India, and South Asian countries in the context of emerging global cultures," Parida stated. The festival is expected to draw participation from numerous eminent figures across various fields.

Highlighted participants include singer and actress Ila Arun, author Pratibha Ray, spiritual thinker Acharya Prashant, actor and writer Piyush Mishra, and writer and filmmaker Raj Shekhar, among many other writers, artists, scholars, and public intellectuals from South Asia and beyond. The event will feature panel discussions, keynote addresses, poetry readings, musical performances, author interactions, and cross-border literary collaborations, fostering dialogue and strengthening cultural connections.

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The 4th Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival will celebrate literature, music, poetry, cinema, dance, and diverse artistic traditions. The festival will further strengthen the long-standing cultural and literary ties between Nepal, India, and South Asian countries in the context of emerging global cultures.