The calcutta book fair or kolkata boi mela is unique and is the worlds largest nontrade annual book fair. The fair was held between 29 january and 9 february from 1pm to 8pm. Kolkata news press trust of india thursday january 9, 2014. International kolkata book fair is one of the famous event of this city. Jan 29, 2014 kolkata the 38th kolkata book fair may have lost the kolkata literary meet, which has spun off into a standalone event, but it has filled the void by adding the threeday kolkata language and literary festival, which is set to be inaugurated by shashi tharoor, the minister of state for human resource development. Certainly, the first focal theme was based on indian state assam. Kolkata, formerly calcutta, has long been considered the literary heart of india. The expected starting date is july 2021, after the election.
With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it is one of the worlds largest book fairs. The video on books plus something kolkata book fair 2020 is about my wifes and my personal experience of visiting the kolkata book fair 2020 at salt lak. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. On 28 january 2020, the 44 th edition of kolkata book fair 2020 ikbf has commenced at central park mela ground in saltlake, kolkata, west bengal with russia as a focal theme country. It is asias biggest and the worlds largest nontrade book fair. Also features promotional offers, coupons and mobile app. One of the most awaited events in the capital city of bengal is definitely the famous international kolkata book fair. We really wait for the next book fair through the year. In 1998, uk was the focal theme country of the fair while scotland was the focal theme in 2009.
Guatemala will be the theme country of the 43rd international kolkata book fair which is scheduled to be inaugurated on january 30 next year, the organisers said wednesday. The publishers and booksellers guild, which organises the fair, has decided. Started in 1975 by the publishers and booksellers guild, it has rapidly become one of the worlds leading book fairs. The uk, usa, russia, china, japan, vietnam apart from 11 latin american countries and. The book fair will be held on 28 january next year and the theme country will be either japan or columbia. The book fair at kolkata essay english school students. After the frankfurt book fair and the london book fair, it is the worlds third largest annual conglomeration of books. Kolkata the 38th kolkata book fair may have lost the kolkata literary meet, which has spun off into a standalone event, but it has filled the void by adding the threeday kolkata language and literary festival, which is set to be inaugurated by shashi tharoor, the minister of state for human resource development.
The kolkata book fair 2014 would be held from january 28 to february 9 at milan mela ground in the city. The literature and culture of the focal theme state or country was highlighted during the entire span of the event. Find here details of companies selling country chicken in kolkata, west bengal. Latest news, photos, videos on kolkata book fair ndtv. Jan 22, 2020 russia is the theme country of this years book fair and the theme gate will be a replica of the iconic bolshoi theatre in moscow. Scotland was selected the focal theme country for the 2009 book fair. The international kolkata book fair formerly known in english as calcutta book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in india, as well as one of the most important events of its kind in asia.
Rob lynes, director british council india, made the announcement at a press conference held on 21 july 2014 at nandan ii, 11 ajc bose road kolkata west bengal 700020. The guest of honor country 2014 was kuwait that gave away the awards to. Bangladesh was to be the theme of the 2021 fair each year, a country is picked as. This year the organisers will also pay homage to netaji subhas chandra bose, as part of the yearlong celebration of his 125th birth. The theme country embassy is typically given a stall at the fairground centre, and many book shops theme their collections.
Books worth rs 21 crore sold at international kolkata book. It is the worlds largest nontrade book fair, asias largest book fair and the most attended book fair in the world. International kolkata book fair or kolkata boi mela is the festival of books and booklovers. From 1991, the book fair started to have a focal theme. The focal theme of 38th kolkata international book fair 2014 was peru 2011 kolkata book fair theme country united states. The 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair, asias largest book fair, will be. But as of now, the pandemic situation has improved. Global translation rights catalogue 2017 jaipur bookmark. In 1997, six days into the fair, a massive fire broke out at the venue, reducing 1,00,000 books to ashes. The heart of the mayan world guatemala was the theme country for the first time at the book fair. In the 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 held from 29. The theme of the fair was books for readers with special needs and sharjah is the guest of honours country. Kolkata book fair to take green steps cities news,the.
The fair organized by publishers and booksellers guild. Tyto, a category of bird species consisting of barn owls, grass owls and masked owls was selected as the official mascot of the book fair for the 1 st time. Books plus something kolkata book fair 2020 youtube. Yes, the bbc segment may have been about the book fair, but the text in the article did not make it clear. Everything about kolkata book fair 2020 rider escaped. Kolkata book fair wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. United kingdom the focal theme country at 39th kolkata book fair. It was rs 1 crore more than the sales figure at the book fair in 2018. We are pleased to announce that the focal theme of international kolkata book fair this year is the heart of the mayan world. Durga puja, a festival honouring the hindu goddess durga, takes place in october. In 2014, organisers said the fair was visited by 1.
Famous book fairs around the world around the world world map. Guatemala will be the theme country of the 43rd international kolkata book fair which is scheduled to be inaugurated on january 30 next year, the organisers said on wednesday. Kolkata book fair from january 30 kolkata news times. Kolkata book fair news and updates from the economic times. This year, russia has been chosen as the focal theme country for the book fair. Argentina football fan club stall at kolkata book fair kolkata india. Uk the focal theme country at 39th kolkata book fair.
What i mean is, the original text you provided did not discuss how it is related to the kolkata book fair. Two main halls in the book fair have been named after author nabaneeta dev sen and playwright girish karnad who passed away last year. Jaipur bookmark 2017 and the kolkata literature festival bring you a catalogue of a. Argentina football fan club stall at kolkata book fair kolkata india 12287954524. Guatemala was the theme country of the 43rd international kolkata book fair in 2019. The theme country embassy is typically given a stall at the fairground centre, and many book shops theme their. Jan 31, 2019 the kolkata book fair has not been without its share of mishaps and controversies. The kolkata book fair happens to be one of these bengali festivals. The biggest festival for hindus in bengal and eastern india, kolkata takes on an almost carnival. The first new delhi world book fair was held from march 18 to april 4, 1972 in roughly 6790 m 2 area with 200 participants. This is the largest book fair in asia and is a major event in the city. Guatemala will be the theme country of the 43rd international kolkata book fair which is scheduled to be inaugurated on january 30 next year, the organisers said wednesday west bengal chief minister mamata banerjee will inaugurate the fair which will be held at the central park in salt lake. Held on the milan mela grounds, this fair attracts over 600 stalls, selling over rs 18 crores worth of books and attracting close to 500,000 visitors every year. Held on the maidan, this fair attracted over 600 stalls, selling over rs.
Kolkata book fair to begin from jan 28 the hindu businessline. Russia is the theme country of the book fair this year. Disparate political ideologies find space at the kolkata book fair. The 38th edition of the international kolkata book fair was visited by 1. Kolkata book fair brings back russian literature to. The book fair caters to all ages and is a venue of knowledge and information for the. Throngs of people are seen visiting the book fair every year in kolkata. The kolkata book fair the last date is yet not published. Feb 10, 2014 kolkata book fair is now well into its late 30s kbf celebrated its 38th birthday this year and witnessed huge crowds milling around the stalls, set up by about 109 publishing houses operating in.
Bypass, this fair has over 600 stalls, selling over rs. Sheikh hasina, the prime minister of bangladesh is the daughter of mr rahman 2021 calcutta book fair timing is 12 pm 8 pm. Some college students bring along musical instruments and sit in groups singing songs in the open air. The kolkata literature festival will be organized on february 68.
Uk to be book fairs theme country kolkata news times of. It is a unique book fair in the sense of not being a. The example of the frankfurt book fair a commercial trade fair of books came up. Clashes break out between bjp supporters, anticaa protesters at. Feb 03, 2015 kolkata is always a city of book lovers. Jan 28, 2020 1991 the fair started to have a focal theme every year like the frankfurt book fair. The kolkata book fair takes place from the last week of january to the first week of february. West bengal chief minister mamata banerjee will inaugurate the fair which will be held at the central park in salt lake. The new delhi world book fair, hosted at pragati maidan in new delhi, is indias oldest book fair after the kolkata book fair. Chatterjee said 40 publishers from bangladesh will be participating in this years fair. Dec 25, 20 wikipedia, worlds largest multilingual free internet encyclopaedia, is set to make its debut at the 38th international kolkata book fair beginning here on january 29, its organisers said on. This year the organisers will also pay homage to netaji subhas chandra bose, as part of the yearlong celebration of his 125th birth anniversary. Feb 27, 2018 the focal theme of 38th kolkata international book fair 2014 was peru 2011 kolkata book fair theme country united states the success of the kolkata book fair has resulted in many book fairs in smaller cities in west bengal like siliguri, and was inspired, in turn, by the first world book fair at new delhi in 1972.
It is a unique book fair in the sense of not being a trade fair the. Cm to inaugurate 44th book fair on january 29 next year. The success of the kolkata book fair has resulted in many book fairs in smaller cities in west bengal like siliguri, and was inspired, in turn, by the first world book fair. Theme country russia international kolkata book fair. Kolkata book fair in july, bangladesh to be theme country. Publishers and booksellers guild, which organises the annual book fair, on thursday said that the fair will be held at central park in salt lake. Kolkata book fair to be dedicated to bangladeshs founding father. Giri, then president of india this annual previously biennial event takes place in winters, and is organized by. This year the bookfair is dedicated to mr bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman. Books worth rs 21 crore sold at international kolkata book fair.
Jan 23, 2020 the annual fair, which will be held from january 29 to february 9, will host about 600 books stalls and 200 little magazine kiosks. A bengali proverb goes like this bangalir baro maashey tero parbon which means the bengalis celebrate festivals in 12 months. Shakespeare and charlie chaplin to be focus of uk themed. In 2014, the organisers had done a business of around rs 20 crore. The international kolkata book fair and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela or. Jan 06, 2015 the kolkata book fair, is recognised by the international publishers association, geneva and is also the largest book fair in the world in terms of visitors. Print subscription epaper digital subscription rss feeds sitemap. Spanning twelve days, it celebrates not just books but also the everyday people who read them. Jul 22, 2014 the fair that will run from january 28 to february 8 at milan mela will have the uk as the theme country.
The international kolkata book fair 2016 hatpakha magazine. And i almost laughed at those innumerable bedtime sessions when my mother would relentlessly try to read out baba yaga to put me to sleep. The focal theme of 38th kolkata international book fair 2014 is peru. Media in category kolkata book fair the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. A pocket guide to the 2014 kolkata book fair the new. Bengalis love celebrating their culture, traditions and ageold rituals in a grand way so much so that every month we end up celebrating some festival or the other with food, fun and fiesta. The 45th international kolkata book fair, which was postponed due to the pandemic, will be held in july. The kolkata book fair will this year be dedicated to bangladeshs founding. In fact,the enthusiasm with which people here welcome the commencement of the fair and the mass participation in it has given the fair, the character and charm of a festival. The kolkata international book fair or kolkata boi mela is the worlds largest nontrade annual book fair as well as the largest book fair in asia. The year 2021 is the birth centenary of bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman and it is also the. The 45th international kolkata book fair 2021 has been deferred owing to the worldwide pandemic situation. Initially, indian states became the focal themes and since 1997, a foreign country started becoming focal theme every year. Nov 29, 2017 kolkata is always a city of book lovers.
Held on the milan mela ground near science city on e. International kolkata book fair, a book lovers paradise. The fair begins on the last wednesday of the month of january and it continues for 12 days. A pocket guide to the 2014 kolkata book fair the new york times. Every year there is a focal theme country, which gets an entire pavilion to showcase their culture, traditions, food, tourism, and literature through books. The 14th parbon of the bengalis the kolkata book fair. Kolkata book fair this year is celebrating its 40 th year with bolivia, as its theme country.
The kolkata book fair is the most awaited annual cultural event of the city of calcutta. The focal theme country of the 45th international kolkata book fair 2021 is bangladesh. International kolkata book fair is the largest attended book fair in the world with an average record footfall of 2. This year a new event was organized during the book fair. For the first time, the focal theme was a foreign country france. Kolkata book fair brings back russian literature to kolkata. Jan 29, 2020 the minute i heard russia is the theme country this year at kolkata international book fair, a frightful image of baba yaga flashed like a bolt of lightning before me. The largest theme pavilion in the history of book fair presented by france as a part of bonjour india festival. Kolkata book fair in july, bangladesh to be theme country books. Little magazines and big books at kolkata book fair.
Every one of his themes is different and steeped in. The bonjour india festivals closing ceremony was held at the 42nd international kolkata book fair. The 44th international kolkata book fair ikbf will be. Kolkata book fair put off due to covid19 the hindu. The 12daylong international kolkata book fair has registered a record sale of rs 21 crore, the organisers said.
Kolkata book fair from january 30 kolkata news times of india. The kolkata boi mela kolkata book fair is a book lovers paradise which celebrates a festive time when all the big and small publishers from all across the country and abroad descend on the city, to bring the literary community under one roof. Calcutta book fair in english, and officially kolkata boimela or kolkata pustakmela in romanized bengali, bengali. Filmmaker satyajit ray and his works will also be celebrated at the fair on the occasion of his birth centenary. The things that were said were about the book fair. The 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 was inaugurated on 28 january at 4. Even for the uninitiated, the annual kolkata book fair held at the. Uk to be book fairs theme country kolkata news times. The book fair is organized by publishers under the name of book sellers and publishers guild.
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