The Citadel for

Cultural Enterprise,
Punjab

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Possible cultural
programmes that can
be held at the
Gobindgarh Fort
Theme : Reduction in the
hostilities between India
and Pakistan by generating
awareness about the culture
of Greater Punjab
Areas of focus:
 Literature
 Food
 Music

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Literature
The land of Punjab has given birth to
numerous literary superstars, like Bulle
Shah, Shiv Kumar Ludhianvi,
Dhaniram Chatrik, Balraj Sahni, and
Amrita Pritam.
Punjabi literature has diverse genres,
which is why it has something or the
other to offer to every person.
Some readers enjoy reading works of
fiction, some enjoy historical accounts,
while others find solace in shaayari.
Hence, a literature fest would be an all-
pleasing cultural programme.

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All over the country, hundreds of
literary festivals are held, which
provide all passionate lovers of
literature the joy of reading.
Two such successful lit fests are the
Jaipur Literary Festival, and the
Khushwant Singh Literary Festival.

Jaipur Lit. Fest

 Produced by Teamwork Arts
 Founded in 2006
 5-day programme held at the Durbar
Hall of Diggi Palace
 A platform that brings together the
world’s greatest writers, thinkers,
humanitarians, politicians, etc. to
participate in thoughtful debates and
discussions

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  Post speakers: Margaret Atwood,
Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Vikram Seth,
Amish Tripathi
 The event goes beyond literature
 There are enlightening talks and
discussions on diverse topics like
art, culture, journalism, economic
changes predicted in the future
 Book readings and interactive Q/A
sessions also take place
 Music performances are held in the
evening after the literary sessions
get over
 The venue is lined up with stalls
selling handicrafts and food
 It is a very successful literary
festival due to its wonderful location
and venue, and huge youth crowd
 Moreover, entry is free
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  The inclusiveness of the festival also
contributes to its success