Programme
Explore the official programme of the Shillong Literary Festival — from author sessions and discussions to launches and performances.
- 10:00 AM
Formal Inauguration of Edition V
- 11:00 AM
Ikigai: Francesc Miralles discusses the Japanese way of life that inspired his iconic book. In conversation with Desmond Kharmawphlang
- 11:40 AM
River Traveller: Sanjoy Hazarika traces the story of the Tsangpo-Brahmaputra from Tibet to the Bay of Bengal. In conversation with Preeti Gill
- 12:20 PM
Puri - The Shape of Water: Sonal Jain and Desmond Kharmawphlang discuss myths, folk traditions, nature, and cautionary tales hidden in local legends. In conversation with Ellerine Diengdoh
- 01:00 PM
The Whispering Mountains: Rosy Chamling and Hoihnu Hauzel discuss folklore in different parts of the Himalayas. In conversation with Jemimah Marak. Live drawing by Dennis Laishram, reading by Valden John Pariat
- 02:10 PM
Khamnu Khah A Var Im? Is She Wise: Anna Notsu, Gladinia Pyrtuh, Anthony Durpui & Ringnunfeli Nampui (Launch of Khamnu Khah A Var Im? Is She Wise)
- 02:30 PM
From Shillong to Saigon - Marketplaces as the Crossroads of Culture: Etawanda Saiborne, Freddie M. Majaw, and Amanda C. Tongper. In conversation with Sanjeeb Kakoty
- 03:20 PM
Shattered Lands: Sam Dalrymple discusses his debut with Cyril Diengdoh
- 04:00 PM
TBA
- 04:50 PM
Heart Lamp: Banu Mushtaq discusses her Booker International Prize-winning short story collection with Patricia Mukhim
- 05:30 PM
Making Khasi Literature Travel: Streamlet Dkhar, Bandarilin Bairo, Alfidarie Kharsyntiew on the roles of translations, literature platforms, and technology in the future of Khasi literature. In conversation with Basilica Nongpluh
- 06:20 PM
Programme ends at Ward’s Lake
- 06:45 PM
Nothing Like Lear: Solo act featuring Vinay Pathak, directed by Rajat Kapoor
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