Speakers

1. Amar Chitra Katha
2. Bhogtoram Mawroh
3. Esther syiem
4. Jemimah Marak
5. Mario Pathaw
6. Rohan Chakravarty

Day 2

November 15

Speakers

1. Ambarish Satwik
2. Arghya Sengupta
3. Barbara S Sangma
4. Nandini Oberoi
5. Colnat B Marak
6. Fameline K Marak
7. Semberthus A Sangma
8. Ambar Sahil Chatterjee
9. Senthil Kumar
10. Melkior Ch. Sangma
11. Donovan Swer
12. James W Momin
13. Sebanti Chatterjee

Day 3

November 16

Speakers

1. Lalnunsanga Ralte
2. Ian A Lyngdoh
3. Massimo Warglien
4. Naba Battacharjee
5. Kyntiew War
6. Nathaniel Majaw
7. Samira Bose
8. Shannon Massar
9. Trishita Sur
10. Zubin Miller

Day-1

November 21

Day-2

November 21

Introduction

Shillong, nestled in the green hills of Meghalaya, is not only renowned for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its rich tradition of folklore and oral storytelling that has shaped the cultural identity of the region. The Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribes have passed down stories of nature, spirit, and survival through generations, creating a vibrant tapestry of myth and memory closely tied to the land. These stories, woven into the rhythms of Shillong’s hills and valleys, form the heart of its literary tradition, preserving the wisdom and values of its indigenous communities. The Shillong Literary

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Festival has emerged as an essential platform to celebrate this unique cultural heritage,offering local poets and writers the opportunity to share their voices with the wider world. offering local poets and writers the opportunity to share their voices with the wider world. By embracing both contemporary writing and traditional forms of storytelling, the festival fosters a deeper understanding of the region’s literary wealth and the intricate connections between nature, folklore, and identity. It is a space where local talent is nurtured, ensuring that the stories rooted in Shillong’s hills continue to thrive in the modern world, while also connecting this rich tradition to broader literary currents.

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