India designated as guest country at Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico

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  • India designated as the Guest of Honour at the 33rd Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Book Fair)in Mexico, the National Book Trust.
  • The book fair organized from November 30 – December 8,
  • India pavilion at the fair will showcase over 35 Indian authors and artists, along with 15 publishing houses.
  • India displays a wide array of its rich and composite literary and cultural heritage through literary and academic activities comprising conferences.
  • Ancient and rare manuscripts including “Mahabharata” and “Ramayana” will be put on exhibition, along with photo books, handicrafts, and paintings.
  • The exhibition will run parallel to the book fair in the avilion
  • They will feature art by 40 renowned Indian women artists including Arpana Caur, Paula Sengupta, and Seema Kohli.
  • The “Festival of India” will showcase folk, classical and contemporary cultural programmes.
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