Pinarayi to Launch International Literature Festival’s Second Edition on August 17

Fast Summary

• The second edition of the International Literature Festival of Kerala (ILFK) will be held from august 17 to August 21, 2025, on the Kerala Sahitya Akademi premises in Thrissur.
• Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event at 10 a.m., with Culture Minister Saji Cherian presiding.
• During the inauguration, the akademi auditorium will be renamed ‘Kerala Sahitya akademi M.T. Auditorium’ in honour of celebrated writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair.
• Over five days,festival activities include discussions,lectures,author interactions,children’s literary sessions,cultural performances,plays across three venues adn a special literary photography exhibition based on M.T.’s novels Manju and Naalukettu.
• Notable participants include international poets: Asma Azaizeh (Palestine), Tenzin Tsundue (Tibet), Bhuwan Thapaliya & Amar Akash (Nepal). Evening highlights feature music tributes and performances like traditional Marathukali and plays by Thrissur Panchami Theatres.
• The akademi library will be renamed ‘Lalithambika Antharjanam Memorial Library’ during the closing ceremony on August 21; Finance Minister K.N.Balagopal is delivering the valedictory address alongside quiz master G.S. Pradeep’s keynote speech.
• Delegate registration closes Saturday; fees are ₹500 for general public and ₹250 for students/persons with disabilities.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The International Literature Festival of Kerala underscores its growing prominence as a meaningful cultural event that bridges local traditions with global perspectives through diverse literary practices and socio-cultural influences. Renaming spaces such as auditoriums and libraries after iconic figures like M.T Vasudevan Nair and Lalithambika Antharjanam further reinforces connections between heritage preservation and contemporary dialogues in literature.

Events featuring international poets highlight Kerala’s openness to fostering inter-cultural exchanges while concurrently promoting literature rooted in activism or resistance-emphasized by names such as Tenzin tsundue from Tibet or Palestinian journalist Asma Azaizeh.By integrating children’s activities alongside scholarly discussions or niche art forms like Marathukali dances or novel photography exhibitions curated by Manoj D Vaikom-the festival ensures inclusivity catering broadly across age groups spanning intellectual seekers casual audiences alike showcasing citizenship engagement likely-improve visionary gaps less explored prior occasions bridging globalization/literature interplay naturally..

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