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 pavillion
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.
