KARACHI: Lovers of literature, tradition and the humanities will lastly get the possibility to work together with their favorite literary luminaries, celebrities, lecturers and students because the Karachi Literature Competition (KLF) returns as a dwell occasion from March 4-6, 2022, on the Seashore Luxurious Resort.
Organised by Oxford College Press (OUP), the theme of this yr’s KLF is Separation, Belonging and Past: 75 years of Pakistan.
The three-day occasion will discover the nation’s achievements in its Diamond Anniversary yr by a wide range of thought-provoking panel discussions and e-book launches, which shall be broadcast dwell all over the world on OUP’s social media channels, and produce collectively over 200 nationwide and worldwide audio system.
Keynote speeches shall be delivered by Victoria Schofield and Zia Mohyeddin on the inauguration, and Sardar Masood Khan and Hanif Kureshi on the closing ceremony
There shall be over 60 periods, together with 20 e-book launches (10 in Urdu and 10 in English), with audio system from 5 international locations (Pakistan, UK, US, New Zealand and France). Guests and the net viewers may even have the possibility to get pleasure from Urdu and English poetry readings, a qawwali, characteristic movie screening and the first-ever airing of a collection of quick movies, Let’s Heal the World.
A complete of seven literary awards for Pakistani authors shall be introduced on the opening ceremony. The prizes will recognise pioneering work in Urdu prose and poetry, and English fiction, that are sponsored by Getz Pharma.
This yr, KLF can be celebrating the range of languages and cultures throughout the nation by recognising one of the best books in Sindhi, Balochi, Punjabi and Pashto languages. These awards are supported by the Little Guide Firm.
Talking at a press convention at Karachi Press Membership, OUP Managing Director Arshad Saeed Husain talked about how the competition will foster an atmosphere of openness, pluralism and mental discourse that may mark a refreshing change from the closures and restrictions of the pandemic.
“Our thirteenth KLF commemorates not solely 75 years of Pakistan but additionally 70 years of OUP’s operations in Pakistan,” stated Mr Husain.
“We now have been dedicated to advancing data, studying and progress in Pakistan since 1952 by our prime quality academic materials and digital sources for faculties and better schooling establishments. We are able to’t wait to as soon as once more reveal our love for literature, tradition and the humanities in probably the most vibrant and intimate approach potential: a dwell, in-person competition.”
Earlier festivals have seen over 200,000 guests collect on the venue to satisfy their favorite authors, poets, performers and students. Organizers of the competition emphasised that each one COVID-19 SOPs can be adopted and solely vaccinated members of the general public can be allowed on the venue.