Jan 24, 2020 the 44 th international kolkata book fair will be inaugurated on 29 th january. The new town book fair, which is falling in its 5th year will be organised at the new town fair ground from december 21 to january 1. Kolkata book fair was held from 30 january to 11 february 2018. Of lit fests, book fair, reading and writing kolkata news. India trade promotion organisation will organize the 26th edition of delhi book fair in halls 7 d, e and f, g, h and the 22st stationery fair 6th office automation and 6th corporate gift fair in halls 7 a, b, c during 2327 september, 2020 at pragati maidan, new delhi. Popular book stalls include ananda publishers, deys publishing, deb sahitya. International kolkata book fair 2019 dates to remember the international kolkata book fair 2019 will be start at 4 pm on 31 january 2019. During this fair, the milan mela grounds will be dotted with about 500 indian stalls and 17 international stalls. West bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances ambassador to india alexandre ziegler during the inauguration of 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018 in kolkata on jan 30, 2018. International kolkata book fair stalls are about 580 book publishers in kolkata and 200 little magazines will. Location, central park mela ground, saltlake, kolkata map. Iit kharagpur stall at kolkata book fair 2018book fair in kolkata the international kolkata book fair old name. Aug 10, 2018 the bengaluru book festival2018 will kick off at the citys palace grounds on october 15. There will be 42 bangladesh themed stalls at kolkata book fair 2018.
Auditoriam of kolkata book fair, woman writers speaking to large audience. The map of the location is provided on the home page. The venue of the book fair is located in the permanent fairground milan. International kolkata book fair it is the worlds largest nontrade book fair, asias largest and the most attended book fair in the world with over 2. The first book fair was held in the year 1976 and thereafter organized every year.
The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances minister of. Guatemala focal country of 43rd international kolkata book fair. The ones in the north are more for focused browsing and buying. How do i reach the international kolkata book fair, if i am from kolkata. Dec 24, 2018 visitors browse at the 31st hyderabad book fair at ntr stadium on january 21, 2018. Kolkata book fair 2018 is all set to bring out the geek in. Continue reading mamata flags off 42nd international kolkata book fair january 31, 2018. International kolkata book fair 2019 attractions and highlights.
Aug 21, 2018 a bangladesh pavilion received notable responses from the visitors at the just concluded kolkata book fair. Visitors browse at the 31st hyderabad book fair at ntr stadium on january 21, 2018. National book fair is organised by the national book trust every year. As there are book fairs, but no new or better book stores. Jan 28, 2019 international kolkata book fair 2019 dates to remember the international kolkata book fair 2019 will be start at 4 pm on 31 january 2019. The book fair at kolkata essay english school students. Its the largest exhibition organizer company in india holding india international mega trade fair iimtf, home and decor and travel and tourism. Book lovers, inquisitive young minds and languid strollers could all be seen walking about stalls on the second day of world book fair 2018 at pragati maidan. An android and ios mobile app to locate any stall in the fair is created by calcutta electric supply corporation cesc, fully integrated electrical. The stalls of ahmadiyya muslim jamat and vishwa hindu parishad vhp are opposite to each other, showcasing religious harmony. India trade promotion organisation will organize the 26th edition of delhi book fair in halls 7 d, e and f, g, h and the 22st stationery fair6th office automation and 6th corporate gift fair in halls 7 a, b, c during 2327 september, 2020 at pragati maidan, new delhi. The kolkata book fair started its journey in the year 1976, with only 56 stalls and 34 publishers, now it boasts of being the largest one in asia.
The venue for the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be central park mela complex at salt lake in. West bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances ambassador to india alexandre ziegler during the inauguration of 42nd international kolkata book fair. Jan 30, 2018 the 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances minister of culture and communication francoise nyssen. The fair, which attracts students, book lovers, litterateurs and the like, is. Mamata banerjee, in the presence of special guest ms. Gs marketing associate gs mktg is organizing trade fairs, trade show, expo, international conferences. In subsequent years the numbers of stalls have substantially increased. Kolkata bookfair and food listing there my suggestion on what to eat. We went to kolkata book fair on the sunday before last i. The book fair was inaugurated by honorable chief minister of west bengal, smt. Its also, apparently, the most attended book fair in the world. Calcutta book fair in english, and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela is the worlds largest nontrade book fair and asias largest and most attended book fair in the world. Kolkata book fair 2018 bangladesh stallekushey boi mela international kolkata book fair, kolkata, india. A book fair is always an attraction for book lovers across the globe.
Visitors will be allowed between 12 noon and 8 pm every day. The fair begins on the last wednesday of the month of january and it continues for 12 days. Jan 30, 2018 there will be 42 bangladesh themed stalls at kolkata book fair 2018. Kolkata book fair to begin from jan 28 the hindu businessline. We went there in our car half fearing that we may not get parking. Just to give a perspective, this year, kolkata bookfair has grown by leaps. International kolkata book fair, a book lovers paradise. A press meet was organized to update the media about the happenings in the soon to start kolkata book fair. International kolkata book fair on jan 27 the hindu. New town book fair to commence from december 21 kolkata. Feb 20, 2018 we went to kolkata book fair on the sunday before last i. And literally, people from all over the world come to visit this winter fair. Bengal bjp state president dilip ghosh too visited ahmadiyya muslim jamat shop and received a book by ashok chatterjee last updated feb 6, 2020 kolkata.
Kolkata book fair is said to be one of the largest book fairs in asia and it was held this time at the salk lake central park ground in north kolkata. Siddaramaiah told presspersons here on friday that. Kolkata has always been known for its ability to soak. The theme of the kolkata world book fair 2018 is france as it completes its third year as the partner country at the international book fair.
The 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair, asias largest book fair, will be held from january 28 to february 8 this year. With its indosaracenic revival architectural style, the pavilion boasting 42 stalls of rich bangladeshi books drew attention of kolkata book lovers throughout the fair duration from january 30 to february 11at salt lake city in kolkata. February 3 rd will be observed as bangladesh day at the book fair. Itpo delhi book fair india trade promotion organisation. Book fair is a great event of attraction for the intelligent and book lovers. The 40th edition of the international kolkata book fair the worlds largest nontrade fair is all set to bring to life a slice of history. Feb 06, 2020 the stalls of ahmadiyya muslim jamat and vishwa hindu parishad vhp are opposite to each other, showcasing religious harmony. The opening ceremony was done with the students of aisadamas international school the focal theme was france.
Jan 28, 2020 1976 on march 5, 1976, the first book fair was organized with 56 stalls of 34 publishers, at the ground beside victoria memorial. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. World book fair 2018 turns the page for environment india. The 2005 kolkata book fair was held over an area of 800,000 sq. The international kolkata book fair and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela or antarjatik. Feb 01, 2018 kolkata book fair 2018 bangladesh stallekushey boi mela international kolkata book fair, kolkata, india. It is the worlds largest nontrade book fair, asias largest book fair and the most attended book fair in the world. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest international. The 42nd international kolkata book fair was held from 30 january to 11 february 2018. The fair now has been shifted to the periphery of the city. Jan 24, 2018 the 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair, asias largest book fair, will be held from january 28 to february 8 this year. Kolkata book fair 2018 bangladesh stallboi mela youtube. Frequently asked questions international kolkata book fair.
International kolkata book fair or kolkata boi mela is the festival of books and booklovers. Bangladeshs increased presence in kolkata book fair 2018 is done to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two neighbouring nations. The fair, which attracts students, book lovers, litterateurs and the like, is being organ. The few in the middle of the city are masquerading gift shops. The 44 th international kolkata book fair will be inaugurated on 29 th january. The preparations are in full swing at central park mela complex, salt lake. Approximately 600 stalls and presence of 200 little magazines.
A bangladesh pavilion received notable responses from the visitors at the just concluded kolkata book fair. The complete calendar of international book fairs in 2018. Leftists goons atatcked vhp stall, trampled bhagwad gita at. Iit kharagpur stall at kolkata book fair 2018 youtube. The world book fair is organised every alternate year, publishers from all across. With 56 stalls of 34 publishers, the first kolkata book fair was organised on march 5, 1976. Oct 01, 2017 international kolkata book fair it is the worlds largest nontrade book fair, asias largest and the most attended book fair in the world with over 2. Kolkata book fair 2018 bangladesh stall ekushey boi mela international kolkata book fair, kolkata, india. Stalls from nations such as spain, venezuela, mexico, ecuador, colombia, argentina, chile, guatemala, great britain, usa, japan, france among others, will add an. The 41st kolkata book fair, will be an elaborate show, like all years.
The new delhi world book fair, hosted at pragati maidan in new delhi, is indias oldest book fair after the kolkata book fair. The ambience, the attendees, the aroma, the aura once you visit the fair, youre sure to fall in love with it. Love for books and the kolkata bookfair guest post trina. Kolkata book stock photos download 334 royalty free photos. This fair is about soaking in the atmosphere of picknickers and songwriters alongside the books. Everything about kolkata book fair 2020 rider escaped. Unlike the frankfurt book fair on which it was modeled, however, the ikbf is open to the public. The eagerly awaited jamshedpur book fair will be held from 16th to 25th november 2018. The venue for the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be central park mela complex at salt lake in karunamayee and the timings will be 12 pm to 8 pm. France will be the theme country for the book fair this year, which will host approximately 580 stalls. On ground participants 2019 international kolkata book fair.
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