OotyLitFest 2023: A Grand Literary Celebration in Ooty

OotyLitFest 2023
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The Ooty Literary Festival, OotyLitFest, returns for its seventh edition on October 6-7, 2023, promising a unique blend of literature, culture, and nature in the picturesque town of Ooty. This year, the festival commemorates Ooty’s bicentennial while weaving a rich tapestry of its literature, culture, history, and heritage.

OotyLitFest 2023 goes beyond conventional literary gatherings, offering a multifaceted experience. Attendees can expect stimulating discussions with celebrated authors, live interactions, exhibitions, artistic presentations, and diverse music performances ranging from Indian classical to blues and jazz. The event breathes life into the hills of Ooty with an infusion of creativity and culture.

This festival has become a vital platform for promoting and preserving Tamil Nadu’s literature. In line with its mission, OotyLitFest will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Thiru. Perumal Murugan, a prominent figure in Tamil Nadu’s literary sphere. He is recognized for his unwavering dedication to education and the nurturing of literary arts and culture, even in the face of adversity.

The festival’s star-studded lineup includes renowned personalities like Aamir Khan, Apsara Reddy, Javed Akhtar, Kalki Koechlin, Sudha Murty, and more. Their dialogues, speeches, and discussions are set to enrich the festival’s offerings. Renowned cartoonist Paul Fernandes also showcases his illustrations capturing Ooty’s essence.

Re-reported from the article originally published in The Curlytales