World Book Fair focuses on tribal literature
8 Feb 2013 7:18 AM IST
To commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekanand, a special pavilion has been put up by Advaita Ashram, Kolkata, in association with National Book Trust at hall number 18 at Pragati Maidanon on Thursday.
The exhibition is showcasing original photos and books on Swami Vivekananda who introduced philosophies of vedanta and yoga to the western world. The pavilion would help children and youth to understand his philosophy and application in today’s scenario.
On the fourth day of the World Book Fair, a panel discussion on the theme ‘Indigenous Voices: Mapping India’s Folk and Tribal Literature’ was organised in which Narayan, Ivy Hansdak, Temsula Ao and Esther Syiem participated in the discussion. G N Devy was the moderator of the session. The speakers shared their experiences while working for the rights of tribals.
A workshop on bamboo music symphony was organised at theme pavilion by Bamboo Symphony Group of Kerala. The bamboo music has been inspired by the trees, hornbill birds and waterfalls. The presentation was appreciated by the audience.
Two books titled We Come from Geese and Who’s Country is this anyway? published by Adivani were released by Swami Agnivesh at the pavilion. The books talk about the efforts of tribes of India to save their culture and tradition.
Later, a book titled Right to Education: Imperative for Progress, edited by Mool Chand Sharma, vice-chancellor, Central University of Haryana, was released at the children’s and youth pavilion. The students of the university also presented a skit titled Gyan Poornima Ki Aur, which raised the issues such as sexual harassment and drug addiction and how education, especially value education, can help remove stigmas in the society. Raahein Development Society (NGO), New Delhi, organised a programme in which slum children presented a skit on environment and visually challenged children gave a colourful and inspiring dance performance.
In foreign pavilion, Greg Taylor, manager, The Choice Maker, South Korea, one of the participants at the book fair, said they have come to the fair to promote children’s books and learning materials in Korean and English languages. Talking about the response from the visitors at the fair, he said, ‘We have had a very enthusiastic response from the teachers, librarians, parents and children to our wide range of titles.’
To attract more people towards reading, Delhi Public Library is offering free membership in their stall situated in hall number 18. It is one of the oldest libraries in Delhi with four branches. NBT in association with web journal Being Poet, organised Poets’ Meet at Authors Corner in which about 30 Hindi poets, including Ila Joshi and Mayank Saxena, read out poems on youth related issues.
JAMIA’S 2ND TIME AT BOOK FAIR
For the second time Jamia Millia Islamia, University is participating in the World Book Fair.
The India Arab Cultural Centre of Jamia Millia Islamia in collaboration with Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is showcasing its publications in the main hall of the fair at Pragati Maidan. In a glittering ceremony attended by a large number of visitors and officials, including the book fair director and the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates H E Mohammad Al-Owais, inaugurated the centre’s pavilion. ccording to Khalid and Saazid, ‘The India Arab Cultural Centre, established with the objective to enrich the intellectual resources of India through multi-dimensional programmes including literary interactions, within a short period of five years, has successfully translated 50 books of contemporary Indian authors into Arabic Language and Arab writers in Hindi and Urdu languages. The vision behind this ambitious project is to update the Arab masses about contemporary Indian writers, their works and literary trends. The Initial response by Arab intellectuals, academicians and media persons vouches for the popularity being enjoyed by this project.’
The exhibition is showcasing original photos and books on Swami Vivekananda who introduced philosophies of vedanta and yoga to the western world. The pavilion would help children and youth to understand his philosophy and application in today’s scenario.
On the fourth day of the World Book Fair, a panel discussion on the theme ‘Indigenous Voices: Mapping India’s Folk and Tribal Literature’ was organised in which Narayan, Ivy Hansdak, Temsula Ao and Esther Syiem participated in the discussion. G N Devy was the moderator of the session. The speakers shared their experiences while working for the rights of tribals.
A workshop on bamboo music symphony was organised at theme pavilion by Bamboo Symphony Group of Kerala. The bamboo music has been inspired by the trees, hornbill birds and waterfalls. The presentation was appreciated by the audience.
Two books titled We Come from Geese and Who’s Country is this anyway? published by Adivani were released by Swami Agnivesh at the pavilion. The books talk about the efforts of tribes of India to save their culture and tradition.
Later, a book titled Right to Education: Imperative for Progress, edited by Mool Chand Sharma, vice-chancellor, Central University of Haryana, was released at the children’s and youth pavilion. The students of the university also presented a skit titled Gyan Poornima Ki Aur, which raised the issues such as sexual harassment and drug addiction and how education, especially value education, can help remove stigmas in the society. Raahein Development Society (NGO), New Delhi, organised a programme in which slum children presented a skit on environment and visually challenged children gave a colourful and inspiring dance performance.
In foreign pavilion, Greg Taylor, manager, The Choice Maker, South Korea, one of the participants at the book fair, said they have come to the fair to promote children’s books and learning materials in Korean and English languages. Talking about the response from the visitors at the fair, he said, ‘We have had a very enthusiastic response from the teachers, librarians, parents and children to our wide range of titles.’
To attract more people towards reading, Delhi Public Library is offering free membership in their stall situated in hall number 18. It is one of the oldest libraries in Delhi with four branches. NBT in association with web journal Being Poet, organised Poets’ Meet at Authors Corner in which about 30 Hindi poets, including Ila Joshi and Mayank Saxena, read out poems on youth related issues.
JAMIA’S 2ND TIME AT BOOK FAIR
For the second time Jamia Millia Islamia, University is participating in the World Book Fair.
The India Arab Cultural Centre of Jamia Millia Islamia in collaboration with Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is showcasing its publications in the main hall of the fair at Pragati Maidan. In a glittering ceremony attended by a large number of visitors and officials, including the book fair director and the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates H E Mohammad Al-Owais, inaugurated the centre’s pavilion. ccording to Khalid and Saazid, ‘The India Arab Cultural Centre, established with the objective to enrich the intellectual resources of India through multi-dimensional programmes including literary interactions, within a short period of five years, has successfully translated 50 books of contemporary Indian authors into Arabic Language and Arab writers in Hindi and Urdu languages. The vision behind this ambitious project is to update the Arab masses about contemporary Indian writers, their works and literary trends. The Initial response by Arab intellectuals, academicians and media persons vouches for the popularity being enjoyed by this project.’
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