New York Writers Workshop is set to host the Kathmandu workshop as well as Himalayan Literature Festival (HLF) in collaboration with White Lotus Book Shop. The workshop starts on May 23 and culminates into HLF on May 27 and May 28. “This first edition of the festival promises to be an immersive experience for book lovers, writers, and literary enthusiasts alike,” say the organizers.
The festival will feature a lineup of renowned authors, poets, and speakers from around the world. Attendees can look forward to engaging panel discussions, captivating readings, insightful workshops, and thought-provoking conversations on a wide range of literary topics.
“We are thrilled to start Himalayan Literature Festival this year,” said Yuyutsu RD Sharma, the curator of the festival. “Our goal is to create a platform that not only celebrates literature but also fosters a sense of community and inspires creativity.”
In addition to the main events, the festival will include activities, including panel discussions, book signings, book launches, and interactive sessions with authors of different genres.
“We believe that literature has the power to connect people and ignite imaginations,” added Sharma. “Through the workshop and Himalayan Literature Festival, we aim to spark meaningful conversations, showcase diverse voices, and celebrate the magic of words.”
The festival will take place at Kathmandu Guest House. Tickets will be available for purchase online at hlf.whitelotusbookshop.com and in the entrances during the event.
During the festival on May 27 and 28, Ken Subedi will moderate a panel discussion with writers Yubaraj Ghimire, Narayan Wagle, Koshraj Koirala, Shakuntala Joshi and Deepak Sapkota on the title ‘The Space of Nepali literature in Nepali media’. Likewise, Akhanda Bhandari’s Bora shall be discussed among other topics related to photography, fiction, translation, poetry, media writing etc.
Nepali photographer Bikas Rauniar shall interact with American photographer Julie Williams-Krishnan on art photography. Tony Barnstone will moderate a session on translation with the speakers Santhan Haridasan, Ravi Shankar, Yuyutsu Sharma, Ken Subedi, Xiao Xiao and Jami Proctor Xu.
