ISLAMABAD-
Three-day 2nd Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) will begin from 25th of this month with an aim to promote books and authors, and providing readers an opportunity to interact with enriched minds.
This year, Wakhi language from Gilgit-Baltistan has been included in the festival to promote literature and culture of the region, a private news channel reported.
The program of 2nd ILF was announced by head of Oxford University Press in Pakistan Amina Syed at a press conference in Islamabad.
She said after overwhelming response of Rawalpindi Islamabad citizens, the 2nd ILF is coming again in the city with 67 sessions and over 110 speakers.
She said 14 new books will be launched at the festival.
Co-founder of ILF Asif Farrukhi said the festival will be an opportunity to attract youngsters towards reading as learning is among one of the key features of the festival.
The 1st ILF took place in April last year with 36 sessions including discussions on literature, politics, contemporary arts and cultures, which witnessed widespread fame, especially in promotion of literature in local languages.
Besides talks, interviews and discussions, book fair, theatre, dance performances, Dastangoi, author singing, Musharia, Art and Photo exhibition are also part of 2nd Islamabad Literature Festival.