Exploring books and cinema at Kalinga Literary Festival Kathmandu

In its second edition, the festival has a wide range of sessions, from serious talks on geopolitics to fun discussions about cinema, providing a platform for diverse voices to be heard.

Amidst the sprawling green surroundings tucked within the expansive, pristine white walls of Hotel Himalaya, one could hear the hubbub of enthusiastic speakers and equally excited listeners conversing in the language of literature. Despite the midday sun casting its heat, the eager attendees remained undeterred, immersing themselves in the realm of literature—finding refuge under the cool shade of tents and ornate air-conditioned halls of the hotel. This was the scene on the second day of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) Kathmandu, a three-day affair where littérateurs from diverse spheres gather to discuss their craft and address pertinent issues within their respective domains.