{"id":249281,"date":"2024-09-26T01:06:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T19:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arunachaltimes.in\/?p=249281"},"modified":"2024-09-26T01:06:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T19:36:56","slug":"ziro-literary-fest-24-concludes-on-high-note","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arunachaltimes.in\/index.php\/2024\/09\/26\/ziro-literary-fest-24-concludes-on-high-note\/","title":{"rendered":"Ziro Literary Fest&#8217; 24 concludes on high note"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>ZIRO, 25 Sep:<\/strong> The two-day Ziro Literary Fest 2024 concluded on a high note, leaving the participants with a renewed sense of creativity and a deeper appreciation for India&#8217;s rich cultural landscape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The second day of the festival started with a stimulating panel discussion on &#8216;Polyphonic Melodies from the Borderlands&#8217;, featuring prominent speakers such as Ankush Saikia, prominent journalist Tongam Rina and Urvashi Butalia, moderated by Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The panel explored the intersections of music, literature and cultural identity in the border regions of India.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A reading and conversation session on &#8216;The Yellow Sparrow&#8217; by Santa Khurai in conversation with Ranju Dodum captivated the audience. This was followed by a conversation on &#8216;Humour in History: Comical Retellings of Historical Events&#8217; with Bakarmax led by Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed, presented a light-hearted yet insightful take on historical events.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another highlight of the festival was the engaging discussion on &#8216;Exploring India&#8217;s Cultural Heritage: Carnatic Music, Parsi Traditions of Bombay, and Dying Languages of Sikkim.&#8217; Speakers such as Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh, Dr. Simin Patel and Karma Paljor delved into India&#8217;s diverse cultural legacy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In an interactive session, Marti Bharath captivated the audience with insights into the world of live electronic music, exploring the balance between commercial and creative expression.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anand Ramachandran led a workshop on &#8216;How to Get Started as a Game Designer and Developer.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another workshop titled &#8216;Dive into the World of Hindi Literature: Writing and Translating&#8217; by Priyanka Sarkar offered participants valuable tips on writing and translation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dance enthusiasts were treated to a session on &#8216;Dance and Movement&#8217; led by Denis Barwa, while the unusual workshop &#8216;Making Music with Fruits&#8217; by Indonesian music duo Bottlesmoker added a fun and innovative twist to the festival.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tanw Supu\u00f1 Duku\u00f1 secretary Taku Chatung attended the concluding day of the festival as the chief guest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ZIRO, 25 Sep: The two-day Ziro Literary Fest 2024 concluded on a high note, leaving the participants with a renewed sense of creativity and a deeper appreciation for India&#8217;s rich cultural landscape. 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