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Australia Named Guest Nation at Kerala Literature Festival, Deepening Cultural Ties
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News18•22-09-2026, 20:15
Australia Named Guest Nation at Kerala Literature Festival, Deepening Cultural Ties
- •Australia will be the guest nation at the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) from January 21 to 24 at Kozhikode Beach.
- •Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced the partnership, highlighting KLF's role in Kozhikode receiving UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ status.
- •The upcoming KLF will feature a diverse Australian delegation of writers, thinkers, academics, journalists, and artists, along with cultural programs.
- •The partnership is supported by the Centre for Australia-India Relations, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations.
- •Consul-General Silai Zaki expressed pleasure at Australia's selection, with CM Satheesan noting the event will open new conversations and deepen cultural connections.
Key Questions Answered
The Kerala Literature Festival is scheduled to be held from January 21 to 24 at Kozhikode Beach.
Australia has been announced as the guest nation for the upcoming edition of the festival.
The partnership is supported by the Centre for Australia-India Relations, which is the Australian government's national platform for strengthening bilateral relations.
