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A glimpse into the other side of the Kolkata Book Fair

Not just books, International Kolkata Book Fair is about creativity, music and food

My Kolkata Web Desk
Published 28.01.24, 06:28 PM
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Music is as much a tradition of the Book Fair as books and it’s no different this year. Strains of music greet visitors as they go around the ground

All images by Arnab Dutta
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Makeshift stages put up at various points of the ground have folk artistes performing throughout the day. Baul performances are common at the Book Fair

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Several art workshops and activities are also held at the Book Fair

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Many artists participate in the Book Fair to sell their artworks and handicrafts. In picture, an artist paints on a mini canvas

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Can food not be a part of anything in Kolkata? Several food stalls satiate the hunger pangs of bookworms. From fish fry, biryani, cakes and pastries to Chinese and rolls, everything is on offer

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Many people find a way of earning at the Book Fair by showcasing their talents. In picture, a man poses as a statue lifting up a replica of the Chandrayaan

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