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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
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
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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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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

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

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

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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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

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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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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