International Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree, AI scientist Toby Walsh, former diplomat Vikas Swarup and historian Aanchal Malhotra are among the noted names taking part in the 12th edition of Bhutan’s Drukyul Literature Festival (DLF), starting August 4.
Organised by Bhutan Echoes, the three-day fest is returning on ground after three years.
It will held at the Royal University of Bhutan auditorium in the capital city Thimphu. It has held virtually in 2022.
Themed “Reconnecting and Reviving”, the annual literary festival has something for everyone.
As it covers issues ranging from redefining travel and rebuilding human connections post-pandemic to environmental concerns, the economy, and holistic well-being.
The list of speakers also features Pawo Choyning Dorji, writer and director of Bhutan’s first Oscar-nominated film “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”.
French artist Benjamin Flouw, well-known for his warmly illustrated children’s books on nature.
Binod Chaudhary, the author of “Making it Big” and the man behind popular instant noodle brand Wai-Wai.