A three-day Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) is all set to begin on January 18 at Moulana Azad National Urdu University here.

The festival, organised by Muse India, a literary e-journal, will include literary discussions, cultural evenings and a new segment called “Language in Focus.”

“Since Telugu is the language of our state, we have chosen Telugu as this year’s language in focus, however other programmes include conversations with authors, readings, panel discussions, workshops, book launches, cultural programmes,” said professor T Vijay Kumar, member of organising committee. This year’s HLF will present France as the guest nation.

This segment will bring in six participants from France including French author Kenize Mourad and Vaiju Naravane, a senior journalist.  This  year of HLF will have a special discussions on endangered languages and cultural traditions. The Goethe-Zentrum as a part of the finale of the German year in India will present Theresa Hahl slam-poet from Germany, Mangala Bhat Kathak dancer and Pianist Daniel Gomez.

The dates of HLF 2013 and Jaipur Literary Festival 2013 will not clash and are perfectly placed.

“HLF 2013 concludes on January 20 and JLF 2013 begins on January 25, making it convenient for participants to attend this fest and then go on to Jaipur,” he said.

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> National / Hyderabad,  DHNS / January 13th, 2013