Jaipur Literature Festival in Houston Celebrates Culture, Ideas, and Diversity

The seventh edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) returned to Houston, featuring three days of enlightening conversations, performances, and a blend of global issues with Houston’s cultural diversity across three venues. Highlights included discussions on feminism, climate change, and the role of literature in healing.

The seventh edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) returned to Houston, delivering three electrifying days of conversations, performances, and a celebration of ideas, leaving audiences buzzing. The globally renowned festival featured a lineup of acclaimed authors, thought leaders, and local talent, engaging with Houston's cultural diversity across three iconic venues.

The festival showcased a dynamic mix of literary talent, offering fresh perspectives on issues such as feminism, climate change, and the healing power of literature. Day one at the Museum of Fine Arts began with words of wisdom from Suraj Dhingra, Teamwork Arts Producer, and Sanjoy Roy, Managing Director, followed by an Indian classical duet.

Highlights included discussions by bestselling authors Alka Joshi and Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni on the crafting of powerful female characters, Shashi Tharoor's insights on India's history and challenges, and Cristina Rivera Garza's poignant session on loss and healing. The festival concluded with a cultural fusion of literature and music at the Eternal Gandhi Museum.

(With inputs from agencies.)