Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) is an annual event that celebrates creativity in all its forms. The Festival, started in 2010, draws over a hundred writers, artistes, scholars, publishers from India and abroad each year. HLF is a multi-lingual event with a strong focus on writing in the Indian languages. Hyderabad Literary Festival 2014 is organized by "Hyderabad Literary Trust" in association with the Department of Tourism, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and with the support of several academic, literary, cultural organizations and publishing houses. The Festival has emerged as an important event in the cultural calendar of the country representing as it does the rich and cosmopolitan ethos of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, as well as the vibrant culture of the modern Cyberabad. HLF is a Festival for All. Its programme includes conversations with authors, readings, panels discussions, workshops, book launches, cultural programmes, events for college students and school children.

Guest Nation Inviting a foreign country to showcase its literature and culture was a feature added to the Festival in 2012. Germany was the 'Guest Nation' at HLF 2012, and France at HLF 2013. At HLF 2014, Ireland will be the 'Guest Nation'. Besides, three eminent writers from Singapore will be participating in HLF 2014.

Indian Language in Focus Paying special attention to the writing in one Indian language at each edition of the festival was a feature introduced at HLF 2013. Telugu was the language in focus at HLF 2013, and it will be Hindi at HLF 2014.

Venue 'Literary Street', Rd No 8, Banjara Hills. Events will take place at Ashiana (near Kalpa School), Saptaparni, Kalakriti Art Gallery, and Lamakaan.

Admission Admission to all sessions is FREE, and free online registrations are open for the festival and the workshops : www.hydlitfest.org

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