October 14th, 2009
Writers and Actors Meet at the Jaipur Literature Festival
One of the nicest cities to visit in all of Asia, Jaipur has some wonderful things in store for you. There are many splendid attractions that will appeal to guests of all ages, and the fantastic city of Jaipur is something to behold. The grid of the city is shaped like a mandala, from a design in the 18th century, that was intended to give health and luck to anyone who walks the streets of Jaipur. Hotels are spectacular here, carrying traces of the past, in all its mysteriousness and curiosity, along with all the amenities of contemporary times. It’s a gorgeous balance between tradition and innovation, keeping you well-connected to the world at large, but also offering a place to get away from it all.
Jaipur is a marvelous place to get caught up in other adventures, pursuing the perfect shopping trip, soaking in some of the living traditions of India by visiting the temples, or even participating as a witness to some of the spectacular fairs. There is a sense of grace and a lust for life here that is a wonderful combination that speaks to the hearts of travelers. There is a classical sense of the city that speaks to an older India, one that existed before written histories, and there are many unwritten texts that line the walls of memory here, in buildings and temples that have seen their share of travelers and residents. There is also a great written tradition here, and of course, in contemporary times, it’s very well-established, and one of the great attractions is the Jaipur Literarature Festival.
This is an annual event that brings together some of the best writers in the world, and has seen the likes of Ian McEwan, among many others. International and local writers are featured, and famous Bollywood actors will sometimes make a showing, to the delight of their fans. Actor Aamir Khan has also attended, and was famously quoted all over India for a quip he made about the media today. It’s a fabulous chance to meet authors and discuss books, along with all the pertinent issues to literature and the world today.
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