7th Ahmedabad National Book fair

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I have been visiting Ahmedabad National Book fair since 2013. Every year in the month of May when Ahmedabad is experiencing the scorching heat of summer, this book fair is a kind of relief for book lovers. The arrangements made by AMC (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation) make it comfortable for literature enthusiasts to endeavor in the world of information and knowledge. The evening programs and interactive sessions with authors add a flavor to it. The activities conducted by VASCSC (Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre) are commendable as it motivates the children to explore science beyond school and sparks the hunger of knowledge in them.

In April 2018, when I got to know that AMC decided to postpone the national book fair till November, I was a little disappointed and so were the others as we had to wait for 6 more months. But I think the wait was worth it. It was nice to have a different experience in winter at GMDC ground this year. As the sun sets at about 6 PM in Ahmedabad during this time, this was a different experience for visitors. The spacious parking and basic facilities by AMC were up to the mark. Apart from 190 stalls for book lovers, the events were also interesting. The enthusiasts who couldn’t visit for certain reasons can feel the vicarious excitement of the events with the help of live streaming of some events on Ahmedabad National Book Fair’s facebook page. It was a soul enriching experience. Today (30.11.2018) on the last day of literature event, it would be concluded with the evening lecture on the subject “સાહિત્ય અને હું” by the orators like Jay Vasavada, Bhagyesh Jha and Vasant Gadhvi.

          I will be waiting for the event next year and I would recommend each and every person in Ahmedabad as well as nearby places to visit this event, irrespective of their age, as there’s something for everyone in this comprehensive event.