Writers, scholars, artistes and cultural thinkers from all SAARC countries, barring Pakistan, will unite for the 66th SAARC Literature Festival to be hosted in Delhi from November 9 to 12.

The Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) announced the much-awaited event and said participants from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives and Afghanistan will be represented.

“The four-day event will see participants celebrate the region’s shared creative spirit through readings, panel discussions, performances and cross-border conversations and is open to all visitors,” Ajeet Cour, eminent writer and President of FOSWAL, said on Tuesday.

Cour has been at the heart of the Saarc Literature fest initiative since the event’s inception in 1986.

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