Kolkata Book fair 2022 theme. It’s a one-of-a-kind book fair in that it’s not a trade show—the event is geared more toward the general public than wholesalers. It is the largest non-trade book exhibition in the world, as well as the largest and most attended book fair in Asia. Following the Frankfurt Book Fair and the London Book Fair, it is the world’s third-largest yearly gathering of books. Many Calcuttans regard the book fair to be an inextricable part of the city, and it is not uncommon for individuals to attend every day of the fair’s run. Picnickers, singer-songwriters, and candy floss vendors are among the attractions at the fair, which has a literary bent. It is the world’s largest book fair in terms of attendance, attracting over 2 million visitors.
Influence
The popularity of the Kolkata Book Fair has led to the establishment of numerous book fairs in smaller West Bengal cities such as Siliguri, which were inspired by the first World Book Fair held in New Delhi in 1972.
According to the Frankfurt Book Fair organisers, the Kolkata Book Fair’s popularity was pivotal in India’s nomination as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2006. Kolkata has honoured the book fair through theatre, literature, singing, and limericks. The 44th International Kolkata Book Fair was held at the Central Park Mela Complex in Karunamoyee between 29 January and 9 February 2020.
Duration
Despite the fact that Calcutta generally has a long holiday between January 23 (Subhas Chandra Bose’s birthday) and January 26 (Indian Republic Day), the fair is held in early February to coincide with most Kolkatans’ payday.
Saraswati Puja, a Hindu festival, frequently coincides with the fair. Because Saraswati is the Goddess of Learning, many Hindu households commemorate the day by adoring books and not touching them for any other reason. On the corresponding day of the book fair, this behaviour results in fewer visitors.