Thu Jan 02 03:02:14 UTC 2025: ## Vijayawada Book Festival to Open January 2nd

**Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (Jan 2, 2025)** – The 35th annual Vijayawada Book Festival is set to commence on January 2nd at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation (IGMC) Stadium. The 11-day event, concluding on January 12th, will feature over 230 publishers and literary organizations, along with approximately 50 government information booths.

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan will inaugurate the festival, which organizers anticipate will draw large crowds. Society members emphasized the enduring importance of books in fostering social awareness, even in the age of digital media. They highlighted the festival’s diverse programming and expressed confidence that the event will offer a positive experience for attendees. The festival aims to celebrate literature and its continuing role in education and society.

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