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Shillong Literary Fest returns to Ward’s Lake from Nov 12

Shillong, Sep 29 (UNI) The sixth edition of the Shillong Literary Festival is scheduled to take place from November 12 to 14, 2026, at the century-old Ward’s Lake in Meghalaya, an official announced on Tuesday.
Promising to be the largest literary gathering in the North-East, the three-day event will bring together national and international authors, artists and readers alongside regional creative talent.
Supported by the Department of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, the festival has grown into a significant cultural platform, bringing national and international literary voices to the state while showcasing Meghalaya’s rich storytelling traditions and creative ecosystem.
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