On January 25, 2025, I attended the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) in Kozhikode, accompanied by a student specializing in travel narratives. The festival, known as Asia's largest literary gathering, featured over 500 speakers from 15 countries, including six Booker Prize winners and Nobel laureates.

We explored sessions on travel literature, storytelling, and cultural narratives, gaining insights from acclaimed authors and scholars. The festival's beachfront setting, interactive discussions, and diverse audience provided a rich learning experience. The event highlighted the global significance of literature and its intersection with history, politics, and art.