The year 2024 marked the fourth edition of the Shillong Literary Festival. An annual celebration held in the city of Shillong, when the Sakura flowers are in full bloom. Since its launch in 2021, the festival has become a vital platform for local and national writers. The Shillong Literary Festival has emerged as an essential platform to celebrate the unique heritage, allowing local poets and writers to share their voices with the wider world. This year's discussions spanned various genres, from fiction and poetry to non-fiction and cultural studies. This festival aimed to provide a platform for aspiring writers, rekindle a love for reading, and integrate fine arts. Highlighting the rich literary traditions of Meghalaya and Northeast India, the festival's emphasis was placed on promoting local languages and storytelling. The event helped showcase the literary works of local authors giving them more exposure. Footfall: 15,000

**List of International Artists**: H.E., Mr. Firat Sunel, Ambassador of Turkey to India

**List of National Artists**: Vikram Seth, Jerry Pinto, Shobhaa De, Kaniska Gupta, Sabir Hussain, Roopam Kapoor, Richa Kulkarni, Arupjyoti Saikia, Kaustubh Kumar Deka, Malavika Banerjee, Roopam Kapoor, Abhay Kumar, IFS, Sanjoy Hazarika, Yeshee Dorjee Thongchi, Madhu Raghavendra, Hannah Lalhlanpuii, Nabina Das, Anil Kumar Bodo, Bikash Rai Debbarma, Abie Alexander, Mitra Phukan, Mayank Shekhar, Anindita Ghose, Saloni Verma, IAS, Elizabeth Kuruvilla, Richa Kulkarni, IAS, Nancy Nisa Beso, Nina Sabnani

**List of Local Artists**: Kynpham S Nongkynrih, Janice Pariat, David Laitphlang, Amabel Susngi, Ankush Saikia, Daryll Diengdoh, Cyril. V. D. Diengdoh, IAS, Mario Pathaw, Kenneth Thangkhiew, Janice Pariat, Ramona Sangma, Madeline Y. Tham, Streamlet Dkhar, Basan R. Marak, Moushumi Chakraborty, Benedict Skhemlang Hynniewta, Samrat Choudhury, Avner Pariat, Patricia Mukhim, Janet Dkhar, Ram Kumar, IAS, Sasanbha Lytan, Desmond Kharmawphlang, Samanda Nora Pyngrope, Lalnunsanga Ralte

**Name of the Event Management Agency**: Curated by Meghalayan Age Limited (Production managed by Circus Entertainment)

**Ticket Prices**: ₹100; Free entry for school, college and university students