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Himalayan Echoes Festival: Mountains Meet Global Minds
28 Oct
Summary
- Festival unites international writers, artists, and environmentalists.
- Focuses on mountain cultures, climate change, and community challenges.
- Awards nature prize to climate entrepreneur Mridula Ramesh.
The 11th edition of Himalayan Echoes, a festival celebrating literature, art, and ecology, is scheduled for October 30 and 31 in Nainital. This event will gather a diverse group of writers, artists, and environmentalists from both India and international locations.
The festival aims to foster discussions on mountain cultures, the impacts of climate change, and the unique challenges faced by communities in mountainous regions worldwide. Participants will include notable figures from Nepal, Bhutan, Switzerland, Russia, and France.
Key speakers and attendees include Bhutanese writer Chador Wangmo, Indian mythologist Sunita Pant Bansal, author Amish Tripathi, and French artist Priyanka Rajkakati. Swiss traveler Benjamin Viatte, who has journeyed extensively across continents, will also be present.
Additionally, the festival will present the second Radisson Himalayan Echoes Nature Prize to Mridula Ramesh, a climate entrepreneur and writer, recognizing her impactful work in climate change mitigation and her efforts to bridge scientific research with practical solutions.
