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Digital Age? Lucknow Book Fest Sees Huge Turnout
20 Sep
Summary
- Gomti Book Festival attracted 4.5 lakh visitors over nine days.
- Book sales at the festival reached an impressive Rs 2.75 crore.
- Over 250 stalls offered diverse genres, drawing all age groups.
The city of Nawabs witnessed a significant resurgence of interest in printed literature with the fifth Gomti Book Festival. This nine-day event, held at Lucknow University, drew an impressive crowd of approximately 4.5 lakh visitors. The festival successfully generated book sales amounting to Rs 2.75 crore, highlighting the continued relevance of physical books.
Featuring over 250 stalls, the festival presented a diverse collection of titles across various genres, including children's literature, Hindi fiction, and educational books. This wide selection contributed to higher footfall and sales compared to the previous year. The event also hosted numerous literary and cultural programs, engaging over 15,000 children.
