Jaipur . There is a wave of happiness among literature lovers on the return of Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) despite many hurdles and delays caused by the third wave of Corona virus. Its new venue – Hotel Clarks Amer has given the festival the opportunity this festival of prestige and magnitude deserves. Noted author and journalist, Pragya Tiwari said that the 15th edition of the festival has been very exciting so far, with JLF being held for the first time in the spring and Hotel Clarks Amer has brought alive the occasion with its grand and beautiful landscape and trees in bloom. arrangement is provided.
The sprawling grounds of this festival amidst the greenery spread over the Clarks campus is a great attraction.
The grounds for individual sessions are bigger this time around and the entire festival experience is being felt amidst centuries old trees and acres of greenery. With an elegant design that is natural to Clarks, the hotel has transformed itself into a fun and festive wonderland for JLF. The venue for the festival has been planned keeping in mind all its functional as well as artistic needs. Due to the festival, there is a constant movement of visitors here and its seating arrangement has been made keeping in mind the COVID protocol.
Several spacious lounges have been set up for the comfort and convenience of writers, guests and Friends of Festival visiting Clarks. A separate and special area has been earmarked for market and restaurant kiosks to ensure that literary events go on smoothly and parallel visitors can easily get the experience they want. Entry to the market and restaurant areas has also been kept free for the visitors.
Writer Sohela Abdulali says ‘I love staying at Clarks Amer and it feels amazing to participate in JLF here. It is a unique experience to look out from the Author Lounge and be present in the middle of all the activities’.
‘This is my seventh JLF. I am a literary lover and every year I come to Jaipur from Mumbai just to attend this festival. My experience with Clarks has been great. The places here are quiet and spacious, the gathering here is well managed and the covid protocol is strictly followed, it is a relief. – Razia Faizullabhoy
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