Kozhikode: India’s First UNESCO ‘City of Literature’

Kozhikode, Kerala, was designated as India’s first UNESCO City of Literature under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).

  • The designation was made in October 2023, and officially announced on June 23, 2024.
  • The recognition celebrates Kozhikode’s rich literary legacy and vibrant tradition of writers, poets, and literary festivals.
  • Notable literary figures from the city include M.T. Vasudevan Nair and S.K. Pottekkatt, both Jnanpith awardees.
  • The city has a strong literary infrastructure, with over 500 libraries, 70+ publishing houses, and major events like the Kerala Literature ....
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