To set the stage for this literary celebration, a unique initiative titled “Shh… Pune is reading” has been created, encouraging Punekars to dedicate one hour of their day to reading.
This festival is not about one person but about the people of Pune. Public participation is essential. This year, four world records will be set, and China’s record will be broken. It is expected that 7.5 lakh people will visit the festival. Many people are involved in organizing this festival. This year, there will be 598 stalls at the Pune Book Festival, and this capacity will be filled in three days, with 80 more people waiting to get stalls. Book sales from last year, which totaled 11.5 crore, are expected to double this year. Writers from abroad will also participate.
वाचन संस्कृती जोपासण्यासाठी पुणे महानरपालिकेने घेतला पुढाकार…
पुणे पुस्तक महोत्सव २०२४ अंतर्गत आयोजित करण्यात आलेल्या ‘शांतता.. पुणेकर वाचत आहेत!’ या अभिनव उपक्रमामध्ये मोठ्या संख्येने सहभागी होऊया..!#punebookfestival #bookfestival #pbf2024 #marathinews #book #pune pic.twitter.com/wNKSMzZPdg
— PuneBookFestival (@PuneBookFest) December 10, 2024
चला वाचूया, पुण्याला नवी ओळख देऊया
एक तास, वाचन ध्यास….
✨‘”शांतता …. पुणेकर वाचत आहेत”
️ ११ डिसेंबर
दुपारी १२ ते १
पुणेकरांनो…
✔️ आपल्या आवडत्या पुस्तकाचे वाचन करा.
✔️ त्याचा फोटो किंवा व्हिडिओ काढा. pic.twitter.com/vTfRULAweC
— Dhananjay vishnu Jadhav – धनंजय विष्णू जाधव (@Dhananjayvj1975) December 10, 2024
Pune Book Festival 2024
On December 11, from 12 to 1 pm, this initiative will take place across various locations in Pune, including Pune Metro, Pune Airport, railway stations, rickshaw stops, and PMPML stops. During this hour, the entire city will embrace silence, reading their books and stories together, fostering a spirit of intellectual connection. People will read books of their choice or those available at these venues, with many actively participating and sharing their experiences through photographs.
The initiative will be a part of the larger Pune Book Festival, which will be held at Fergusson College from December 14 to 22, 2024. During this period, everyone in the city will be encouraged to read, whether it’s a book they’ve selected themselves or those available at public spaces. This initiative will also be celebrated across Savitribai Phule Pune University, affiliated colleges, private universities, research institutes, public libraries, and community libraries. Numerous social organizations and associations will join in collective reading sessions in public squares.
Rajesh Pandey, the chief organizer of the Pune Book Festival, emphasized the importance of this initiative in promoting the reading culture. “By participating in such activities, citizens will understand the importance of reading, and it will help instill a deeper love for books,” he said. He also urged government and private offices in Pune to register and contribute to the city’s reading culture.
How to participate:
To join the activity, simply send your photograph of reading to the registration link https://pbf24.in/register or via the QR code. Share it on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram using the hashtag #PuneBookFestival2024.
When?
This distinctive activity is scheduled for December 11, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Punekars are encouraged to participate wherever they may be—at home, at work, or in public spaces.
पुणे पुस्तक महोत्सव, विद्यार्थी आणि गप्पा! १४ ते २२ डिसेंबर दरम्यान फर्ग्युसन महाविद्यालयाच्या प्रांगणात होणाऱ्या पुणे पुस्तक महोत्सव २०२४ या सोहळ्याचे साक्षीदार व्हा आणि अद्वितीय उपक्रमांचा भाग बना..! #punebookfestival #marathinews #bookfestival #pbf2024 #book pic.twitter.com/FZtuCqIpZV
— PuneBookFestival (@PuneBookFest) December 10, 2024
Why should we participate?
The initiative has received support from over 5,000 organizations, signifying a widespread commitment to promoting a love of literature. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or in public spaces, the goal is to dedicate one hour to reading, highlighting how books can enrich our daily lives.
The “Shh… Pune is reading” initiative stands as a powerful effort to cultivate a city-wide reading culture across all age groups. Thousands of participants are expected to join in, turning Pune into a city immersed in the world of books and stories.
So, Punekars, it’s time to dust off those shelves, pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read, and get excited for the upcoming literary fiesta at the Pune Book Festival 2024.
