{"id":68310,"date":"2026-05-15T14:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T08:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesspoint.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/northeast-indias-poet-sankha-subhra-devbarman-to-represent-india-at-international-minangkabau-literacy-festival-2026-in-indonesia\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T14:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T08:54:00","slug":"northeast-indias-poet-sankha-subhra-devbarman-to-represent-india-at-international-minangkabau-literacy-festival-2026-in-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesspoint.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/northeast-indias-poet-sankha-subhra-devbarman-to-represent-india-at-international-minangkabau-literacy-festival-2026-in-indonesia\/","title":{"rendered":"Northeast India\u2019s Poet Sankha Subhra Devbarman to Represent India at International Minangkabau Literacy Festival 2026 in Indonesia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>New Delhi [India], May 15<\/strong>: In a proud moment for Indian literature and Northeast India\u2019s cultural community, acclaimed poet and literary figure\u00a0<strong>Sankha Subhra Devbarman<\/strong>\u00a0is set to represent India at the prestigious\u00a0<strong>4th International Minangkabau Literacy Festival (IMLF) 2026<\/strong>, scheduled to be held from\u00a0<strong>June 3 to June 7, 2026<\/strong>, in\u00a0<strong>Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The globally recognized literary festival will mark the grand opening of the centennial celebrations commemorating&nbsp;<strong>100 years of the iconic Jam Gadang Clock Tower<\/strong>, one of Indonesia\u2019s most celebrated heritage landmarks, often compared to London\u2019s famous Big Ben. The event is expected to bring together over&nbsp;<strong>250 writers, poets, researchers, thinkers, artists, and cultural ambassadors from more than 30 countries<\/strong>, making it one of Southeast Asia\u2019s most influential literary gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s festival revolves around the international theme,&nbsp;<strong>\u201c100 Years of Jam Gadang \u2013 From Literacy to Legacy: Building Wealth, Peace, and Sustainability Learning.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;Through literature, cultural dialogue, and academic exchange, the festival aims to promote global peace, sustainability, and intercultural understanding.<\/p>\n<p>Sankha Subhra Devbarman, known for his impactful literary contributions and representation of Northeast India\u2019s rich cultural identity, will participate in the highly anticipated&nbsp;<strong>World Poetry Parade<\/strong>&nbsp;beneath the historic 26-meter-tall Jam Gadang Clock Tower Plaza. He will also join international seminars, literary discussions, and cultural forums focused on heritage preservation, peace-building, and the role of literature in connecting societies across borders.<\/p>\n<p>According to the organizers and Bukittinggi City Administration, the festival is designed not only as a literary celebration but also as a major international cultural movement aimed at strengthening global intellectual and artistic collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Following the conclusion of the festival, the city will host a two-week cultural carnival featuring Southeast Asian film festivals, heritage parades, traditional art exhibitions, and academic forums, further establishing Bukittinggi as an emerging global center of cultural literacy and heritage tourism.<\/p>\n<p>Devbarman\u2019s participation at IMLF 2026 marks a significant international recognition for Northeast Indian literature and highlights India\u2019s growing cultural presence on the global literary stage.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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