According to an official statement issued by the National Book Trust, the India Pavilion spanned an expansive 3,000 square metres and featured a wide spectrum of literary discussions, curated exhibitions, film screenings, cultural performances, and interactive sessions. The initiative was designed to deepen literary and cultural ties between India and Latin America through sustained intellectual and artistic engagement.
Conceptualised as an immersive cultural environment, the pavilion drew architectural inspiration from Kerala’s Nalukettu tradition, the Amber Fort, and Hampi Bazaar. It presented India’s civilisational heritage alongside contemporary creative expression. Nijoo Dubey, associated with the conceptual design, described the theme as an attempt to present “many Indias together” within a unified cultural space.
India’s Ambassador to Colombia, Vanlalhuma, stated that India’s participation as Guest of Honour at the fair would significantly strengthen diplomatic, cultural, and literary relations with Colombia and the wider Latin American region, as noted in the official statement.
The pavilion hosted seven curated exhibitions, more than 105 literary sessions, 27 film screenings, and 14 cultural performances. The programming covered diverse themes, including Indian literature, the writings of Mahatma Gandhi, contributions of women thinkers, ecological consciousness, traditional reading cultures, and emerging technological domains such as artificial intelligence.
At the inauguration ceremony of the India Pavilion, Colombia’s Culture Minister Yannai Kadamani Fonrodona stated that India’s presence at the fair would play a crucial role in enhancing literary and cultural understanding between India, Colombia, and the broader Latin American region.
The India Pavilion stood as a major platform for cultural diplomacy, reinforcing India’s global literary engagement and its commitment to fostering cross-cultural dialogue through art, literature, and knowledge exchange.
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