Patna(Bihar): Bihar's biggest socio-cultural and educational festival, the CRD Patna Book Fair, has announced its 40th edition, set to take place from December 6th to 17th, 2024, at the iconic Gandhi Maidan, Patna. This year, the excitement doubles up as Jaano Junction and Patna Book Fair join hands to bring ‘Jaano Junction EPIC Show’ – a vibrant celebration of knowledge, creativity, and talent. The event will feature a series of inter-school and inter-college competitions, providing an incredible platform for students to showcase their intellectual, entrepreneurial, and artistic abilities.
The EPIC Show will offer a thrilling lineup of activities, from quizzes and debates to musical battles and business pitch contests. Students from across Bihar are invited to take part in these exciting challenges, which are designed to foster their talents and inspire innovation. With the broader theme ‘Tree, Water, Life: Climate Action Right Now’, the event also aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging youth to actively participate in addressing global climate issues.
On the top of these epic lineup, there are Bas Bol Dal - EPIC Open Mic, Live Podcasts and Citizen Townhall for public participation and mass dialogue around art-literature, creativity and youth leadership.
“This time Patna Book Fair’s grandeur is even more than previous editions. Many exciting activities taking place and literary figures to be in attendance, it is going to be truly a memorable experience for students and adults alike,” says Ratneshwar Pathak, President, CRD.
“I’m overjoyed to share the news of collaboration between Patna Book Fair and Jaano Junction. As creative partner to the event, the young team members of Jaano Junction bring the energy of youth-creativity that further encourage participation of younger audiences to this mega festival. Patna Book Fair is one of the top and most coveted literary and cultural phenomena in India,” shares Amit Jha, Convenor, Patna Book Fair.
"Patna Book Fair has a legacy that every Patnaite relate to. It's a piece of everyone's nostalgia and memories, a place all of us, especially me, cherished in our childhood. I am proud of this collaboration with Jaano Junction, where we have been given this opportunity to be a part of such rich legacy and ideology that our brands mutually stand for - love for art, culture, literature and mass participation for change," expresses Kshitij Choudhary, CEO, Jaano Junction
Competitions to Look Forward To
The EPIC Show will feature six exciting events:
JJ EPIC Quiz: A knowledge contest on various subjects, including pressing environmental issues.
JJ EPIC BizChamps: A business pitch competition encouraging creativity and entrepreneurial thinking.
JJ EPIC Choir Battle: A musical competition showcasing the best school choirs.
JJ EPIC Kahanikar: A storytelling event that allows students to express their creativity.
JJ EPIC Battle of Bands: Epic musical showdown where bands compete for the title of the best.
JJ EPIC Debate: A platform for students to voice their opinions and enhance their public speaking skills.
INVITE FOR ENTRIES
These events promise to challenge and inspire students, helping them hone their skills in a competitive yet nurturing environment.
Registration Details
Deadline: November 28, 2024
Registration Form (For Schools): Click here to register
Registration Form (For College participants): Click here to register
Event Guidelines: Detailed rules and criteria for each event are available on the registration form.
Registration and Contact Information
For further details or to register, participants can contact:
Phone: 8757242033
Email: events@jaanojunction.com
Event Schedule and Venue
Preliminary Rounds: Specific date and venue will be announced soon.
EPIC Event Dates: December 7th–16th, 2024 (Event-specific dates to be shared in the guidelines).
Venue: Main Stage, Patna Book Fair, Gandhi Maidan, Patna
Organised for the last 39 years, Patna Book Fair (PBF) is a prestigious annual event that brings together publishers, authors, readers, book lovers, artists, educators and more from across the region to celebrate the world of art, literature, culture and tradition. A socio-cultural and educational mega festival, Patna Book Fair is counted amongst the top 3 book fairs in the country.
The theme for Patna Book Fair 2024 is 'Tree Water Life: Climate Action, Right Now'. Also included in the UN Sustainability Development Goals, this theme underscores our shared responsibility to protect trees, conserve water, safeguard life, combat climate change and preserve our planet for the present and future generations.
Jaano Junction is an award-winning digital platform serving the Millennial, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha generations with news, art, and interactive content. With a vast digital reach and presence, Jaano Junction engages young minds through news, events, workshops, and more. The platform has collaborated with leading organizations like Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation, Bihar Police, Embassy of France and more.