Ulster University hosts Jaipur Literature Festival in Belfast
Ulster University welcomed the internationally acclaimed Jaipur Literature Festival to Belfast in June 2026, marking the opening leg of the inaugural all-island edition. The three-day event brought leading Irish, Indian and international writers, historians, thinkers and performers to the university's Belfast campus. Notable participants included Indian politician and author Shashi Tharoor, who discussed democracy and constitutional traditions with David Kenny, along with historian William Dalrymple and author Aanchal Malhotra. The festival explored themes including identity, history, politics, climate, theatre and contemporary culture, while celebrating cultural connections between Ireland and India. Supported by the Government of Ireland and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the event was described by university officials as an important cultural moment that showcased Belfast and Northern Ireland as welcoming, creative and globally connected destinations for culture, creativity and international study. Indian students at the university expressed feeling at home seeing their culture celebrated in Belfast.
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