Literature Day & Book Fair – SAFAL Fest 2026
Literature Day & Book Fair – SAFAL Fest 2026
Step into a vibrant celebration of storytelling as Day 3 of SAFALFest 2025 brings literature to life in Wentworthville. From poetry slams to book showcases, this special event highlights the voices, ideas, and creativity of South Asian writers, poets, and readers in one unforgettable day of words and wonder.
Enter into a vibrant celebration of stories and self-expression of SAFALFest 2026 fills Wentworthville with the voices, verses, and visions of South Asia’s rich literary heritage!
📚 Literature Day & Book Fair
Date: Sunday,3 may 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Pioneer Theatre Castle Hill,Level 1/14 Pennant St, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Program Flow:
- 10:00 AM – Book Fair Launch
- 10:30 AM – Meet the Authors & Book Signings
- 11:30 AM – Youth Writing Workshop & Competition
- 1:00 PM – Lunch Break
- 2:00 PM – Literature Panels & Fireside Chats
- 3:30 PM – Book Readings & Performances
- 4:00 PM – Close
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Literature Day & Book Fair – SAFAL Fest 2026
Celebrate the power of words and storytelling at the Literature Day & Book Fair, part of the SAFAL Fest 2026 hosted by the Australian South Asian Forum (ASAF). This vibrant event showcases South Asia’s rich literary heritage through poetry slams, book displays, author talks, and more.
✍️ Competition & Exhibition Details
📅 Date: Sunday, 3 May 2026
🕘 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Pioneer Theatre Castle Hill,Level 1/14 Pennant St, Castle Hill NSW 2154
⏳ Entry Deadline:
Discover voices from across the community in a full day of literature, creativity, and cultural connection. Open to all ages and literary enthusiasts!
📣 Enquiries
Hasitha Adhikariarachchi – Poetry Slam
📞 0405 554 511
Rajan Chattar – Book Fair
📞 0440 121 553
🎤 Key Organisers
- Ash Gholkar – President/Founder, ASAF & SAFAL
- Kedar Pagaddinnimath – Festival Chairperson, Secretary & Co-Founder ASAF & SAFAL
- Saliya Tennakoon – Festival Director
