ALF 2025 - New Jersey

The ALA Art & Literature Festival (ALF) returns for its third edition in 2025, with the theme: "Transcending Borders, Culture Speaks and History Echoes."

Following two successful years, ALF 2025 will again celebrate a diverse range of voices from around the world. We are excited to present a program that explores human experience across geographic, cultural, and historical lines. 

This year's lineup includes acclaimed writers and artists. We are pleased to confirm the attendance of 

• Manu S. Pillai - Historian & Award-winning Author
• S Hareesh - JCB Prize Winning Writer
• M Swaraj - Orator & Public Speaker
• Dr. Rachitha Ravi - Mohiniyattam Artist, Kerala Kalamandalam
• Dr. Sreevalsana J Menon - Carnatic Vocalist & Composer

Additional guests will be announced soon.

Other Festival Highlights

• Youth & Community Spotlight: The festival will feature a "Best Young Reader" segment and talks showcasing local Malayalam authors.

Dance Segment

•  Amma : A classical dance production choreographed to ONV Kurup's powerful poem.
• Invocation & Lec-Dem by Dr. Rachitha Ravi

Music Segment

• Live Unplugged Session with Sreevalsan J. Menon & Team: An interactive session featuring conversation and introductions to various ragas.

Beyond the stage, the festival will feature a vibrant atmosphere with offline book stalls and diverse food stalls.

Support the Festival

Become a Festival Fellow or Festival Friend

• Festival Friend - Donate $100 and receive recognition on our website and a special shout out during the event.
• Festival Fellow - Donate $500 and receive all benefits of a Festival Friend plus exclusive access to curated sessions and special mentions in our printed materials.

Your contribution will help us bring more diverse voices to the stage and continue our work of weaving Kerala’s vibrant art and literature into the global narrative.

If you're interested in sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to us at sponsor@ala.events.