Boyimera is more than just a book. It is an important part of Kolkata’s cultural heritage, stimulating various emotions and memories. We promise to be an unforgettable experience, from the involvement of reading sessions to the launch of the book to the activity, and the 48th International Cork Tabook Fair from January 28 to the 48th International Cork Tabook Fair. This year’s fair is especially exciting, and there are many first series.
Focus on Germany
For the first time in the history of the International Cork Tabook Fair, Germany will be a focused country, and German pavilion will be a 13 -day fair. “Pavilion offers exciting activities, such as performance reading, book release, storytelling sessions, panel discussions, etc. ASTRID WEGE, the director of Goethe-Institute Kolkata, stated:
What else are expected
The year has passed, and in 2025, many stubborns, including Narajan Sanial, Salille Chodrie, Ritwik Gatak, Tappan Sinha, Alunghti Devi, Kazi Nazuluru Islam and Zivananda Das, the 125th anniversary. We are 100 years of birth. The 48th International Cork Tabook Fair plans to celebrate their heritage through various sessions and activities.

“Apart from debut as an outdoor event at this venue, IKBF will win the mascot for the first time. Two swans, Saraswati vehicles.”
-TRIDIB Kumar Chatterjee, President, Publishers & Booksellers Guild

“Each event provides insights on German literature, culture, and contemporary topics, and provides something for all people, from adults to children.”
-Astrid Weage coach Goethe Instate
20 countries will participate in this year’s IKBF. There are also two gates named after Goethe and Max Musler’s.

This year’s IKBF mascot
> The premiere area of the fair is dedicated to the participants who speak English