Kathmandu, Feb. 28 -- The twelfth edition of the Nepal Literature Festival kicked off on Thursday at Lakeside, Pokhara.

Chief Guest Prithvi Subba Gurung, minister of communications, information, and technology, addressed the crowd at the opening ceremony. He said, "The power of literature is immense. So, events like this should be conducted throughout the country."

The festival set an insightful tone with a scholarly lecture by Professor Mahendra P Lama on 'Borders, Relations, and Literature'. Adding to the festive ambience, fusion guitarist Anil Shahi and his group delivered a musical performance. The session was presented by writer Saraswati Pratiksha.

In the first session, 'Ali Ali Har Ho Ali Ali Jit!' actress Manisha Koirala engage...