Faisalabad Arts Council hosted the 10th two-day literary festival, drawing literary personalities and artists, wherein attendees delved into the question: Can social media replace books?
Several sessions were held in which resounding opinions of artists, writers, and the youth were presented including Sarmad Khost and Behroz Sabz Wari.
The 10th literary festival in Faisalabad showcased a rich tapestry of themes, from the innocence of children to the soaring aspirations encapsulated in the names of birds and future dreams.
The festival served as a vibrant melting pot, attracting luminaries from literature, poetry, and showbiz, creating an atmosphere of cultural celebration in an industrial city, also known as Manchester of Pakistan.
Sarmad Khost emphasized the inseparable connection between storytelling in books and on stage, asserting that both find their primary roots in literature. Behrouz Sabzwari dismissed TikTok as a transient trend, underlining the enduring role of literature as the foundational pillar of society.
Participants shared a sentiment about the joy derived from reading a physical book, asserting that the immersive experience offered by books is incomparable to the fleeting nature of mobile-based content.
Literature's Role in Society
The participants recognized literature as a catalyst for tolerance and peace, highlighting its crucial role in nurturing these values within society.
The participants said social media might be the need of the hour, but it can never replace the profound impact and enduring value that literature and books hold in shaping the mindset and character of the new generation.
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