ASIA

Thrissur, India September 8

ONAM PULIKALI TIGER PLAY Onam is one of the biggest festivals for the state of Kerala, celebrated at the time the new crop is harvested by farmers. The Onum Pulikali Tiger Play is performed on the fourth day of the festival, in various parts of Thrissur. It is all about the unintended hide-and-seek game played between the tiger and its hunter. During this time, a common sight is men dressed as tigers on the roads of Thrissur, moving to the beats of traditional instruments (mostly drums). Classic dance forms are also performed as a part of these small skits. keralatourism.org

Pune, India September 8-10

PUNE INTERNATIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL (PILF) This year, PILF returns with participants engaging, exploring and experimenting with “all forms and genres of the written word”. The three-day event captures a modest footfall close to 7,000 people each year. It is an inspiring and interactive platform for writers, publishers and readers. It acts as a stepping stone for aspiring writers to introduce their work to industry experts and mingle with fellow participants. pilf.in

Istanbul, Turkey September 14-17

CONTEMPORARY ISTANBUL

Held regularly at Istanbul Congress Centre and the Convention and Exhibit Centre, the Contemporary Istanbul art fair will host its 12th edition this year. It will display works of emerging and well-known galleries and artists from the world over. To name a few, some of the cities from where the works originate are Dubai, Izmir, London, Shanghai, Tehran and Tel Aviv. Visitors may attend curated discussions and presentations by industry experts. It PZ H WSHJL [OH[ HWHY[ MYVT HY[ HÄJPVUHKVZ JVSSLJ[VYZ LZWLJPHSS` ÄUK PU[LYLZ[PUN contemporaryistanbul.com