MILITARY LITERATURE FESTIVAL

The Punjab Government, Western Command and Chandigarh Administration joined hands to create a unique and very fruitful public festival. It’s essence reflected on the legacy of bravery, sacrifice and yeomanry service of the people of the region towards the country as a whole, since the earliest recorded times. In December 2017 for the first time, a military literature festival was held at the lake club in Chandigarh. The ambience of the lake club complementing the spirit of the literature festival with its lake and wooded campus, set in the lap of nature. A perfect setting for the greatest military writers, soldiers, thinkers, authors, adventurers, sportsmen, poets, artists, journalists, technocrats, documentary and film makers and military industrial manufacturers, all coming together to share their experiences and expertise with each other and with the public.Some of the objects of the MLF apart from other social causes are as follows:- (a) To make the MLF the premier International Festival in defence matters covering a wide canvas from poetry, art, literature, history, technology, strategy, international relations and defence industry. (b) Encourage the youth of Punjab to emulate the best qualities of warriors to include studiousness, determination, physical fitness, team spirit, understanding of culture, love for Punjab and caring for the weak. (c) Conduct sporting and adventure events to encourage and wean away youth from a culture of drugs.  (d) Develop an understanding of the military and defence matters in citizens of Punjab.