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Experience the Art of Writing at Pune’s International Pen Festival 2025

Pune Gears Up for the 8th International Pen Festival 2025

Pune is all set to host a celebration of exquisite craftsmanship and the timeless art of writing at the 8th International Pen Festival 2025, organized by Writing Wonders, an initiative by Surendra Karamchandani. Scheduled for 18th and 19th January 2025, the festival will be held at Siddhi Gardens, DP Road, Near Mhatre Bridge, Erandwane, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Entry to the festival is free, with ample parking facilities for visitors.

Grand Inauguration and Distinguished Guests

The festival will be inaugurated on 18th January 2025 at 10:30 am by prominent dignitaries, including:
– Fatehchand Ranka, Ranka Jewellers Pvt. Ltd
– Satish Magar, Managing Director, Magarpatta City Group
– Dr. Ranjit Jagtap, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
– Sushil Jadhav, Pune Zonal Head, Lokmanya Multipurpose Co-op Society Ltd

Other notable guests include Kewalkumar Jain of Kumar Properties, Cawas Pundole of C.T. Pundole & Sons, Shailesh Bhandari of B.U. Bhandari, pen collector Prof. Yashwant Pitkar, and Yusuf Mansoor, a pen collector from Patna.

A Celebration of Writing and Craftsmanship

Speaking about the event, Surendra Karamchandani said, “We have been organizing this International Pen Festival for seven years and have always received an overwhelming response. This year promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity and craftsmanship for everyone, from seasoned collectors to passionate beginners.”

This year’s festival promises a unique and immersive experience for pen enthusiasts, collectors, and writers alike, offering:
– Over 75 Premium Pen Makers: A curated selection of fountain pens, ball pens, and roller pens from leading global brands.
– Exclusive Launches: Limited-edition collections and product debuts.
– Premium Inks: Over 100 shades of high-quality inks.
– Accessories and Activities: Luxurious leather pen pouches and interactive sessions with handwriting analysts, calligraphy artists, and signature experts.

Exciting Features and Opportunities

The festival has several engaging highlights, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees:
– Lucky Draw: A chance to win over 50 premium pens.
– Networking: Opportunities to connect with prominent professionals, including doctors, architects, advocates, builders, CAs, and educationists.
– Engaging Demonstrations: Handwriting analysis, calligraphy, and Marathi signature art workshops.

Handwriting Day Celebrations

As part of the festivities, Writing Wonders will commemorate Handwriting Day on 23rd January 2025 with special competitions across 35 schools, involving over 33,000 students. The event will award more than 300 prizes to outstanding students, along with trophies for participating schools. This initiative is free and aims to inspire young minds to appreciate the art of handwriting.

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