Janakpur Entrepreneurs Meet
A foundation initiative for entrepreneurship in Janakpur.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
A meeting of minds.
A celebration of Mithila.
OUR STORY
Local in spirit.
Limitless in ideas.
Good conversations
make room for everyone.
The festival began in 2019. Organised by Nawa Mithila Foundation, it brings literature into conversation with music, performance and the public questions that shape life in Janakpur and beyond.
Its events are inclusive and designed to encourage compassion, respect and positive social change.
ABOUT THE ORGANISER
Nawa Mithila
Foundation.
Based in Janakpur, the foundation works across youth culture, literature and the heritage of Mithila. Its mission also includes children’s education, support for underprivileged communities and social work.
The foundation’s initiatives also include Janakpur Entrepreneurs Meet and Janakpur Jhijiya Festival.
THE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
Many ways to belong.
01
Conversations that matter
Writers, journalists and public voices explore literature, society and the questions that shape our lives. Explore all speakers →
02
Music after sundown
Song, performance and poetry carry the celebration beyond the conversation stage. Meet the performers →
03
Space for young voices
Inter-school literary competitions give students a place in the festival, alongside panel discussions and live musical concerts.
BEYOND THE LITERATURE FESTIVAL
One foundation.
Many connections.
Janakpur Jhijiya Festival
Another of the foundation’s cultural initiatives, celebrating the heritage of Mithila.
People behind the scenes
Hon. Manish Jha
Amit Shah
Priya Shah
Aaditya Nepal
Aashish Shah
Gautam Jha
Aman Jha
Iraj Poudel
Aashish Mallick
Ritesh Bhagat
Harshit Jha
THE STORY CONTINUES