Book explores Latin American countries

‘Fantasia’, a book based on the travel experiences of trips to Latin American countries of writer Satdeep Gill, was released at Bhasha Bhavan.

Unveiling the book, chief guest actor Karamjeet Anmol called it “a bridge between the cultures and languages of Punjab and Latin America”.

Satdeep shared his journey of writing the book, which draws on his travels to seven Latin American countries and his experiences of learning languages.

Noted poet Jaswant Singh Zafar, who presided over the event, noted that the book will encourage youth towards exploration and documenting journeys.

The ceremony was jointly organised by Public Help Foundation, Mat Bhasha Jagrukta Manch, Punjabi Wikimedians User Group and Katho Publications, with support from the Punjab Language Department.

Special guests included District Planning Board chairman Tajinder Mehta, SEABA School Lehragaga director Kanwaljeet Singh Dhindsa and Ghanour SMO Dr Kiranjot Kaur Uppal.

In his presidential remarks, Zafar described ‘Fantasia’ as an experimental work that opens new possibilities in Punjabi literature. Writer Balram Bodhi called for wider promotion of works that spread positivity in society.