Funda Mpondo Literary Festival

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Executive Summary
The Funda Mpondo Literary Festival is an annual celebration of storytelling, literary arts, and cultural heritage in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The festival aims to promote rural development, cultural exchange, and the creative economy, while showcasing the rich literary and cultural heritage of the province.

Funda Mpondo Literary Festival

Funda Mpondo Literary Festival details

  • 1. Rural Development: Contribute to economic growth and development in rural areas through literary tourism and cultural exchange.
  • 2. Literary Tourism Development: Develop literary tourism in the Eastern Cape, showcasing the province's rich literary and cultural heritage.
  • 3. Cultural Exchange: Facilitate cultural exchange between local and international writers, poets, and creatives, promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.

Funda Mpondo Literary Festival details

  • 4. Creative Economy Development: Support the development of the creative economy in the Eastern Cape, contributing to job creation and economic growth.
  • 5. Celebration of Storytelling: Showcase the power of storytelling and its impact on society.
  • 6. Building Community and Culture: Foster a sense of community and promote cultural heritage through literary arts.

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  • 7. Inclusivity and Diversity: Promote inclusivity and diversity in literature, showcasing a range of voices and perspectives.
  • 8. Literary Development: Contribute to the development of literary arts in the province, supporting local writers and creatives.
  • 9. Literacy and Education: Promote literacy and education through literary arts, supporting educational initiatives and outreach programs.
  • 10. Accessibility and Promotion: Make literary arts accessible to a wider audience, promoting the festival and its activities through various channels.

Festival History


The inaugural Funda Mpondo Literary Festival was held during International Literacy Day, featuring local and national authors, poets, and publishers.

 2022

The festival theme was "Re-Imagining Storytelling".

2023

The festival theme is "Brewing Stories, Building Community".

2024

Festival Vision

We envision a vibrant literary community in the Eastern Cape, where storytelling and cultural heritage are celebrated, and rural development and creative economy development are promoted.

KTP Initiatives

February 1, 2021

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