Sydney Gears Up for Ekushey Fair & International Book Fair 2026

By Mohammed Abdul Matin | 13 February 2026
A vibrant celebration of language, literature and cultural heritage is set to take place in Sydney’s Campbelltown tomorrow as the community prepares for “Ekushey Fair & International Book Fair 2026,” marking International Mother Language Day.
Ahead of the much-anticipated event, a detailed press conference was held on বৃহস্পতিবার (12 February) at Alif Dining, located at 2A/263 Queen Street, Campbelltown. The gathering highlighted the theme, “Preserve and Conserve Mother Languages,” underscoring the importance of protecting linguistic diversity among migrant communities.
The event is being organised by Subcontinent Friends of Campbelltown. In his welcome address, the organisation’s President, Parvez Khan, described the upcoming fair as a grand reunion of people from all mother-language backgrounds living in Australia. He said the fair would combine a book exhibition, cultural performances, and active par