Kozhikode, located on the Malabar coast of Kerala, India, is a city vibrant in its literary wealth, earned the esteemed UNESCO tag on October 31, 2023, thus becoming India’s first UNESCO City of Literature. This UNESCO designation recognises the city’s creative potential owed to its rich literary history, diverse linguistic traditions, thriving community of writers, poets, and scholars, and enthusiastic public engagement. Kozhikode, with its literary roots reaching back to the 14th century, is home to several libraries, writers, publishers, and printing presses, all intertwined with its vibrant tourism, cuisine, and music