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Vilnius Book Fair

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Vilnius Book Fair 2018.

Vilnius book fair is the largest annual book fair in the Baltic states, held in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.[1] Traditionally it takes place in February at the LITEXPO exhibition center, and organized by LITEXPO, Lithuanian Culture Institute and Lithuanian Publishers Association.[2] In 2009, the book fair celebrated its 10-year anniversary.

Together with the main hall, the book fair has:

  • An area for young readers - offers books and creative activities for children. Contains a Library area for reading and meeting up, and a Creativity area that holds various activities hosted by writers.
  • A forum - a place for intellectual discussions and new book presentations. Every year, famous artists, scientists and public personas meet there for the debate club.
  • A music hall - gathers numerous well-known Lithuanian artists in the largest musical production fair in Lithuania. Organized by the association AGATA. [2]

References

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  1. ^ Vilnius book fair Archived 2012-10-15 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 2009-02-14
  2. ^ a b "Vilniaus Knygų mugė". LITEXPO (in Lithuanian). Retrieved November 30, 2021.