Athens Named World Book Capital For 2018 By UNESCO
- by XpatAthens
- Friday, 23 March 2018
The UNESCO director announced in 2016 that Athens would be the World Book Capital for 2018. The city of Athens was chosen for the quality of its activities, supported by the entire book industry. The proposed activity program includes meetings with writers, translators and illustrators, concerts, thematic exhibitions, poetry readings and workshops for publishing professionals.
The aim of the program is to make books accessible to the city’s entire population, including migrants and refugees. Members of the Advisory Committee also praised Athens’ cultural infrastructure and its expertise in organizing international events. The programs promoted by Athens range from events for writers, translators, illustrators, concerts, exhibitions as well as promotion of poetry via readings and workshops.
Athens prepares for a great celebration, an experience unlike any other! A whole year full of books, reading, culture and events that promote knowledge.Athens prepares for a great celebration, an experience unlike any other! A whole year full of books, reading, culture and events that promote knowledge.
Whether younger or older, Athenian or visitor; all are welcome to join the festivities.
Our aim? To bring books to every neighbourhood and to every corner of the city. street. This is one of the most solemn experiences one can have during Easter in Greece.
The aim of the program is to make books accessible to the city’s entire population, including migrants and refugees. Members of the Advisory Committee also praised Athens’ cultural infrastructure and its expertise in organizing international events. The programs promoted by Athens range from events for writers, translators, illustrators, concerts, exhibitions as well as promotion of poetry via readings and workshops.
Athens prepares for a great celebration, an experience unlike any other! A whole year full of books, reading, culture and events that promote knowledge.Athens prepares for a great celebration, an experience unlike any other! A whole year full of books, reading, culture and events that promote knowledge.
Whether younger or older, Athenian or visitor; all are welcome to join the festivities.
Our aim? To bring books to every neighbourhood and to every corner of the city. street. This is one of the most solemn experiences one can have during Easter in Greece.
Athens is the 18th city to be named the World Book Capital by UNESCO.
For more information, please visit: Athens WBC 2018
For more information, please visit: Athens WBC 2018