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Taipei International Book Fair Draws Long Lines on First Day

Taipei International Book Fair Draws Long Lines on First Day

The Taipei International Book Fair is drawing long lines on the first day of its official opening to the public. This is the first year that those under the age of 18 will allowed to enter for free. The annual fair saw some 502,000 visitors last year, and organizers say they believe the attendance this...Continue reading
New Zealand Author Eleanor Catton Discusses The Luminaries at Taipei International Book Fair

New Zealand Author Eleanor Catton Discusses The Luminaries at Taipei International Book Fair

The annual Taipei International Book Fair, which runs between February 11 and 16 at the Taipei World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3, will feature New Zealand as the theme country this time around. Organizers say a series of activities will be held at the New Zealand pavilion, including poetry reading, book signing, lectures and...Continue reading
Taipei International Book Fair Is Free for Youths

Taipei International Book Fair Is Free for Youths

  The Taipei International Book Exhibition will offer free admission to visitors under the age of 18 for the first  time this year to encourage reading among young people. Organizers say they just need to show their national ID cards or other identifying documents at the gates of Taipei World Trade Center Hall one and...Continue reading