The Taipei International Book Exhibition is now open
This year's show features Italy as the guest of honor and showcases the country's authors and illustrators.
The Taipei Book Fair Foundation says the event will spotlight 11 major Italian authors in different fields, including contemporary literature, children's literature, and detective fiction.
They will making appearances to promote their new books and speak at forums at the show.
According to Italy's top representative to Taiwan, the 400 square-meter Italian Pavilion features the colors of the country's national flag with red walls and an artificial lawn symbolizing a plaza where visitors can sit and engage in discussions.
Speaking at the exhibition's launch, President Lai Ching-te praised Italy as a "great country" given its "rich and sophisticated" culture and its industrial might.
The Taipei International Book Exhibition is taking place at Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center until February 9.
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