World's largest floating library attracts Jordanian book lovers

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World's largest floating library attracts Jordanian book lovers

STORY: World's largest floating library attracts Jordanian book lovers DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the floating library 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JABULANI MLAMBO, Logos Hope project manager in Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TAREQ NASSER, Visitor STORYLINE: The world's largest floating library Logos Hope, which is currently docked at the Jordanian port of Aqaba, has welcomed over 25,000 visitors since it opened to the public on Jan. 26, a project manager has said. With more than 5,000 books onboard, the floating library has an impressive selection of books and offers diverse cultural events and activities, such as live performances and educational workshops, Logos Hope project manager in Jordan Jabulani Mlambo told Xinhua on Monday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JABULANI MLAMBO, Logos Hope project manager in Jordan "The Logos Hope is known as the largest floating book fair in the world, where we carry over 5,000 different titles of books at

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