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Book Country Festival in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 25, 2024 - A woman with a dog stands by book stalls during the Book Country Festival at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG), Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Spain's Barcelona celebrates day of books, love

STORY: Spain's Barcelona celebrates day of books, love SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): LUCIA LEANDRO, Bookstall manager 3. various of visitors 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): IVAN FERNANDEZ, Barcelona resident 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Catalan): SONIA DEL CAMPO, Writer STORYLINE: On Tuesday, thousands of people flocked to the streets of Barcelona for a local festival that celebrates reading and love. Local residents and visitors from around the world strolled in the spring sunshine, browsing the many book and rose stalls set up for the traditional feast day of Saint George (Sant Jordi in Catalan). The celebration has its origins in the legend of Saint George, a Roman knight who, it is said, saved a princess from the clutches of a dragon from whose blood a red rosebush sprouted. The custom of exchanging roses and books was born about six centuries ago in Catalonia,

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BOOK FAIR

(240225) -- DHAKA, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People select books at a stall of a book fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Feb. 23, 2024. About 900 stalls were set at the annual book fair. (Xinhua/Sun Nan)

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New Delhi World Book Fair underway

STORY: New Delhi World Book Fair underway SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of World Book Fair 2024 venue 3. various of book stalls STORYLINE: The 51st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 is currently underway in the Indian capital, celebrating the rich tapestry of Multilingual India. The event spans from Feb. 10 to Feb. 18, offering a unique platform to showcase the diverse linguistic traditions of the nation. With over 400 stalls, the fair boasts an impressive representation of languages. The fair promises a unique and enriching experience for attendees of all ages. Saudi Arabia has been designated as the guest of honor for this gathering. The partnership aims to foster cultural exchange and promote a deeper understanding of the literary traditions between the two nations. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Booksellers Angry At Plans To ‘Hide’ Their Stalls During Olympics - Paris

Protesting graffitis are seen on booksellers’ stalls on December 18, 2023 in Paris, France. Booksellers in Paris have hit out at plans to “hide” them during the 2024 Olympics, after they were told by local authorities to remove their stalls for the opening ceremony for security reasons. The bouquinistes along the River Seine make up the largest open-air book market in Europe and represent a 400-year-old tradition. However, about 570 of the stalls, which make up about 60% of the total along the river, need to be dismantled and moved, according to city authorities, for the opening ceremony on 26 July next year. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barcelona celebrates Sant Jordi day with books, roses

STORY: Barcelona celebrates Sant Jordi day with books, roses DATELINE: April 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:45 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of book and flower stalls STORYLINE: Thousands of people flocked to the streets in the Spanish city of Barcelona on Sunday as they celebrated Sant Jordi Day, which coincided with World Book Day. 320 book and flower stalls were set up around the city, an 11.5 percent increase compared with a year earlier. In Spain, the occasion is associated with roses due to the legend of the knight Sant Jordi saving the princess from a dragon and giving her a rose born from dragon blood. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Barcelona, Spain. (XHTV)

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31st World Book Fair kicks off in Indian capital

STORY: 31st World Book Fair kicks off in Indian capital DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of venue of World Book Fair 3. various of book stalls 4. various of books on display STORYLINE: The 31st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair kicked off Saturday in India's capital New Delhi. The fair was held at Pragati Maidan, bringing together local and international publishers. The fair is organized by the National Book Trust (NBT), an autonomous organization of the Government of India under the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). The theme for this year's book fair is Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate 75 years of India's independence. France is the guest of honor at this year's fair. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Barcelona celebrates Sant Jordi day with books, roses

STORY: Barcelona celebrates Sant Jordi day with books, roses DATELINE: April 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in the street celebrating the day 2. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): MARIA MARIN, Manager of the Catalan Booksellers Association STORYLINE: Barcelona in Spain was packed with people on Saturday to celebrate the day of Sant Jordi, patron saint of Catalonia. Sant Jordi coincides with the International Book Day. Sant Jordi celebration was cancelled in 2020 and a reduced version held in 2021. This year, it is back bigger than ever with Barcelona's center devoted to hundreds of book and flower stalls. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): MARIA MARIN, Manager of the Catalan Booksellers Association "It's a festival that is growing a lot, and so for security reasons and to be able to move around better, not only in Barcelona but in other cities, it occupies ever larger areas." In Catalonia, April 23 is associated with roses and books due to the legend: Sa

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BOOK FAIR

(220216) -- DHAKA, Feb. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors read books at a stall during a book fair in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh, on Feb. 15, 2022. Bangladesh's largest annual book fair kicked off in the capital Dhaka on Tuesday though belatedly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 800 stalls were allocated to about 500 organizations this year. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BOOK FAIR

(220216) -- DHAKA, Feb. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor gets his hands sanitized at the entrance to a book fair in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh, on Feb. 15, 2022. Bangladesh's largest annual book fair kicked off in the capital Dhaka on Tuesday though belatedly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 800 stalls were allocated to about 500 organizations this year. (Xinhua)