Iran pavilion in China Book Fair opens

Iran’s pavilion in Beijing Int'l Book Fair has been launched officially in the presence of Iranian and Chinese officials.

Local media quoted director of Iran Cultural Fairs Institute, Amir-Masoud Shahramnia, at the Wednesday event as saying to the participants, “I am delighted for the auspicious occasion in which Iran managed to attend the BIBF as a guest of honor.”

He also noted that Iran presence at the 2017 BIBF provides “an ample opportunity for cultural interaction.”

A group of Chinese offcials attended the event with a large number of people also joining a performance by Iranian music band Lian towards the end of the Wednesday inaugural, a report said. 

The Beijing International Book Fair is considered by many as one of the top four international book fairs in the world.

The 24th BIBF runs August 23-27, 2017 with Iran selected as the guest of honor at the event.

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