Namibia’s city of Walvis Bay has been in anticipation as the World’s largest floating book fair was set to dock on its shores on Saturday.
After an official opening by Namibia’s Vice President Dr. Nickey Iyambo, the library with thousands of books on a variety of subjects will be open to the public to explore and experience. Logos Hope will be docked in Namibia until 27th July according to the Namibian.
The ship has an international crew of 400 volunteers, features a greater space for visitors and more comfortable browsing in the air-conditioned book fair and International Café.
The vast books in the vessel are of different languages and cover a range of subjects including science, sports, cookery, arts, medicine, languages, philosophy and hobbies. The books will also be on sale at an affordable price, with an entrance fee of N$5 for adults and free entry for children under 12 years.
Logos Hope is operated by GBA Ships, an international, charitable organisation registered in Germany.
Logo’s Hope Floating Book Fair will tour West Africa from South Africa.
Since 1970, the organisation has welcomed over 44 million visitors up the gangways in over 150 countries and territories around the world.
