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Vilnius book fair is the largest annual
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Vilnius Vilnius ( , ; see also other names) is the capital and largest city of Lithuania, with a population of 592,389 (according to the state register) or 625,107 (according to the municipality of Vilnius). The population of Vilnius's functional urb ...
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Traditionally it takes place in February at the LITEXPO exhibition center, and organized by LITEXPO, Lithuanian Culture Institute and Lithuanian Publishers Association. In 2009, the book fair celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Together with the main hall, the book fair has: * An area for young readers - offers books and creative activities for children. Contains a Library area for reading and meeting up, and a Creativity area that holds various activities hosted by writers. * A forum - a place for intellectual discussions and new book presentations. Every year, famous artists, scientists and public personas meet there for the debate club. * A music hall - gathers numerous well-known Lithuanian artists in the largest musical production fair in Lithuania. Organized by the association AGATA.


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