Vilnius book fair is the largest annual
book fair in the
Baltic states
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, held in
Vilnius
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, the capital of
Lithuania
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[Vilnius book fair]
. Retrieved on 2009-02-14 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.
References
Book fairs in Lithuania
Winter in Lithuania
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Annual events in Lithuania