Get ready to board the world’s largest floating book fair
View(s):Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, will soon be back in Sri Lanka. The ship will open to the public on August 30 to allow visitors the opportunity to purchase books and meet crew members.
Logos Hope offers an expanded selection of over 5,000 titles at affordable prices. They cover a range of subjects including science, sports, hobbies, and family life. With children’s titles, academic texts, dictionaries, atlases and more, the book fair is something the whole family can enjoy.
Additionally, the rest of the Visitor Experience deck is also open for the public to explore. From the Welcome Area, which introduces the new vessel through a short movie and interactive displays, to the International Café, which has ice cream, drinks and snacks for sale, there is sure to be something for everyone.
The ship’s 400 crew members are volunteers who have come from over 50 countries, leaving behind families, jobs, and the security of their homes. The crew offers a rare example of unity in cultural diversity.
Logos Hope will be in the Port of Colombo from August 30 – September 22. Opening hours are as follows; from August 30 to September 12: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Tuesday – Saturday); 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Sunday and Monday). From September 13 to 21 everyday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tickets cost Rs 100, and children under 12 have free admission but must be accompanied by an adult.
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