The 26th edition of Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) has wrapped up during a closing ceremony after hosting an11-day cultural program.
Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini along with a number of cultural officials attended the event held at Tehran’s Grand Prayer Grounds on May 12, 2013.
Some 2,545 Iranian and 1,600 international publishers flocked to this yearâ„¢s book exhibition held in a space of 120,000 square meters.
The Organization for Researching and Composing University Textbooks in the Humanities (SAMT) was named as the best publisher of the year in the public sector while Sokhan Publications was honored as the yearâ„¢s best publisher in the private sector.
The fair also hailed the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) as the best publisher of childrenâ„¢s books in the public sector and named Qadyani Publications as the best publisher of childrenâ„¢s books in the private sector.
The international publishers were from 77 countries such as Britain, Germany, India, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Tehran International Book Fair is annually held as a social and cultural phenomenon with book displays, panel discussions and publishing deals.
The Fair is considered the most significant event of its kind in Asia and the Middle East and a significant venue for publishers and book lovers to exchange opinions and experiences.
The 26thTehran International Book Fair was held from May 1 to 12, 2013.
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This article originally appeared on : Press TV