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Warsaw Book Fair kicks off at National Stadium

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Nick Hodge 22.05.2014 12:09
Over 700 publishers from Poland and 22 other countries are participating in the Warsaw Book Fair which opened on Thursday at the National Stadium.

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Opening conference. Photo: Facebook

Mexico and Turkey are represented for the first time at the event.

The Turkish presence is part of the events marking the 600th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Poland and Turkey.

The annual prize of the Foundation of Polish Culture for the promotion of Polish books abroad went to Osman Firat Bas, a translator of Polish literature into Turkish.

The programme of the Warsaw Book Fair includes meetings with leading Polish writers, panel discussions and special attractions for families and children. (mk/nh)

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