Mokpo City Invites You to a Festival of Used Books

Operation of 'Mokpo Old Book Fair Booktopia' at Mokpo Literature Museum on 22-23

Mokpo City Used Book Fair Leaflet (Photo by Mokpo City)

[Mokpo=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Hyeong-seok] Mokpo City in Jeollanam-do is hosting a festival of used books to celebrate the season of reading.

According to the city on the 20th, the 'Mokpo Used Book Fair Booktopia' will be held from the 22nd to the 23rd (10 AM to 5 PM) around the Mokpo Literature Museum, featuring old books as the main theme.

On the 22nd, the opening ceremony including the Mokpo Literature Award ceremony, a children's puppet show, and a book talk with Lee Cheol-jae, CEO of Chaek Ingam, and YouTuber editor K Kang Yoon-jung will take place, followed by a jazz and tap dance performance combining literature and music.

On the 23rd, the program includes a children's balloon show and bubble show, a book talk by Seo Hyo-in, CEO of Anon Books, and a singer's 'poetry and performance' segment.

Additionally, over the two days, programs that allow direct participation by students, groups, and families will be held, such as the 'Used Bookstore Contest' with a total prize of 2 million won, conducted through pre-registration on the Mokpo Literature Museum website, and 'Anyone's Bookstore,' where old books and toys can be sold.

Moreover, various literary tourism contents such as exhibitions, flea markets, and experience booths will be featured, including the Book Garden on the outdoor lawn where visitors can leisurely read books.

A city official stated, "We expect that the Mokpo Used Book Fair Booktopia, held under the high autumn sky with old books as the theme, will make the autumn season even richer."

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