VOICED: Baghdad celebrates international book fair

The video discusses Iraq's first international book fair held at a university near Baghdad. Despite the modest scale, the event is significant for a country recovering from war and sanctions, which have devastated libraries and scientific resources. The fair features books from over 100 publishers, including scientific and medical works. Students and educators are prominent attendees, with educators purchasing books for university libraries. Organizers hope to replicate the fair's success in future events, echoing the Arabic proverb about books being written in Egypt, printed in Lebanon, and read in Iraq.

What is the main reason for the significance of Iraq's inaugural international book fair?

• It is the first book fair in the Middle East.

• It marks a cultural revival in a war-torn country.

• It is organized by a famous international publisher.

• It features only local authors.

How many publishing houses contributed to the book fair?

• 75

• 150

• 50

• 100

What types of books are prominently featured at the fair?

• Fiction and poetry

• Children's books

• Historical novels

• Scientific and medical resources

Who are the primary buyers at the book fair?

• Government officials

• Tourists

• Heads of educational institutions

• Local authors

What is the hope for future events similar to the book fair?

• To attract more international publishers

• To focus on digital books

• To continue the tradition of reading in Iraq

• To increase tourism in Iraq