Beirut Arab International Book Fair opens its 67th edition
The 67th edition of the Beirut Arab International Book Fair has opened in the Lebanese capital. The fair brings Arabic and French-language publications together in one venue, and it comes after years of hardship and war for the city, according to Al Jazeera.
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Illustrative photo: Visitors browse piles of books laid out on tables at a busy book market. Photo by freestocks on Unsplash
Why it matters
The fair reflects Beirut's effort to reclaim its cultural role after difficult years. The city has long been one of the Arab world's leading centers of publishing and reading.
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