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Frankfurt Book Fair Opens With Philippines as Guest Country

The Philippines serves as guest country, signaling a week centered on cultural exchange.

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Mit einer Eröffnungsfeier startet am Dienstag die Buchmesse in Frankfurt am Main. Ab Mittwoch ist die weltweit größte Bücherschau für Fachbesucher geöffnet, ab Freitag dann auch für das Publikum. Gastland in diesem Jahr sind die Philippinen.

Overview

  • The fair begins with a 17:00 opening ceremony in Frankfurt, where Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer is expected to attend.
  • Literature Nobel laureate László Krasznahorkai canceled his planned press‑conference appearance for health reasons, and author Nora Haddada will serve as the literary speaker.
  • Organizers report participation by more than 1,000 authors along with exhibitors from 92 countries.
  • The event is limited to trade visitors on Wednesday and Thursday, with public admission starting Friday and continuing through Sunday.
  • Dorothee Elmiger won the German Book Prize on Monday, and the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade will be awarded Sunday to historian Karl Schlögel.