The 33rd Manila International Book Fair


Bibliophiles and book hunters had their hands full of books once again as the 33rd ManilaInternational Book Fair (MIBF) was held at the SMX Convention Center from September 12 – 16, 2012. It has turned into an annual tradition for Filipinos as said by the organizer, PrimeTrade Asia, Inc. The organizers also consider this event as one of the longest-running book fairs in Asia. More than 100 exhibitors joined this year’s undertaking. Apart from the exhibitors, there were a number of lectures, workshops and forums spread out by different institutions and organizations. Storytelling sessions and contest were also added in for the children.

Librarians, on one hand, were given different options in selecting possible books for acquisition for their library collection. Book enthusiasts, on the other hand, simply enjoyed affordable and available books everywhere.

The organizers may want to expand media mileage in the next MIBF for them to increase partners and supporters, and extend the benefits of such event to a wider audience.

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