The world's largest floating book fair, the MV Logos Hope finally docked in Durban last night and will be open to the public with onboard activities and events until 3 April.
Andre Aleixo and VC of Angolan Consulate, Jose da Costa.
THE world's largest floating book fair, the MV Logos Hope made her first visit to Durban last week and will be open to the public in N-Shed Passenger Terminal until 3 April.
With 400 crew members from across the globe, including quite a few South Africans, the unique vessel offers exclusive on-board events for the whole family, in addition to its ample array of quality affordable books.
The anticipated arrival of the ship did not disappoint local guests at the colourful official opening ceremony on Thursday morning.
Guests can experience unique cultures and hear stories from people who have come from all over the world.
The ship's Durban born director, Seelan Govender, said he was happy to be home at the opening ceremony. “I started this journey many years ago on the Doulos with a vision to make a difference and impact the world and I'm glad to bring the ship home to bring the message of hope and bring good news through books and have our amazing crew share their stories with the people of Durban,” he added.
The ship has an expanded selection of more than 5000 book titles at affordable prices, which includes children's titles, academic titles, science, hobbies, dictionaries, atlases, and more on board.
Visit www.logoshope.org/durban for more information about the various activities.
Danielle Jade Naidoo was happy to be at the opening ceremony, where she was one of Durban’s first children to look at the ample variety of books at the ship.
Captain Tom Dyera and eThekwini’s Skumbuzo Nene exchange gifts at the official opening the ship to Durban visitors.
Captain Tom Dyer, eThekwini’s Skumbuzo Nene and director of Logos Hope, Seelan Govender, officially cut the ribbon opening the ship to Durban visitors.
South African volunteer at the Logos Hope’s Deck Department, Piet van der Westhuizen.
Captain Tom Dyera and eThekwini’s Skumbuzo Nene exchange gifts at the official opening the ship to Durban visitors.
Tanya Ying and Halvor Sjcaeng.
The world’s largest floating book fair, the MV Logos Hope will be docked in Durban and ope for visitors until 3 April.
Petur Pauli Christiansen, Tashya Goonetilleke and Danial Petur Abrahamsen.
Priscila Turra and Annika Lee.
Tanuja and David Joseph.
Captain Tom Dyer, eThekwini’s Skumbuzo Nene and director of Logos Hope, Seelan Govender, officially cut the ribbon opening the ship to Durban visitors.
The world’s largest floating book fair, the MV Logos Hope will be docked in Durban and ope for visitors until 3 April.
Sasha Satchianathan, Milton Naicker and Michele Coetzee.
Logos Hope Captain Tom Dyer speaks at the openning ceremony.
Daniela Cara and Ivy Chiu.
Captain Tom Dyer, eThekwini’s Skumbuzo Nene and director of Logos Hope, Seelan Govender, officially cut the ribbon opening the ship to Durban visitors.
Michele Coetzee, Milton Naicker and Sasha Satchianathan.
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