Worlds largest floating book fair february 27, 2012 yannahthewanderer 17 comments after deliberating which place to go this sunday, i decided to go to the floating book fair, a ship docked in manila that provides high quality books for a fraction of the cost. Mv logos hope, which carries the worlds largest floating book fair on her maiden voyage around the world, will be here very soon. Mv logos hope is operated by the german charitable organisation gba ships e. Its arrival has captured the imagination of malaysians from all walks of life and the number of. Since 1972 gba ships have visited kuching, malaysia five times, with the most recent visit in october 2011 and welcomed over 114,000 visitors. Logos hope in kuching photo courtesy of jerrick studio. Known as the worlds largest floating book fair, the ship carries over 5,000 titles on. An international crew of 400 will make kuching their.
Mv logoshope, the worlds largest floating book fair, is expected to return to jamaica from february to march 15, 2020, docking in both montego bay and kingston. Logos hope returns to kuching sarawak visit sarawak. Logos hope is a ship operated by the german christian charitable organisation which features a mobile bookstore, as a part of international christian outreach movement. It is a good outing for family and for this trip, not only my wife and son went, my mom and sister also tag along. Director lloyd nicholas expressed the significance of this special event. Cyrille was presented with a picture of logos hope, a bible, a book about the history of the ship and a gift voucher to spend in the book fair. Logos hope welcomes three millionth visitor on board. Patrons are invited to browse its selection of over 5,000 educational books and. Mv logos hope at sim kheng hong port from oct 28 nov. Since this is a christian mission ship, most of the titles, sourced from around the world, are christianthemed. Largest floating book fair docks in kuching sarawakblogs. Mv logos hope is a ship operated by the german christian charitable organization gba ships.
The worlds largest floating book fair has docked in kuching, one of the few stops it will make in malaysia. The ship is docked in kingston, jamaica, while next steps are being decided. Logos hope stock photos download 163 royalty free photos. An international crew of 400 will make kuching their home base from 12 july to 1st august 20. Logos hope returns to ja in february news jamaica gleaner. See all 94 photos taken at logos hope by 752 visitors. Mv logos hope, the worlds largest floating book fair, to.
I have been to mv doulus i think 2 years ago, though i havent got the chance to blog about it. Books love me my trip to logos hope floating book fair. Gba ships have responded to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic by closing logos hope to the public. Logos hope, the worlds largest book fair opened up to the public in kingstown on tuesday after a formal opening ceremony aboard the ship captain samuel hils said that logos hope is not only the book shop, it is not only the shop coming to your country, exploring your country, it is not only the ship where teams are going in to your community, it is also our home, our ship. The last visit to the island was in 2017 when more than 160,000 visitors went on board the ship at both ports.
The worlds largest floating book fair brings with it more than five thousand book titles. Logos hope, the worlds largest floating book fair, docked at the montego bay pier on thursday february, with some 400 volunteers from nations around the world on board. Currently settle in kuching from 28 october 2011 until november 2011 correct me if im wrongd this is my first time visiting logos ship as this is the first time also for logos hope too. Logos hope, the worlds largest floating book fair is in kuching. Mv logos hope, the world largest floating book fair, at kuching from 28 nov. The mv logos hope, the worlds largest floating book fair, now docked at the carib cement companys port in rockfort, kingston, will be welcoming persons on board from february 27 to march 17. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. I read an advert on logos hope in the borneo post earlier this week. Logos hope returns to kuching sarawak book fair visit. A family visit the book fair on logos hope over 47 million people in more than 150 different countries have walked up one of our ships gangways. Fernando was visiting the ship with her brother irishtan and cousin jhoshep, and was presented with a picture of logos hope, a bible, a book about the history of the ship, and a gift voucher to spend in the book fair. Lot 6475, 48a, lorong bayor bukit 10, jalan bayor bukit, tabuan jaya ph4, sarawak, kuching.
The ship, manned by an international crew of 45 read more. Kubah national park 1 kuching 50 kuching central 1 kuching festival 1 kuching festival 2010 2 kyanime 1 lea centre 1 lomography 1 malaysiachina friendship park 1 matang wildlife centre 1 mitsubishi 4x4 dakar rally roadshow 1 mv logos hope 1 myst cafe 1 one jaya 1 pikom 2 pikom pc fair 1 rainforest world music. Today we celebrate that three million people have so far visited logos hope. Floating book fair logos hope will return here from next thursday april 2 until april 29 with an expanded selection of over 5,000 books. A report by rochelle williams for jamaica information service. Download 163 logos hope stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Logos hope replaces the mv doulos which last visited port klang in 2006.
Photo about day 3 of mv logos hope s visit to kuching sarawak. Cebu is only the second stop, after kuching, since the vessel relaunched into active service again after being closed for a sixmonth technical upgrade project in the engine room. Logos hope s unique crew is united in wanting to bring knowledge, help and hope to the people of the world. Mv logos hope schedule in cebu and manila jerminix. We at sarawak tourism board are pleased to welcome the crew members who come from fortyfive countries to sarawak. Currently settle in kuching from 28 october 2011 until november 2011 correct me if im wrongd this is my first time visiting logos ship as this is the first time also for logos hope. Logos hope to return with over 5,000 books borneo post. Were an international ship sharing knowledge, help and hope with people all over the world through literature, cultural. The vessel, with almost half a million books from over 5,000 titles, will be here until oct 23, logos hope. Port klang sept 29 oct 23 kuching oct 28 nov 14 kota kinabalu nov 18 dec 4 enjoy your trip there. Mv logos hope will open to the public at sim kheng kong port, pending from 12 july till 1st august 20. The logos hope, because it sails around the world, has its own currency. The secret sanctuary boutique cottage 3 lorong 12a, jalan setia raja,taman stutong indah, kuching.
We at sarawak tourism board are pleased to welcome the crew members who come from fortyfive. Governorgeneral opens worlds largest floating bookfair. The 12,000 ton former passenger vessel arrived at pending, kuching staffed with 400 volunteers which represented over 45 different nations. Logos hope, the worlds largest floating book fair is now at the cruise ship center at port klang.
Governorgeneral sir patrick allen this morning may 12 officially opened the mv logos hope book fair, as the worlds largest floating book ship makes its latest voyage to jamaica. It will be berthed at the sim kheng hong port, pending. This time i must make a trip to this ship, as i missed a book fair on its sister ship, doulos, in december 2008. Logos hopes maiden visit to port klang necf malaysia. Information for the mv logos hope visit to kuching, sarawak, malaysia. Logos hope dah ada kat kuching sejak kelmarin kalau tak silap. Logos hope, the largest floating book fair will return to port of spain share it with your friends. During a briefing, director of the logos hope, pilhun park, explained that most of the volunteers are between the ages of 23 to 25 years old and spend up to two years onboard. The ship will make kuching its home from 28th october th november 2011. Visiting the mv logos hope the lazy investors way logos berita calvary.
Logos hope, the worlds largest floating book fair, is returning to cebu after her last visit in 2012. Logos hope ship, world largest floating book fair in. After an exciting wait, logos hope is fina lly in kuching, sarawak. Logos hope is a book paradise for book wormsalso dubbed as the worlds largest floating book fair. It was an intriguing experience to drop and discover what it was all about. With a crew of 400 unpaid volunteers from 45 countries, the logos is making one huge trip around the world. The vessel, which is back in jamaica after a threeyear hiatus, will be in the second city until february 23. Logos hope will also make its way to other states in malaysia.
Renowned for its expansive book fair, the mv logos hope offers more. The logos hope ship is the world largest floating book fair and it has come to the shores of malaysia. Following is a list of the current and upcoming ports for logos hope. The biggest floating book fair the mv logos hope at port klang port klang.
V is currently in port klang malaysia until 24th october 2011. Pm cuts ribbon to open logos hope guyana chronicle. Mv logos hope the biggest ever floating book store. Moreover, i recently received my allowance after a long wait i joined the orientation. Logos hope is known as the worlds largest floating bookfair and sails from port to port sharing knowledge, help and hope. Logos hope logos hope, the largest floating book fair. Gba ships is a charitable organisation based in germany. Logos hope inaugural visit to malaysia visiting the mv logos hope lazy investing way books galore on logos hope berea mail custom dirt bike graphics kit suzuki factory energy ca33d2. During logos hope s very first stay to kuching, the ships onboard book fair will be open to the general public.
Jamaicans invited to visit floating book fair in kingston. Mv logos hope, a mission ship converted into the worlds largest floating book fair, is calling on four ports in malaysia. Mv logos hope is the replacement of the popular mv doulus which mv logos is now the worlds biggest floating book fair or bookstore. The worlds biggest floating book fair the mv logos hope has arrived at the cruise centre here. Mv logos hope is the worlds largest floating book fair with over 5,000 titles which cover a range of subjects including science, sports,cookery, children titles and much more. Interacting with the international crew is part of the mv logos hope experience. More than 7,000 titles of books and even cds for sale aboard the logos hope as it was in muttrah port in muscat, oman. Sir patrick allen was taken on a tour of logos hope by mr. The biggest floating book fair the mv logos hope at port. Ports and dates in orange italics are not confirmed yet. I am super excited as the last floating book ship to come by kuching was the mv doulos in year 2008 if im not mistaken. People shopping for books on the mv logos hope editorial. Now after two years gba ships fourth vessel mv logos hope returns in july. Logos hope, the worlds largest floating bookfair, will visit port of spain.
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