Tbilisi becomes 2021 UNESCO World Book Capital
The year-long programme will introduce the Georgian literary legacy and scene to visitors while helping professionals of the field forge ties at events, and book enthusiasts celebrate their hobby. Screenshot from Tbilisi - World Book Capital video. Agenda.ge, 24 Apr 2021 - 12:02, Tbilisi,Georgia
Georgia s capital Tbilisi is about to turn into a hub for book lovers, literary organisations, publishers and bookstores over the next year as the city formally accepted the status of the 2021 UNESCO World Book Capital on Friday.
Coincided with World Book and Copyright Day on April 23, the handover of the title from Kuala Lumpur to the Georgian city was marked at a ceremony that saw in-person and remote addresses from respective mayors, the Georgian president, UNESCO representatives and more.