20 17: 2 1 What is World Reading Day?

Russian writer Gorky said: "Reading, an ordinary process that we are used to, is actually a process of combining one's mind with the great wisdom of all ethnic groups, from ancient times to modern times." People know the importance of reading, and what they need most is to internalize reading into their own living habits. So today's traditional festival will introduce to you, which world reading day is 20 17?

Q: Which World Reading Day is 20 17? A: 20 17 is the 2nd1World Book Day.

World Book Day is called World Book and Copyright Day, also known as World Book Day. The original idea came from the International Association of Publishers. 1995, April 23rd of every year was officially designated as "World Book and Copyright Day", and April 23rd of 1996 was designated as the first World Book Day.

The purpose of setting up World Reading Day is to promote more people to read and write. I hope everyone can respect and thank the masters of literature, culture, science and thought who have made great contributions to human civilization and protect intellectual property rights. On this day every year, 100 countries in the world hold various celebrations and book promotion activities.

The keynote declaration of World Book Day is: "I hope that people scattered around the world, old and young, poor and rich, sick and healthy, can enjoy reading, respect and thank the masters of literature, culture and science who have made great contributions to human civilization, and can protect intellectual property rights."

The inspiration for UNESCO to choose April 23rd as World Reading Day comes from a beautiful legend. April 23rd is the popular festival of Saint George's Day in Catalonia. According to legend, the warrior George slew a dragon to save the princess and got a gift from the princess-a book, which symbolizes knowledge and strength. So on this day, Catalan women will give their husbands or boyfriends a book, and men will give them a rose in return.

Coincidentally, April 23rd is also the anniversary of the death of the famous Spanish writer Cervantes, the great British dramatist Shakespeare and the Spanish playwright Vega, as well as the birthdays of American writer Nabokov, French writer Maurice de Jong, Icelandic Nobel Prize in Literature winner Laxenes and many other writers.

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