Shiraz cultural day observed at International Book Fair

Tehran, April 28, IRNA - Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance and head of the 32nd Tehran International Book Fair and Mohsen Javadi on Sunday took part in special ceremony to mark 'Shiraz Cultural Day'. A special exhibit has been organized on the sidelines the 32nd Tehran International Book Fair. Javadi said that the depth of altruism and originality in the culture of Fars province has been the fruit of the efforts of the scholars of the city. 'I hope that with the current cultural efforts in Fars province, we will see the transfer of wisdom and knowledge to the new generation,' he added. The 32nd edition of Tehran International Book Fair kicked on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance. Some 2,400 domestic publishers with 3,000 book titles and about 800 foreign publishers with 137,000 titles will showcase their latest publications. The ancient city of Shiraz is the city of Love and Literature and the origin of first samples of Persian gardens is the unique example of hospitality and warmness of its people and bears many historical and ancient attractions and old cities of Persian Empire showing the glory of a nation such as Persepolis and Necropolis and Pasargadae. Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish