Over 7,000 Visit Logos Hope Book Fair
The MV Logos Hope floating book fair has welcomed over 7,000 visitors during its historic first visit to the Virgin Islands. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley commended the international crew for fostering literacy and cross-cultural friendship across the territory. Residents have one final opportunity to explore the vast collection before the vessel departs.
The MV Logos Hope, renowned globally as the world's largest floating book fair, has drawn thousands of eager readers across the British Virgin Islands during its inaugural visit to the territory. Marking the Virgin Islands as its 154th destination worldwide, the vessel has seen an overwhelming response from residents seeking physical books, educational materials, and cultural exchange.
Project Manager Kalyan Arisalya confirmed that more than 7,000 people boarded the ship during its first three days of operation. Turnout surged even further at the start of the week, with large crowds of families, students, educators, and literature enthusiasts gathering at the port to explore the vast catalog spanning science, faith, history, and children's titles.
Today marks the final opportunity for members of the public to experience the unique floating exhibition before the ship sails to its next destination. The book fair is open from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, offering discounted books alongside interactive cultural presentations and opportunities to engage with international crew members.
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley expressed deep gratitude to the captain and crew for docking in the Virgin Islands. He praised the initiative for championing the value of reading and building bridges between diverse communities. "In a world that can often feel divided, the Logos Hope stands as a beautiful symbol of what can be achieved when people from many nations work toward a common purpose," Premier Wheatley said. "You carry a message that love, peace, and understanding are not only possible but essential.
Through literacy, education, and cross-cultural friendship, you bring hope wherever you go." The substantial turnout highlights a strong appetite for reading and tangible literature across the Virgin Islands community, leaving a positive and lasting impression on both residents and the visiting international crew.
Primary source: VINO