Who does World Book Day commemorate?

Who does World Book Day commemorate?

World Book Day commemorates Cervantes. I hope that people scattered around the world, whether you are old or young, whether you are poor or rich, whether you are sick or healthy, can enjoy the pleasure of reading, and respect and appreciate your great contribution to human civilization. The great masters of literature, culture, science, and thought who have contributed can protect intellectual property rights.

On this day every year, more than 100 countries around the world hold various celebrations and book promotion activities. However, this day is not widely known in our country. In the past two years, some publishing houses and bookstores have begun to organize some Charity activities.

The abbreviation of the origin of World Book Day

In 1995, UNESCO announced April 23 as "World Book Day", aiming to make countries and the public pay more attention to books. A form of disseminating knowledge, expressing ideas and exchanging information. At the same time, we hope to encourage the world, especially young people, to discover the joy of reading, enhance their awareness of copyright protection, and pay tribute to those who have made irreplaceable contributions to promoting the social and cultural progress of mankind.

UNESCO’s choice of April 23 was inspired by a beautiful legend. April 23 is the death anniversary of the Spanish writer Cervantes, and it is also the "St. George's Day", a popular festival in Catalonia. Legend has it that the warrior George slayed the dragon to save the princess, and received a gift from the princess in return - a book, which symbolizes knowledge and power. On this day, Catalan women give their husbands or boyfriends a book, and the men give them a rose in return. Coincidentally, this day is the death anniversary of three famous literary masters: Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Vega. It is also the anniversary of the death of the American writer Nabokov, the French writer Maurice Drouant, and the Icelandic Nobel Prize winner for literature. Birthdays of award winner Laxness and many other literary figures. In addition to coincidence, it is people's love for books and their deep understanding of the importance of reading. The main theme is the same: whether you are old or young, whether you are poor or rich, whether you are sick or healthy, you can all enjoy the pleasure of reading, and you can respect and appreciate the literature, culture, and science that have made great contributions to human civilization. Thinking masters.

Reading has a huge impact on people’s growth. A good book can often change a person’s life. The spiritual realm of a nation depends to a large extent on the reading level of the entire nation. In order to further stimulate the enthusiasm for comprehensive reading, let us read a good book seriously!

Slogan of World Book Day

1. Knowledge is the best way to change your destiny. Today Let’s read together.

2. The Book of the Road to the World accompanies me to dispel confusion and fight against mediocrity

3. Reading allows the mind to reach places that cannot be reached by feet.

4. The book has its own golden house, and the book has its own beauty like jade.

5. There is poetry and calligraphy in your belly.

6. Volume is beneficial. Enter the world in the book and let yourself start to change.

7. Always immersed in the fragrance of books, your heart is pure and your appearance is as beautiful as the gods.

8. A bright lamp can illuminate a house, and a good book can illuminate every heart.

9. Read the books of sages and be civilized people.

10. May the light in the book always shine in your heart, and let the feeling in your heart stay gentle and long-lasting.

11. Books are the ladder of destiny, and books are the bridge to success.

12. Books are the manufacturing factory of culture, and books are the passport of life.

13. Discover beauty in books and enjoy life in books.

14. A good reader can speak well and go far.

15. Reading can broaden your horizons, make your mind bigger, and help you understand yourself and the world better.