World’s biggest floating book fair docks in Manila

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Books as cheap as three for P100 are among the reasons not to miss MV Doulos Hope, reportedly the world’s biggest floating library and book fair that docked near Eva Macapagal Cruise Terminal in Pier 15, Port Area, Manila and opened to the public last March 27.

Doulos Hope captains ; MV Doulos Hope docked in Pier 15 of Port Area in Manila ; the so-called 'world's largest floating library' offers hundreds of books and is set against Manila Bay's scenic backdropMANILA, Philippines —

The ship, which got its name from the Greek “doulos” to mean “servant of hope,” was built in Germany in 1991 and was first launched into service in May 2023. It is run by German non-profit organization GBA Ships and is manned by volunteers from all over the world, including Filipinos.. Besides the QR code reservation, a P50 entrance fee is collected for every adult. Children below 13 are free of charge.

 

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