Large public turnout at 55th Cairo International Book Fair

The 55th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIB) witnessed a large public turnout, with up to 207,414 visitors since the event began on Thursday, lasting until February 6.

Families flocked from across the country as soon as the doors opened even despite low temperatures.

Culture Minister Neveen al-Kilany praised the outstanding turnout, embodying how much the Egyptian populace values knowledge and the positive effects that culture and arts have on the consciences of their children – something that can be built upon for an advanced society.