Niël Terblanché
The world’s largest floating book fair, has attracted more than 25 000 visitors within the first week of being moored at the Port of Walvis Bay.
The vessel, which opened to the public on 5 July, offers a diverse selection of more than 5 000 book titles and hosts numerous events catering to a wide range of audiences.
People traveled as far as Zimbabwe and Botswana to experience the floating book fair.
Throughout the week, Logos Hope has hosted a variety of events for children, teenagers, youth, women, and parents.
Other events included the ‘Crew for a Day’ experience, which provided participants with a unique insight into life on the ship, and the ‘Meet the World’ event, attended by nearly 300 guests, including Namibia’s First Lady, Sustjie Mbumba.
Upcoming events on the Logos Hope include the theatrical performance ‘The Greatest Treasure’ for children, and ‘Shaping the Future’, a panel discussion on social topics open to all ages, including NGOs and NPOs.
Visitors can also enjoy stories and cultural presentations from representatives of various nations.
Logos Hope will remain open to the public at Port Walvis Bay until 21 July 21 and visitors are welcome from Monday to Sunday.
Tickets are available online via Webtickets, at Pick n Pay stores, and onboard the ship. The entrance fee is N$10 for adults aged 13 to 64, while seniors and children under 12 enjoy free entry, though port fees are not included.
One of the week’s significant highlights was the Namibia Business Symposium held on 8 July, organized by the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI).
The symposium, which took place aboard Logos Hope, focused on the current state and future opportunities in Namibia’s oil industry.
The symposium saw participation from key figures such as Neville Andre, the Governor of the Erongo Region, who extended a call for volunteerism and community collaboration.
Governor Andre pointed out the collective efforts of industry champions, community leaders, and the crew of Logos Hope, who worked together on various tasks aboard the ship, from welcoming passengers to engine maintenance.
