NBDB celebrates World Book & Copyright Day on April 22

Published April 18, 2012 5:44pm

The Philippines will celebrate the 2012 World Book and Copyright Day with a one-of-a-kind “school fair” at the Planas Garden in Quezon Memorial Circle on Sunday, April 22. Highlighting the importance of books and copyright, the National Book Development Board (NBDB), the Quezon City Government and IPO Philippines have partnered with the Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS), Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (FILSCAP), and Vibal Publishing to organize a special celebration. The event, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., is free and open to the public.

The public will be treated to a fair with a mini book fair, booths, prizes, and special shows, including a puppet show with a segment by famous ventriloquist Wanlu at 2 p.m. Comic book and graphic novel enthusiasts can visit the Komikon booth.

Other activities include storytelling, poetry reading, and free picture-taking with a “pirate” and other “crime lords” to draw the public’s attention to the fact that piracy is a punishable crime. This photo booth will be put up by FILCOLS.

There will also be a balagtasan by The Batutes, a rap contest, and bands -- featuring Sundown Caffeine, Hinlalato, Black Summer, Speakeasy, Mom's Cafe, and Qung, as well as performances by Dee Jay Alvaro, Toto Sorioso, Art Galerio, and Kaligta.

For more information, please get in touch with Beverly Siy through 09193175708 or e-mail her at beverlysiy@gmail.com. - press release from Freelance Writers' Guild of the Philippines (FWGP)

Tags: copyright, intellectualpropertyrights, antipiracy