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Jiading played an important part in this year鈥檚 Shanghai Book Fair from August 15 to 21, introducing residents to new books, local writers and artists, and promoting the National Reading Initiative.
Among the many activities in the district, experts in Jiading鈥檚 history and culture shared their studies about Wellington Koo (1888-1985) with readers. The Jiading native was a highly regarded diplomat and a statesman of the Republic of China (1912-1949).
Children鈥檚 writer Dai Da and cartoonist Gan Feng brought their new books for signing. Steps away, the most popular Chinese Choir series picture books were exhibited. The series of picture books are based on ancient poems.
Five editions, including 鈥淟ovesickness,鈥 a story inspired by a poem of the same name by Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) poet Wang Wei (AD 701-761), 鈥淎 Traveler鈥檚 Song鈥 by Tang poet Meng Jiao (AD 751-814) and 鈥淣ight Thoughts鈥 by Tang poet Li Shangyin (AD 813-858).
A 鈥減oem kiosk鈥 was established during the event. Writers, artists and TV anchors recited masterpieces together with visitors. Shanghai Auto Museum provided picture books and DIY courses to enable parents and children experience automobile culture from different angles.
Calligrapher and seal-engraving master Han Tianheng visited the book fair with his new book and a small gift for every lover of seal-engraving 鈥 a specially made book label.
Han鈥檚 new book 鈥淭ianheng鈥檚 five arts鈥 is divided into five volumes 鈥 Chinese painting, calligraphy, seal-engraving, book collection and literary theory to showcase the author鈥檚 achievements in traditional arts.
There were also four parallel sessions in Jiading this year which were held at Jiading Library, Beiguan Village Study, Xinhua Bookstore Robinsons Galleria branch and Jiangqiao Wanda Plaza.
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