Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Oct 27th-Nov 2nd: World's Largest Floating Book Fair Here in Brunei!


Date: October 27th - November 2nd 2007
Times:
October 27th - 6pm - 9pm
October 28th - 2pm - 9pm
October 29th until November 2nd - 10am - 9pm
Venue: Muara Port
Entrance: Free

About MV Doulos:
It was built in 1914, just two years after the Titanic sank
World's largest floating book fair on board
Oldest active ocean-going passenger ship in the world
The MV Doulos has visited over 100 countries in Latin America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Arabian Peninsula
Over 19 million people have climbed the ship's gangways over the past 28 years
Sheikhs, princes, prime ministers and presidents have greeted this "Grand Old Lady Of The Sea"
All the 300 crewmembers live on board and represent approximately 50 different nations serving on a voluntarily basis - sponsored by their family and friends
The crew has also been involved in providing long-term humanitarian aid in areas of great need or tragedy such as Sudan, Mozambique, India and Sri Lanka
Aside from the book fair, the public will also be treated to an international cultural show on board the ship
Photo credit: BB

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