World Book Day is called World Book and Copyright Day, also known as "World Book Day". The original idea came from the International Association of Publishers. 1995 officially designated April 23rd as World Book and Copyright Day. Its purpose is to hope that people scattered around the world, whether you are old or young, whether you are rich or poor, whether you are sick or healthy, can enjoy reading, respect and thank those literary, cultural, scientific and ideological masters who have made great contributions to human civilization, and can protect intellectual property rights. On this day every year, 100 countries in the world hold various celebrations and book promotion activities.

Two. History of World Reading Day

From 65438 to 0995, the International Publishers Association put forward the idea of "World Reading Day" at the 25th Global Congress, and the Spanish government submitted the plan to UNESCO. Later, Russia thought that "World Reading Day" should also add the concept of copyright. The proposal to set up World Reading Day was put forward by Spain, and its inspiration came from the "St. George's Day" in Catalonia, Spain. According to library journal, World Book Day originated from a legend in Catalonia, Spain: a beautiful princess was trapped in the mountains by a dragon, and the warrior George defeated the dragon alone and rescued the princess; The present that the princess gave George was a book. Become a symbol of courage and strength from this book. April 23rd became "St George's Day". During the festival, Catalan residents have the custom of giving roses and books to their relatives and friends.

1995, UNESCO declared April 23rd as "World Reading Day". April 23rd, 2006 is the anniversary of the death of Cervantes, a famous Spanish writer, and Shakespeare, a famous British writer.

Three. practical activity

Foreign data show that since the announcement of World Reading Day, more than 100 countries and regions have participated in this activity. Many countries will carry out colorful activities on this day, week or month. During this period, libraries, media, publishing houses, schools, shops, communities and other institutions and groups will do things such as giving books and reading books to encourage people to read, and turn the publicity activities of reading into a lively and happy festival.

Situation in China In 2004, in order to implement the "knowledge project" with the aim of "advocating universal reading and building a reading society", library society of china held large-scale activities nationwide to let the public know about "World Reading Day".