Gaudeamus Caravan in Timisoara
Radio Romania 2019 Gaudeamus Caravan reached Timisoara, with the most important Romanian publishers and foreign book distributors presenting their offer.
Leyla Cheamil, 22.05.2019, 13:50
‘Knowledge is a treasure, knowledge is power’ is one of the best known Romanian proverbs that highlights the importance of education. One of the events promoting reading is Radio Romania Gaudeamus Caravan which on Wednesday reached the western city of Timisoara, which was designated European Capital of Culture in 2021.
Organized by the public radio between May 22 and 26, the Caravan brings to Timisoara the best known and most appreciated Romanian publishers and most reputed foreign book distributors. They will present the people of Timisoara with the latest books released in Romania and abroad, the best sellers of the moment and staple books which represent the best companion for the summer holidays.
The 11th edition of the Timisoara Caravan also brings a varied selection of educational games which alongside the wide range of children’s literature make Radio Romania Gaudeamus Fair the best destination for parents in search of the most attractive gifts for June 1st, Children’s Day. Besides the publishers’ offer, the fair is also attractive thanks to the public contests such as Gaudeamus Tombola which offers many prizes, the Miss Reading contest, the title being awarded to the most beautiful woman visiting the fair, or the contest entitled ‘Reading is just round the corner’ which targets high school students and is organized by Radio Romania Timisoara.
According to Professor Elena Ligia Jebelan, a member of the jury, during this contest, the high school students will talk about books, about spiritual infinity found in books. She explained that ‘the dialogue between young people will peak during the debates, which raise the issue of social and cultural commitment of intellectuals, preparing them for transforming the world’.
Also as part of the Gaudeamus Fair, a project will run entitled ‘A-Grade Guests: Romania’s Best Students’ which will be unfolding in all of Romania’s cities that host Radio Romania Gaudeamus Fairs and which reward and promote those who obtain notable results in international competitions. The people of Timisoara are also encouraged to donate books as part of the campaign ‘Books Return Home’ which was initiated and is being run by Radio Romania. Visitors can offer books to those who don’t have access to them.
Radio Romania Gaudeamus Carvan was previously in Oradea (in the west) and, after Timisoara, it will be heading to the Black Sea resort of Mamaia, to Brasov, in the centre of the country, and to Iasi, in the east, to reach Bucharest in the autumn, like every year. (translation by L. Simion)
