University of Banja Luka at 23rd Banja Luka Book Fair

The University of Banja Luka is exhibiting its editions at the 23rd Banja Luka Book Fair, traditionally organized by the ‘Glas Srpske’ daily newspaper.

‘This has been the fifth time the University of Banja Luka has participated in this event. This is a rare opportunity for presenting the overall production of the University’, says Prof. Goran Latinovic, PhD, Vice-Rector for Scientific Research and Development of the University of Banja Luka, adding that the total of 162 titles can be found at the stand. 

‘There are all publications released from the University, either in the form of publisher or co-publisher, regardless of the year of publication’, says Prof. Latinovic, pointing out the fact that the stand is one of the most visited ones, displaying a range of publications, such as monographs, textbooks, books of proceedings, journals, and alike.

The stand was also visited by Prof. Radoslav Gajanin, PhD, Rector of the University of Banja Luka, along with Mr Stevo Mirjanic and Mr Alen Seranic, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management and Minister of Science and Technology of the Republic of Srpska respectively.

Opening ceremony

Mr Ljubivoje Rsumovic, a renowned children’s poet from Serbia, delivered a welcoming speech, labelling the Fair as a festival of written word, illustrated emotions, editors’ wisdom, publishing ingenuity, and readers’ curiosity.

The visitors were also welcomed by Mr Dane Malesevic, Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Srpska, saying that the Fair was among the most significant cultural event in the Republic of Srpska, promoting literature, publishing, and culture on the whole.  

‘It is beyond words to describe the contribution to the reputation of the Republic of Srpska by the organizers of the event by gathering renowned authors from the world of literature, publishing, and science at one place, celebrating  the institution of book.

Book Fair lasting until 17 September

The 23rd International ‘Banja Luka 2018’ Book Fair is scheduled for 11-17 September 2018, on the premises of the Borik Sports Hall. The working hours of the Fair are 10a.m.-8 p.m, the tickets being sold at BAM 1.00.