Exciting activities at 10th World of Chinese Book Fair 2008

Our children wanted to purchase some Chinese story and reference books to read during the year end school holidays so they were excited when we visited the 10th World of Chinese Book Fair 2008 today Saturday, November 15, 2008.

The 10-day fair is held from 14th – 23rd November, 2008 at Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC), MINES Resort City, Seri Kembangan, KL.

There was wide selection of books with more than 780 booths from 200 exhibitors selling huge variety of great Chinese books and magazines in every price range, interest and reading level. My children had a fun time finding the books they want to read.

I must say that the book fair was very well organized with good and well planned arrangement. I had thought that a book fair sells books only but this book fair sells just about everything, not just books. So if you don't read Chinese books, you can still visit the book fair for their other interesting stuffs.

Besides books, the booths also sell school supplies, stationeries, educational programs and toys and many others.

There were also lots of other exciting activities which make the book fair also a fun fair for everyone; such as children dance performance, lion dance, kids playland, pets corner, multi media corner, magic shows and meeting your favourite radio announcers from MyFm Radio.

MCA president and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat was present to officially open the book fair. It was the first time I had seen him in person. He looks like a serious person.

The World of Chinese Book Fair is officially endorsed by the Malaysia Book of Records as the Largest Chinese books fair in Malaysia.

These two attractive girls add glitter and excitement to the book fair.


They are in striking pose and getting the crowd's attention.

An exhibitor using a rat mascot to attract visitors to his booth.


More than 200 exhibitors from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia offering variety of books.


Thousands of visitors at the book fair.


Book lovers finding the books they want to read.

Children looking for books that interest them.
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Books going for real bargain.


MCA president and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat visits one of the booths after opening the 10th World of Chinese Book Fair at MIECC in Seri Kembangan, KL.


I have no idea who this man is but he is definitely an important person judging by the number of photographers following him and taking his photos. If you recognise him, gentle reader, leave a comment and enlighten me please.

Updated 7th Feb 2009 : The important man in the photo is Dato' "Shen Mu Yu" (沈慕羽) An important man in promoting chinese education. Thanks to a reader from Beijing who had provided the info. 

Children performing a lion dance.


Children performing a Chinese fan dance.


A big crowd watching children performances on stage.

Children performing a cheerleading dance.


This young girl makes it looks so easy. Don't ever try it yourself.

Children performing a ball dance.

A Malay dance with hula hoop around the waist and moving the body.


An Indian dance using hula hoop and moving the body.


These boys performing crazy tricks and throws with Chinese yoyo.

A magician entertained the kids with his magical powers.


These children will become Sand Art artists in no time.

A pet corner with rabbits, guinea pigs and chicks for children to love the animals by holding and touching them.


This girl feeding a rabbit with carrot bought at RM3.00 per packet.

You can take photo together with this parrot for RM5.00


This beautiful radio show host from Malaysia's top Chinese radio station, MyFm 101.8 doing a live radio talk with the audience.

These two ladies in nun attires distributing free CDs and booklets on Buddhism.

Inflatable kiddies playland.


St John Ambulan personnel on duty.


The Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) building where the 10th World of Chinese Book Fair 2008 is held.