Artists from Shandong Art Troupe pose for a group photo after the Chinese cultural gala during the 27th Havana International Book Fair in the Cuban capital Havana on Feb 2. [Photo/Cultural Shandong]

"I am very happy with how the Chinese government assumed the commitment to be the nation guest of honor at our book fair ... They made a real effort to bring China's culture as an important gift for readers and in general for the Cuban public," he said.

The 27th Havana International Book Fair commenced on Feb 1 at the old Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabana in Havana. It is a major event in the Cuban publishing sector and is considered an important cultural event in the nation.

According to the book fair organizers, about 122 exhibitors from 22 nations attended the event at the main venue. The event is held in 22 sub-venues as well due to its broad academic, artistic and literary program, impossible to assemble people in a single site.

It will conclude its first stage in Havana on Feb 11 before traveling through the rest of the country until it ends on May 13 in the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba.

Xinhua contributed to the story.

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