Zaragoza has lived on April 23 one of its most massive cultural days in recent years. According to the first surveys conducted by the organization, Zaragoza’s day 2025 has registered a notable increase of the public, with Thousands of people traveling throughout the day the Paseo de la Independencia, the Plaza de Aragón and the surroundings of the Plaza de Santa Engracia, Spaces that one more year have become the epicenter of the most important literary celebration in the city.
The participating exhibitors have valued the day very positively, highlighting An increase in sales of 15% compared to previous editions, and even up to 20% in some specific cases. But beyond the numbers, many agree on something especially exciting: the remarkable growth of children and youth public, which has shown great interest in literature and to learn about authors.
The celebration, Organized by the Permanent Book Commission (Copei) With the support of the government of Aragon, Diputación de Zaragoza and City Council of Zaragoza, this year has had 117 exhibitors and the participation of 450 authors signing copies Throughout the day.
Since the early morning, the Zaragozanos and visitors have filled the halls between the 117 installed positions, in which editorials, bookstores and authors have offered their works in a festive and cultural environment. The day has begun with a minute of institutional silence in memory of Pope Francis, Recently deceased. After this emotional tribute, institutional representatives have made the traditional tour of the exhibitors, greeting the professionals of the sector and sharing with the authors and the public the enthusiasm for this consolidated event in the cultural calendar of the city.
The president of Copei Rafael Yuste, has taken stock of the day highlighting the Continuous growth of this celebration: “We have grows again and we believe that citizens have this very consolidated day. We have to thank the institutions for the support that makes this day possible and the Book Fair and that we have that support make Zaragoza a cultural reference, which is consolidated and that the books flood the houses.”
Participation has beat figures again record with 117 positions and the presence of 450 authors, They have been signing specimens throughout the day. Besides, 5,900 carnations and 10,000 marks have been distributed, and 5,000 hand programs have been published that have guided the public among the activities, schedules and firm locations.
The president of the Government of Aragon, Jorge Azcón, that the Paseo de la Independencia has traveled, has expressed that “The day of San Jorge coincides with the day of the book, and that is that Aragon is also culture, Books are a fundamental part of culture. “
In addition, he wanted to “thank Copei and all the institutions that, together with the Aragon government, They organize a book day that is unique in Spain. All libraries and authors come together in the city center to commemorate, buy and read books, which is something that represents the Aragonese. “
The mayor of Zaragoza, Natalia Chueca, He has also participated in the initial route of the day, and has expressed that “We have to celebrate the golden moment that Aragon lives, The moment in which we are to celebrate our history, our culture and especially the future we have ahead, so I want to convey that message of happy Aragonese day and that today can enjoy it. It is a very important day for books and letters at a time when the rise for culture and letters in our city is revealed. “
On behalf of the Provincial Council of Zaragoza, the Deputy Delegate of Archives and Libraries of DPZ has been present, José Manuel Latorre, who has highlighted the importance of this event for the cultural sector by pointing out that it is Dand “one of the most important appointments to support the booksellers and the entire ecosystem that works around book and culture. For DPZ it is an achievement that we are institutionally present by making it possible for writers, editors, booksellers and all those who depend and work in the book today are here. Zaragoza’s Book Day is one of the most important milestones in Spain and we have to be proud. “
Throughout the day, the atmosphere has been festive, family and participatory, with a Altitious public assistance thanks also to the good weather: The Sun has accompanied throughout the day, encouraging thousands of people to go out to enjoy Aragon Day … and books. One more edition, Zaragoza has shown that it is a city that reads, celebrates and lives its culture with intensity.
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