LOGOS HOPE: In Kuching for the fifth time since 1972, bringing knowledge, help and hope.
KUCHING: John Chai Wen Han, 20, is one of two Malaysian volunteers on board the MV Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, now berthed at the Sim Kheng Hong port in Pending here until Aug 1.
SHARING: Scouts from SMK Siburan listen to Logos Hope volunteer crew share information and experience.
ON THE WALL: Photos and artifacts depicting the history of Logos Hope.
Chai, who hails from Kuala Lumpur, joined the Logos Hope community consisting of an international crew of 400 volunteers from 60 countries for a unique lifetime experience to serve people at port communities around the world to bring knowledge through high-quality literature.
He decided to join the ship in May this year before furthering his university studies majoring in psychology because “I love doing something beneficial for society”.
“I get to explore a lot of culture and meet people from many countries. In my shift team, I work in the pantry. In my team, there are Swede, Mexican and Korean crew mates.
“It’s really nice and interesting to see how they communicate with each other,” Chai told Bernama when relating his experience on board the vessel.
David Jankowski, 24, of Poland, undertakes fire drills on board to ensure safety.
He said the MV Logos Hope, regarded as a genuine expression of international goodwill and understanding, was the best channel for him to help and serve the people.
Since joining the crew in 2010, he has called at various ports, including in Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, the Philippines, Libya and India.
FLOATING LIBRARY: The Logos Hope houses some 5000 books for sale on various topics.
As the world’s largest floating book fair, MV Logos Hope is in Kuching for the fifth time since 1972.
The current visit, from July 12 to Aug 1, offers an expanded selection of over 5,000 books at affordable prices, covering a range of subjects such as science, sports, hobbies, cookery, art, medicine, languages and philosophy.
REFRESHMENT: The cafeteria on board the Logos Hope.
MV Logos Hope, like other ships operated by GBA Ships e.V, a non-profit organisation based in Germany, sails around the world to bring knowledge, help and hope. It has made 1,400 port visits in over 160 countries since 1970 and has welcomed over 42 million visitors on board. – Bernama
HAVE SUITCASE, WILL TRAVEL: An over-sized suitcase attracts visitors to photograph themselves with it or in it.