MVDOULOS
\nThe World\u2019s Oldest Passenger Ship and
\nLargest Floating Bookshop on her first visit to Timor-Leste<\/p>\n
November 5 \u2013 10, 2008
\nDili \u2013 The DOULOS will open to the public for the first time in history in the port of Dili, on November 5, 2008.<\/p>\n
This World\u2019s Oldest Ocean-going Passenger Ship has been crossing oceans and building bridges between the nations for over 30 years by promoting Knowledge, Help and Hope. The ship\u2019s volunteer crew of 320 people from 50 countries offers an unique opportunity to cross cultural barriers, and raise cultural awareness and understanding of other cultures. Members of the public have opportunities to meet the international crew, experience the numerous cultures on board, and discover more about this historic ship.<\/p>\n
The DOULOS is operated by the non-profit charity organization Gute B\u00fccher f\u00fcr Alle (\u201cGood Books for All\u201d), based in Germany. The ship was originally built in 1914 – this makes her only 2 years younger than the Titanic! It is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the World\u2019s Oldest Ocean-going Passenger Ship still active. In the past 31 years, the DOULOS has visited almost 600 ports in 103 countries, and has welcomed over 21 million visitors on board. East Timor will be the 104th country she will visit.<\/p>\n
The 130-meter ocean-going vessel offers the World\u2019s Largest Floating Book Exhibition with 8,000 titles in English and a selection in Bahasa. The books cover a wide range of subjects: Dictionaries, novels, cooking, hobbies, sports, medicinal, Bibles, children books, Chrisitian books, etc… During her 6 days stay, various programs such as school visits and International Music Cafes will be offered.<\/p>\n
Opening Hours: Everyday, 09:30am \u2013 18:00<\/p>\n
Entrance Fee: Free<\/p>\n
Note: The ship’s largest event is actually held on-shore. The International Cultural Festival will take place at Sal\u00e3o Delta Nova, 18:00, on the 5th of November, 2008.<\/p>\n
Tickets: US$ 1,00
\nAvailable at:
\nZeon International (Mouzinho de Albuquerque Colmera)
\nLoja Livru Gracia (Kuluhun st.)
\nFor more information, please check www.doulos.org<\/p>\n
Felipe Boechat
\nMv Doulos \u2013 TIMOR LESTE
\nEmail: doulos.dili@gbaships.org
\nAMI CONVIDA ITA BO;OT SIRA MAI ASISTE RO\u2019O BIBLIOTECA<\/p>\n
LORON : 5 DE NOVEMBRO 2008<\/p>\n
FATIN : PORTO DILI<\/p>\n
HORAS : 09:30 \u2013 18:00 TL (Loke Loron \u2013 Loron)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MVDOULOS The World\u2019s Oldest Passenger Ship and Largest Floating Bookshop on her first visit to Timor-Leste November 5 \u2013 10, 2008 Dili \u2013 The DOULOS will open to the public for the first time in history in the port of … Continue reading