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This year marks the 30^th anniversary of the book fair Sa(n)jam Knjige u Istri – Pula’s Festival of Books and Authors, which will take place from November 29^th to December 8^th, 2024, at the House of the Croatian Defenders in Pula. The festival's theme, Microcosmos, reflects the unique identity of Pula and Istria while embracing universal cultural and literary values.

First held in 1995, the festival’s longevity has instilled in its organizers a deep sense of responsibility to honor those who built it over the decades, as well as its loyal audience. The theme for this momentous milestone was chosen two years ago, aiming to celebrate the essence of Istria’s cultural microcosmos and convey it through literary and cultural programs accessible to broader public.

The 30^th Sa(n)jam knjige u Istri offers a rich program featuring over 100 events and more than 100 authors from across the globe. Renowned guests such as Rob Riemen, Mihail Šiškin, Tanino Liberatore, Karolina Ramqvist, and Dubravka Stojanović will participate in festival’s programe, alongside celebrated authors like Dragan Velikić, Ivica Đikić, and Ante Tomić, who will promote their latest works. Complementing this literary diversity, the festival will feature around 30,000 titles from over 300 publishers, with a special focus on Italian publishers.

In addition to its literary highlights, the festival promises remarkable musical performances by Rambo Amadeus, Tereza Kesovija, and Sejo Sekson, along with exhibitions, performances, and concerts, adding another layer of cultural enrichment.