To mark this year's World Book Day, the 2025 Tianhe Civil Reading Event and Copyright Promotion Week started on April 19, blending elements from the 15th National Games that kick off in November and be jointly hosted by Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong.

With a special mix of "copyright + music" and "reading + sports", the event features activities including journal giveaways and relay card stamps to promote reading, copyright protection and fitness.

A magazine exchange and reading activity takes place at the opening of the Tianhe Civil Reading Event. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

Kids gather for a group photo in front of the display board at the opening of the reading event. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

Residents with a library reader's card can register on-site at the Longkou West and Huagang branches of the Tianhe District Library and pick up five journals published before 2024. The distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis and runs to April 27. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhequtushuguan]