British Embassy Launches #GreatBritishStories Phone Booth Library
The British Embassy is launching the #GreatBritishStories campaign through an interactive literary Phone Booth display at Fully Booked BGC.
The British Embassy Manila is starting a new chapter with the launch of the #GreatBritishStories campaign, featuring an interactive literary Phone Booth display at Fully Booked BGC from September 28 to October 18.
Featuring a life-size replica of the iconic British red telephone booth, the phone booth is filled with British stories – from beloved classics like Jane Austen novels to contemporary works, such as books penned by Dolly Alderton.
With a campaign called #GreatBritishStories, the British Embassy aims to showcase the UK’s rich literary heritage and promote British culture in the Philippines, inviting audiences to explore the depth and diversity of British literature.
Captured on display is a wide range of British authors and books, with a special emphasis on female characters and writers. By showcasing both classic and contemporary works, #GreatBritishStories demonstrates the enduring appeal and global influence of British literature.
Laure Beaufils, British Ambassador to the Philippines says,
I’m thrilled to bring a little piece of Britain to the Philippines with our phone booth library. I hope this will generate a lot of excitement for British literature,
We’ve got so many authors – classic or modern – to inspire Filipino readers. I hope they take the time to explore and enjoy these stories, and learn more about the UK and the values that Britain holds dear,
This collaboration with Fully Booked underscores the strong cultural links between the UK and the Philippines, as well as the universal appeal of great literature.
Jaime Daez, Managing Director of Fully Booked Philippines says,
We’re excited to host the phone booth display at our flagship store. This unique exhibit aligns perfectly with our mission to promote a love of reading and literature. It’s like having a small corner of Britain right here in our store, inviting customers to explore the wide range of storytelling the UK has to offer,
Patterned after the iconic red British phone booth, the design of which turns 100 years old this year, the #GreatBritishStories phone booth will be on display at Fully Booked BGC from September 28 to October 18.
Everyone is invited to channel their inner Alice in Wonderland, and get curiouser and curiouser about the interactive exhibit by taking the special quiz and getting a photo inside the phone booth to share on social media using #GreatBritishStories.
The phone booth library even has a phone so visitors can leave an audio message about their favourite British book or author, or even inspire someone else’s next great read.
Whether you’re a fan of Elizabeth Bennet’s strength, Matilda’s brilliance, or Dolly Alderton’s reflections, the British Embassy Manila invites readers to see things differently through the literary phone booth display. After all, every great reader’s journey starts with a single book.
The #GreatBritishStories campaign is a prologue to the Great British Festival, happening on 19-20 October at the BGC Amphitheatre. This year’s Great British Festival promises to be one for the books! It’s the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in British culture, from books to music, food, and more.
Head over to Fully Booked at Bonifacio High Street and celebrate #GreatBritishStories and discover the enduring connection between British literature and Filipino readers.