It is considered to be the most important book fair in the world for international deals and trading. Besides selling and exhibiting new books and media products, there are reading and writing workshops, seminars, and autograph sessions for book lovers. Hong kong book fair free pass program for librarians about ala. The exhibition is divided into several themed zones representing various sectors in the world of publishing and ensuring that the hongkong book fair keeps up with trends in the industry. Jun 26, 2017 sports and leisure expo to debut alongside hong kong book fair new consumer fair to feature quality products and fun activities hong kong, jun 26, 2017 acn newswire the inaugural hong kong sports and leisure expo, organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, will be held 2125 july at the hong kong convention and. Millions are expected to turn up for hong kongs annual book fair, where you can expect workshops and authors talks alongside the multitude of booths. Hksar chief executive carrie lam toured the hong kong book fair on 20 july the second day. The hong kong book fair 2020 details chinahighlights. The annual exhibition at the city hall organised by the hong kong publishing federation could be regarded as the predecessor of the hong kong book fair. The number and variety of hong kong trade shows, conventions and fairs continues to rise as hong kong has established itself as one of the worlds leading and most vibrant exhibition venues. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. Jun 02, 2014 author kelly yang will share her passion for reading and writing, at this years hktdc hong kong book fair, 1622 july. Slew of celebrated authors set for hktdc hong kong book fair. Hong kong, june 18, 2015 acn newswire the 26th edition of the hktdc hong kong book fair on 1521 july features a starstudded slate of english language authors at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec.
The 5th edition will be 29 to 31 march 2019, held at hk arts centre. Jul 25, 2017 the 28 th hong kong book fair drew to a close today. Annual statistics of hkexs securities and derivatives markets, and also the london metal exchange. Hong kong book fair subdued after bookseller disappearances. Under the licensee contracts, we can produce and distribute the brands fashion apparels and accessories in hong kong.
On the 17,18 of july the book fair opened until midnight. But this year is the first fair held in hong kong since the disappearances of five booksellers from the city in late 2015. Lang mo and childrens paradise at the hong kong book. Hong kong book fair subdued after bookseller disappearances this article is more than 3 years old caution evident in buying and selling of politically sensitive material amid fears of growing. The hong kong book fair was held from 15 to 21 of july at hkcec, wan chai. The hong kong book fair 2018 will be held from 1824 july at hong kong convention and exhibition centre in wan chai. Census and statistics department took part in hong kong book fair. Other zones will focus on books related to the chinese mainland, taiwan, teenagers, children and religion. Since this years theme is romance literature, the events art gallery will be highlighting 10 hong kong romance authors, some of whom will be leading seminars specifically. Monthly calendar for the month october in year 2015. Breaking news, analysis and opinion from the scmps hong kong edition.
Panels giving details of the world statistics day 2015 and the 16bc were exhibited. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days. She visited the art gallery exhibitions and attended the event m21 tv programme, organised by the hong kong federation of youth groups. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. Hong kong, july 18 xinhua around 680 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions gathered at the hong kong book fair, which opened wednesday and offered readers an opportunity to explore the world through books and speeches by renowned writers from around the world. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. The hong kong book fair is pleased to offer the free pass program for. From sara wheelers adventure in antarctic to tim moores travel riding across europe on a bicycle, and from sophie hannahs rewriting of agatha christies legendary detective characters to her poetry work on modern marriage and everyday experiences, the british writers events organised by the british council and the partners. The weeklong event attracted close to one million visitors. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees and included some 360 cultural events to promote reading. The columnist will feature her bestselling childrens book wheres.
Over 580 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions joined the event. Some of the hong kong fairs and trade shows are the largest of their kind in the world. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you. Trade fairs hong kong trade shows 2018, 2019 and trade fair. Once a british colonial outpost, the worldclass city of hong kong is now one of asias most popular destinations. Agnes wong from environmental protection department, hksar government, gave a speech on the hong kong perspective. Book fair retrospective hktdc hong kong book fair 2020. Thomas lai, one of the authors of servus hong kong ii. Nearly 1 million visit hong kong book fair hktdc media room. Function suites, hong kong cricket club, 7 wong nai chung gap road, causeway bay. Art collector richard chang, director of investment firm tira holdings, gives a tour of some of his favorite galleries at this years hong kong. Please do not reply to this email directly as this address is unattended.
By 2004, we acquired three more popular brand licensee contracts. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention centre. Slew of celebrated authors set for hktdc hong kong book fair next month. Aug 20, 2018 hong kongs annual book fair good way to spend time during bad weather days the annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you go. Mountain of books thrown away after hong kong book fair hong. The columnist will feature her best selling childrens book wheres. A record number of more than 580 exhibitors are taking part in the event, organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, including new vendors from hungary, india and vietnam. Asian premiere ballet baroque brass chamber music chinese music chinese opera chinese theatre choral circus concerto contemporary ballet contemporary dance diva early music english theatre exclusive asian premiere family flamenco foreign language theatre gymnastic acrobatic dance installation instrumental jazz multimedia music theatre new works series orchestra percussion piano keyboard. You are receiving this trade promotion information since your contact resides in the database of hktdc.
Asian securitex hong kong, asian elenex hong kong, vinexpo hong kong, fashion access hong kong, ite international travel expo hong kong, smartexpo hong kong, hong kong book fair hong kong, hong kong international lighting fair hong kong, fashion week hong kong, hong kong electronics fair hong kong, food expo hong kong, hong. Sports and leisure expo to debut alongside hong kong book fair. The hong kong book fair was held from 15 to 21 of july at. May 25, 2011 a collectors view of the hong kong art fair. Apart from the alwayspopular general books pavilion, the wellreceived. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of cantonese and english books. Addition of reading the hong kong lecture series, popular series of. On 15,16,19 and 20 of july the book fair opened until 22. Author kelly yang will share her passion for reading and writing, at this years hktdc hong kong book fair, 1622 july.
Volunteer your time for fundraisers like the craft fair and book fairs come to our monthly general meetings. Readers invited to explore the world at hong kong book fair. Be a part of the executive board or be a chair person for one of our open fundraisersevents. I agree that the above information may be used by the hong kong trade development council hktdc for incorporation in its database for sending the information of hong kong book fair to me, and for direct marketing productsservices of hktdc.
More than 3,300 exhibitors from around the world will gather at asias largest spring electronics fair hktdcs hong kong electronics fair spring edition and international ict expo, showcasing the latest electronics products, technologies and ict solutions. We hired a cab to hong kong station also accessible by mtr, just 4 stops away to take the airport express line ael because the hotel shuttle bus was fully occupied. Jul 25, 2018 the annual weeklong hong kong book fair drew a record 1. Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. The hong kong book fair was held from 2026 july at hkcec, wan chai. Artists exhibitions viewing room books fairs galleries podcast 25 years search menu. The first major step extravaganza took to expand its market was to start its licensing business in 2002 with hello kitty. These positions will need to be filled so the pto can continue to support the school with field trips, cultural events, teachers special. Romance literature, the hong kong book fair 2018 south. The search for hong kong from mai 2020 result following trade fairs. Hong kong cricket club christmas fairs the hong kong cricket club has two festive fairs the first is a holiday bazaar thats certain to tick a few gifts off the shopping list. Apart from the alwayspopular general books pavilion, the well received. Jul 24, 2011 lang mo and childrens paradise at the hong kong book fair 2011 posted on july 24, 2011 by aileen hurried picture of the barricaded entrance to the hk convention center in wan chai i later learn there were like, a thousand people queueing outside on the first day, hence the umpteen barricades and guards to sort out snaking. Apr 27, 2015 27 april 2015 the worlds largest fair for gifts and premium products opened today at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec.
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