For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of cantonese and english books. Bangladeshborn hong kong based author maria chaudhuri attends the hong kong book fair english reading and creative writing series, sharing her experience at the heart of memoir. Hong kong book fair 2018 happens in hong kong, hong kong jul, 2018 focus on books,power banks. But this year is the first fair held in hong kong since the disappearances of five booksellers from the city in late 2015. Published on jul 19, 2015 nigeriaborn english poet and author ben okri has won numerous international prizes. We had a great time to share our thoughts and experiences with you all. Visual identity design for hong kong book fair 2015. Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. Chrissie chau kicked out of the hong kong book fair cnn travel. At the hong kong book fair, he guides the readers a journey into the imagination. Hong kong s 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.
The search for hong kong from mai 2020 result following trade fairs. 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. Jun 02, 2014 author kelly yang will share her passion for reading and writing, at this years hktdc hong kong book fair, 1622 july. Hong kong book fair 2015 from heavy tomes to cult comics, whatever your fancy, the hong kong book fair will tickle it. Aug 20, 2018 the annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer.
British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. We were excited to interact with all the participants by sharing the latest information on elearning and international english assessments. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. There will be no admission to the venue 45 minutes before the announced daily closing time of the fair. Event in hong kong by discover hong kong australia on wednesday, july 18 2018 with 1.
Jul 19, 2017 28th hong kong book fair opens with travel theme. Sift through thousands of books from more than 580 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions across the globe. By thinking out of the edubox updated about 5 years ago. The hong kong sports and leisure expo will be held concurrently with book fair. The consulate will be holding a booth at this years hong kong book fair. 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. The hong kong book fair returns for the 26 th year, bringing a world of literature to your fingertips. 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. Breaking news, analysis and opinion from the scmps hong kong edition. Trade fairs hong kong trade shows 2018, 2019 and trade fair. Thank you all for taking your time to visit our booth at hong kong book fair 2015.
Mountain of books thrown away after hong kong book fair hong. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year it is its 27th year. Hong kong, july 20, 2017 acn newswire book publishing is facing increasing challenges posed by the internet, which has become the font of most reading and knowledge in the digital era. The hong kong book fair is one of the worlds largest and most famous international book fairs. Under the theme of reading the world what on earth is love. The hong kong book fair 2015 the hong kong book fair. Mr chip tsao multilingual hong kong based columnist, broadcaster, and writer. 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. Census and statistics department took part in hong kong book fair 2015 to promote the world statistics day 2015 and 2016 population by. Census and statistics department took part in hong kong book fair. Hong kong book fair young post south china morning post. Hong kong book fair, july 15 21 by localiiz 9 july 2015 share. Exhibitor directory and list of 693 exhibiting companies participating in 2020 edition of hong kong book fair, hong kong to.
The british council is proud to bring two uk writers, ben okri and keith gary to the hong kong book fair this year for a series of talks and events. Each year, for 24 years, the growing number of visitors has reaffirmed the popularity of the fair, reaching over 980,000 in 20. Hong kong book fair subdued after bookseller disappearances. Romance literature, the hong kong book fair 2018 south. The hong kong book fair 2015 book lovers wonderland. Carol thatcher is the author of several bestselling books, including below the parapet, a biography of her late father, sir denis thatcher, on life as the iron ladys husband and as the first male consort in 10 downing street. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days. The hong kong book fair was held from 15 to 21 of july at hkcec, wan chai. Bangladeshborn hong kong based author maria chaudhuri attends the hong kong book fair english reading and creative writing series, sharing her. The facilitators chose black instead of anarchist for safety reasons. Hong kong book fair 2015 with ben okri and keith gary.
The organiser, the hktdc, has always been striving to promote local reading culture. Young post covers the latest news, views and stories on hong kong students, school life, sport and local education, as well as keeping tabs on whats hot and whats not. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. Jun 28, 2016 28 june 2016 an annual cultural highlight, the hong kong book fair will run from 2026 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre.
The columnist will feature her bestselling childrens book wheres. 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. Jul 11, 2016 having been running for more than 25 years, the hong kong book fair is one of the biggest events of its kind in the region. Nov 17, 2017 ahkok and his friends soon decided that hong kong, too, needs an anarchist book fair. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year is its 28th year. Thank you for visiting us at hong kong book fair 2015. Hong kong book fair examines publishing challenges.
Hong kong book fair 2018 hong kong, hong kong trade shows. Simple and bright graphics of overlapping books create a fresh, relax and youthful atmosphere for the. Most of these tend to be about publishing, books, literature, library, linguistics and reading. Hong kong book fair is an international book fair and has established itself as a platform for cultural exchange, not just for hongkong but the globe as a whole. Mountain of books thrown away after hong kong book fair. In its 27 th edition, the fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc with more than 600 exhibitors from some 30 countries and regions expected to take part, including newcomers from chile, germany, indonesia, iran, portugal. Media in category hong kong book fair the following 43 files are in this category, out of 43 total.
Hong kong is the city of food, and this annual fair sponsored by the hong kong trade development council, is the leading food trade event gathering over 900 exhibitors with delicacies and the finest selection of foods from every corner of the world. The event is organized by the hong kong trade development council, a statutory body that organizes over 30 trade fairs each year to promote hong kong as a platform for doing business. 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. Last year, lang mo photo albums at the hong kong book fair were the talk of the town, drawing crazy huge crowds whenever the leng mo had a book signing. At first glance, hong kong seems an enviable hub for bibliophiles. Exhibitors, list of companies at hong kong book fair, hong kong. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you. The hong kong book fair 2018 will be held from 1824 july at hong kong convention and exhibition centre in wan chai.
The hong kong book fair will take place on 7 days from wednesday, 15. Census and statistics department took part in hong kong. On the 17,18 of july the book fair opened until midnight. Please contact the pcll providers city university of hong kong, the chinese university of hong kong, and the university of hong kong. Citizens read books at the hong kong book fair in hong kong convention and exhibition center in hong kong, south china, july 15, 2015. Ticket holders of hong kong book fair can visit both fairs on the same day. This weekend34 years after london held its first anarchist book fairtheir plan will become a reality, in the form of black book fair. Please tick here if you object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing. Hkt e ducation hkte exhibited an array of elearning products at the twoday hong kong book fair 2016 at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre in july. Biographer carol thatcher is among the highprofile speakers coming to the 2015 hktdc hong kong book fair, 1521 july. Hong kong book fair will likely to be a medium where many pretty important goods are likely to be exhibited. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc media room. The annual weeklong hong kong book fair drew a record 1. Confessions of a reluctant reader a dialogue with keith gray.
One publisher, taiwans hebron soft limited, appeared to have left dozens of its magazines behind. Acn newswire the 28th hong kong book fair opened today and will run through 25 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. The continuing success of hktdc hong kong book fair is a tribute to its longterm exhibitors and to the enthusiasm of the hong kong public for reading and education. Hong kong book fair is going to be organised at hong kong convention and exhibition centre, hong kong from 15 jul 2020 to 21 jul 2020 this expo is going to be a 7 day event. Hong kong, july 18, 2018 acn newswire the 29th hong kong book fair, organised by hktdc, opened today and runs until 24 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec in wan chai. The general consulate of france in hong kong and macao will be holding a booth at the hong kong book fair 2015. Jul 25, 2016 hong kong book fair subdued after bookseller disappearances.
The hong kong book fair was held from 2026 july at hkcec, wan chai. Smart food at hong kong book fair 20, grand hall, hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Entering its 25th edition this year, the fair continues to present a vast variety of publications and over 300 cultural events featuring high calibre. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a. The annual exhibition at the city hall organized by the hong kong publishing federation could be regarded as the predecessor of the hong kong book fair. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees.
Forum addresses crisis or opportunities in digital era. 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. Jun 25, 2010 the hong kong book fair has decided to ban publicity activities which they deem indecent and crass, in particular, lang mo book signings. The general consulate of france in hong kong and macao is proud to announce the organisation of night activities at the hong kong book fair 2015. Every summer, bookworms from across hong kong flock to wan chai. The 29th edition of hong kongs biggest book expo returns. If you are interested in our products, id like to further discuss with you about our business opportunities in the future. Subscribe book fair news the format of the email address provided is incorrect 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. Christophe onoditbiot is coming to the hong kong book. In light of the development of the coronavirus outbreak, the hong kong fur federation treats the safety of our exhibitors, buyers and members as our top priority.
Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention centre. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you go. On 15,16,19 and 20 of july the book fair opened until 22. Hundreds of brand new books were abandoned at this years hong kong book fair after the exhibition finished on july 21. Exhibitors left behind books they failed to sell during the sevenday. Renowned french author and journalist, christophe onoditbiot, will be visiting hong kong on wednesday 15th and thursday 16th of july 2015. Entering its 25th edition this year, the fair continues to present a vast variety of publications and over 300 cultural events featuring high calibre authors under the theme reading the world.
1250 1595 675 200 290 1214 506 228 476 1026 229 1629 1208 1375 1407 283 1598 1156 331 1491 978 249 634 1150 1203 345 1271 848 108 332 904 1124 1339