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. At the same time, the organiser requests all activities e. This years event boasts record 680 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions. As i went on a saturday, it was as crowded as one would expect. Jul 22, 2015 the 21st century maritime silk route economic belt, proposed by chinese president xi jinping in 20, is a chinese strategic initiative to foster collaboration across asia and europe. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc. 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. Hktdc hong kong book fair july 2017 china expo fair. Nov 17, 2017 ahkok and his friends soon decided that hong kong, too, needs an anarchist book fair. The facilitators chose black instead of anarchist for safety reasons. Hundreds of brand new books were abandoned at this years hong kong book fair after the exhibition finished on july 21. Childrens paradise is a popular zone for youngsters and parents to visit.
Covering the political and cultural angles on the city as well as fiction and personal memoirs, these are our ten best books about hong kong. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. Hong kong, june 28, 2016 acn newswire an annual cultural highlight, the hong kong book fair will run from 2026 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees.
The banned books now on sale at hong kongs biggest book fair. Hong kong book fair, 29th hong kong book fair 2018. Bought four books in total though this was the effort of 9 hours walking and browsing, plus some. Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. The hong kong book fair is one of the worlds largest and most famous international book fairs. At first glance, hong kong seems an enviable hub for bibliophiles.
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. Hong kong book fair, 2012 its nice to be able to go to the hong kong book fair annually. The 27th hktdc hong kong book fair opens next month. In its 27th 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. The organiser, the hktdc, has always been striving to promote local reading culture.
The annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. 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. It is a 7 day event organised by hong kong trade development council hktdc and will conclude on 21jul2020. Its hard to find such largescale consumerorientated book fairs anywhere in the world. The hong kong book fair, which began july 20, is an annual event. This weekend34 years after london held its first anarchist book fairtheir plan will become a reality, in the form of black book fair. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of cantonese and english books.
Hong kong book fair 2018 hong kong, hong kong trade. We will not send you any promotional and other materials upon receiving your request with no charge. We invite you to visit our booth at the 20 hong kong book fair being held at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre from july 17th to 23rd. English avenue features 34 exhibitors, showcasing a wide variety of english books. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc media room. Hong kong book fair subdued after bookseller disappearances. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention centre. Jul 18, 2018 hong kong book fair draws readers looking for banned books, fans and bargain hunters despite the gloomy weather.
Jul 20, 2016 book lovers queue up early hoping to find their favourite books at the fair. Hong kong book fair will likely to be a medium where many pretty important goods are likely to be exhibited. 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. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you.
Hong kong book fair draws readers looking for banned books. Most of these tend to be about publishing, books, literature, library, linguistics and reading. It is served by over 110 airlines providing passenger andor freight services to around 220 destinations worldwide, including 52 cities. Hong kong book fair 2018 happens in hong kong, hong kong jul, 2018 focus on books,power banks. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates.
Hong kong book fair 2016 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. Mountain of books thrown away after hong kong book fair. Hktdc hong kong book fair represents one of the most important international exhibition for books, magazines, teaching books, topographical maps, which will take place in hong kong. Hong kong book fair 2012 international buddhist society. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year it is its 27th year. Jul 17, 2015 book fair shows hong kongs special place in china mark oneill july 17, 2015 08. 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. Every summer, bookworms from across hong kong flock to wan chai. Chetan bhagat returns to hong kong for 2012 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. Book fair shows hong kongs special place in china ejinsight.
Hong kong is a major international and regional aviation hub. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days. Jul 25, 2018 the annual weeklong hong kong book fair drew a record 1. Under the theme of reading the world what on earth is love. On this years edition, it will attend exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. Hong kong is one of the worlds most enigmatic cities and its complex history has captured peoples imaginations around the world, these ten mustread books about hong kong will help visitors understand what makes this extraordinary citys heart beat. Hong kong book fair young post south china morning post. Imag0346 imag0311 imag0323 imag0324 imag0343 share tweet pin mail sms. Hong kong book fair jul 2020, hong kong trade show. Chrissie chau kicked out of the hong kong book fair cnn.
Record exhibitor participation in hong kong book fair 2012 jumbo. This years hong kong book fair features 640 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions, setting a new record. There is a dedicated zone in the art gallery showcasing. Public hosted by discover hong kong australia interested. Hong kong book fair 2018 hong kong, hong kong trade shows. 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.
We will be releasing new dharma lecture publications from the venerable guan cheng. 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 go. The 27th hong kong book fair held by hong kong trade development council has attracted a recordbreaking 640 exhibitors from 35. 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. Lang mo and childrens paradise at the hong kong book. The 29th edition of hong kongs biggest book expo returns. Jul 25, 2016 the 2016 hong kong book fair, the most important event in the citys literary calendar, opened its doors on wednesday to familiar long queues and hordes of special security personnel on watch. The 23rd annual hktdc hong kong book fair 2012, held from july 19 to 24, attracted some 900,000 visitors during its weeklong run.
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