The fifth hong kong international stationery fair, which took place last week, saw a record attendance 29 per. Aug 20, 2018 the annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. The 29th hong kong book fair and the second hong kong sports and leisure expo, organised by the hktdc, concluded that the sevenday. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of cantonese and english books.
This is a reflection of hong kong peoples love of reading and fondness for cultural activities, said hktdc acting executive director benjamin chau. If spending hasnt quite kept pace with growing attendance, still the hong kong book fair is one to watch this year. During the past 20 years the number of exhibitors has grown from 149 to 504 in 2009, with corresponding growth of attendance from 200,000 to 900,000 in 2009. Hong kong s black book fair took place november 1719, 2017 in the lecture theatre of the visual arts centre, close to the admiralty area where the umbrella movement was ignited by a police attack on demonstrators three years earlier. With the theme, reading the world reading for a better world, the fair attracted 560 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions, which also set a record. For many years now, global consumption of wine and spirits has. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. 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.
Hktdc hong kong book fair july 2020 represents one of the most important international exhibition for books, magazines, topographical maps, teaching books, which will take place in hong kong. It also became a haven from chinas censorship, reports. Full list of event exhibitors from hktdc hong kong watch and clock fair, 2019, at hktdc. Aug 02, 2018 how the hong kong book fair became the worlds largest with over one million visitors, the weeklong event rivals world cup attendance. The scene outside the art book fair at moma ps1 in queens, new york. The hong kong trade development council hktdc this week said 920,000 people, both from the trade and the public, visited the 2010 hong kong book fair from, held july 21 to july 27, a 2% rise. Organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, the eighth asian licensing conference 78 jan 2019, featured some 30 speakers from renowned brands and global licensing experts. I think if you mention the words hong kong to people anywhere in the world they immediately have a picture of, a feeling in their minds, mr okri said. Hong kong should find a way to turn the book fair into a cultural powerhouse. Sales at the annual hong kong book fair were down by at least 10 per cent this year, some exhibitors said on tuesday as extradition bill protests over the weekend brought traffic around the venue to a halt. Every year the hong kong book fair attracts many people. Sales down at least 10 per cent at hong kong book fair. Some of the contraband books sold at the event are listed at bbcs website. Ppai media hong kongs gifts and printing fairs report.
The fair was held concurrently with the third hong kong sports and leisure expo, the sevenday hong kong book fair. Super pass was on offer to book lovers for the first time. Nearly 1 million visitors attend hong kong book fair. The hong kong publishing market may be smaller than that of mainland china or taiwan, but its annual book fair which is organized by the hong kong trade development council and held every summer at the hong kong convention and exhibition centeris definitely a mustsee travel destination. With attendance now exceeding one million visitors, this is the place not only to buy books, but to find out more about islam through a range of cultural and artistic activities. Book lovers turn out in force for hong kong book fair. The hong kong book fair, now in its 25th year, remains firmly focused on the chineselanguage titles, but has begun to add professional elements and global authors. The 29th hong kong book fair and the second hong kong sports and leisure expo, organised by the hktdc, concluded that the sevenday book fair attracted a. 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 gets professional, goes global. Book fair opens with record exhibitor participation more than 400 cultural events highlight fairs 24th edition 17 july 20 a record 560 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions are taking part in the 24th hktdc hong kong book fair, which opened today and continues through 23 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec. Prep work, a thoughtful budget and wisdom from seasoned buyers can reshape an often daunting purchase into an achievable one. If you arent aware of the hong kong book fair, then you must be new in town. 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.
Despite the tense atmosphere in the city in recent days, the sevenday hong kong book fair attracted close to 1 million visitors in. Vdo english, an english learning platform that offers free apps, online products and teaching materials, debuts at the 29th hong kong book fair on july 18, 2018. Despite reports that there were fewer publishers, the book fair managed to draw in a record attendance of almost 1. The next show will be held from 26 to 28 may 2020 at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Ticket holders can visit both hong kong sports and leisure expo and hong kong book fair with the same ticket adult. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention centre. Hong kong book fair sees record high attendance with over. Find your reliable event exhibitors online at our hktdc hong kong watch and clock fair. Jul 23, 2019 sales at the annual hong kong book fair were down by at least 10 per cent this year, some exhibitors said on tuesday as extradition bill protests over the weekend brought traffic around the venue. The fair, one of the worlds largest, ends on tuesday. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you go. Sales down at least 10 per cent at hong kong book fair 2019 as. Braving crowds at hong kong book fair the new york times.
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. Book fair retrospective hktdc hong kong book fair 2020. Hong kong book fair looks to top one million visitors. In attendance are publishers, distributors, literary agents, consumers, digital media companies, film and production companies and bookstores. By kate whitehead the hong kong book fair celebrates its 25 anniversary this year and organizers hope that it will finally see one million visitors pass through the doors. The hong kong book fair is so popular that it drew more people last year 900,000 than recent legislative byelections 579,000. May 07, 2018 7 may 2018 organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc and coorganised by the hong kong medical and healthcare device industries association hkmhdia, the ninth edition of the hktdc hong kong international medical devices and supplies fair opened today and continues through 9 may at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec. On this years edition will attend exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. Event in hong kong by discover hong kong australia on wednesday, july 18 2018 with 1. The fair, to be held this year from july 21 to 27, has always been something of a publishing pilgrimage. Sales down at least 10 per cent at hong kong book fair 2019. On leaving the university, a students caution money shall be used to offset the graduation fee or, if the student is not graduating, be returned to the student. Largestever hktdc medical fair opens hktdc media room. Set the theme as reading your passage to the world.
Hktdc hong kong book fair july 2020 china expo fair. This year, the hong kong book fair continued to enjoy the publics widespread support, with attendance breaking the one million mark for the third consecutive year. Welcome to vinexpo hong kong 2020 from 08 to 10 july 2020. Its an annual book lovers extravaganza, where you can pick up some bibliophile bargains for the whole family. 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. Jul 25, 2018 the 29th hong kong book fair and the second hong kong sports and leisure expo, organised by the hktdc, concluded that the sevenday book fair attracted a record number 1. Breathe in the sea air around victoria harbor, then take a ferry to kowloon for authentic street markets. Tdc claims 980,000 visitors to book fair, but attendance. Opened in september 2005, this theme park is one of the most visited destinations in hong kong.
The hong kong book fair ended its sevenday run on tuesday with a record 1. Fair details hktdc hong kong sports and leisure expo. The weeklong literary and cultural extravaganza, organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc and held at the. The hong kong trade development council hktdc this week said 920,000 people, both from the trade and the public, visited the 2010 hong kong book fair. Hong kong, july 17, 2019 acn newswire the 30th hktdc hong kong book fair, organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, opened today and runs until next tuesday 23 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec in wan chai. Combined book exhibit initials of showautographing 277 white. Jul 23, 2019 tdc claims 980,000 visitors to book fair, but attendance noticeably thinner. 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. Booker prize winner ben okri, attending the event for the first time, enthused about hong kong and the book fair.
Some 980,000 visitors showed up slightly down from. One of hong kongs hidden traits is how close it is to nature. Take a tram to victoria peak, hong kong islands highest point, for breathtaking views of the city and victoria harbor or set sail for lantau island. Besides selling and exhibiting new books and media products, there are reading and writing workshops, seminars, and autograph sessions for book lovers. Speaking at the hong kong book fair, taiwanese author lung yingtai said, hong kong is an excellent venue to organise book fairs, it can even be a book exhibition centre in the region. More information regarding the 6th edition in 2020 will be coming soon. The hong kong book fair 2020 details china highlights. Attendance for the event, one of the worlds largest, was up from last years figure of almost 1 million. On 11 july 2019, dreams fc decided to selfrelegate to the hong kong first division due to lack of funds. It has become one of the largest book fairs in east asia attracting more than 370 publishers and exhibitors from the peoples republic of china prc, hong kong, macau, taiwan, singapore, and other countries. Roy liu china daily a student reads an english book at the 29th hong kong book fair, hong kong. How the hong kong book fair became the worlds largest with over one million visitors, the weeklong event rivals world cup attendance.
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. I think that hong kong is no longer a place that supports independent publishing, since the causeway bay books event. Ive always felt that hong kong is kind of a place of the imagination. Bbc culture how the hong kong book fair became the. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year is its 28th year. This year the fair takes place from 18 to 24 july at its usual spot, the hong kong convention centre in wan chai. The book fair was held july 1723 at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec. The 27th hong kong book fair ended on tuesday, after drawing a record attendance of close to 1. Record exhibitor attendance at hong kong book fair. The hong kong book fair duke university libraries blogs.
Bbc culture how the hong kong book fair became the world. This years fair, organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, features more than 250 cultural events under the theme reading the world, writing the future. Hong kong book fair sees record high attendance with over 1 million visitors hong kong book fair sees record high attendance with over 1 million visitors the 29th hong kong book fair and the second. All visitors are requested to note the emergency measures under the following situations. Hktdc hong kong book fair breaks alltime attendance records. Hong kongs black book fair issue 400, spring, 2018. Book fair attendance down but average spending higher. The hong kong book fair is a significant cultural event in the asiapacific region, said hktdc deputy executive director benjamin chau. Attendance for the event, one of the worlds largest. Public can access to all three exhibitions with one ticket, forming an even greater synergy in bringing the biggest number of relevant visitors. The 30th hktdc hong kong book fair and the 3rd hktdc hong kong sports and leisure expo, organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, both drew to a close today. Cultural july citywide campaign, drawing more than 300,000 attendees. Jul 26, 2016 the 27th hong kong book fair ended today, after drawing record attendance of close to 1.
The first stem world will be staged concurrently with the hktdc hong kong book fair 2019 and hong kong sports and leisure expo from 1723 july. Mar 06, 2018 to boost attendance, some fairs keep ticket prices low, even free. In 2018, there were 670 exhibitors, and the attendance was close to 1,000,000. Despite the tense atmosphere in the city in recent days, the sevenday hong kong book fair attracted close to 1 million visitors in 2019, giving members of the public the chance to enjoy their favourite books and take part in various cultural events. Hktdc hong kong book fair breaks alltime attendance. The weeklong literary and cultural extravaganza, organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc and held at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre, featured an extensive. A southern chinese court sentenced hong kong journalists to up to five years in prison on wednesday, the washington post reports.
The hong kong book fair 2020 details chinahighlights. A total of 980,000 people attended the hong kong book fair this year, the first time the annual event saw visitor numbers drop below the one. Most visitors to the fair were drawn by the lure of new books releases. Hong kong, july 26, 2016 acn newswire the 27th hong kong book fair ended today, after drawing record attendance of close to 1. The organiser, the hktdc, has always been striving to promote local reading culture. The 24th hktdc hong kong book fair drew more than 980,000 visitors, setting an alltime attendance record for the weeklong event, according to the organizer, the hong kong trade development council hktdc. Banned political books in china thrive in hong kong wsj. Hong kong book fair draws huge crowd photo china daily. Launched over 20 years ago, vinexpo hong kong is the most renowned international trade show for professionals in the wine and spirits industry throughout the asiapacific region. Exhibitors said attendance for the weeklong fair with 680 vendors had been mostly low. Calvin ng china daily a woman right is among the first visitors of the hong kong book fair 2019, at hong kong convention and exhibition center, hong kong, on july 17, 2019.
Hong kong book fair kicks off, bigger than ever south. The hong kong book fair 2019 opens at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre in wan chai, hong kong, july 17, 2019. Event exhibitor list hktdc hong kong watch and clock fair. Jul 25, 2018 the annual weeklong hong kong book fair drew a record 1. The annual weeklong hong kong book fair drew a record 1. Hong kong book fair, held annually in july, is organized by the hong kong trade development council.
Jul 08, 2019 t he keys to a rewarding homebuying journey are within reach. The beijing book fair is attended by over 30,000 people each year. Feb 14, 2020 hong kong disneyland is the worlds fifth disney theme park and the second in asia. Can the 2019 hong kong book fair beat last years 1. Jul 17, 2019 hong kong, jul 17, 2019 acn newswire the 30th hktdc hong kong book fair, organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, opened today and runs until next tuesday 23 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec in wan chai. A total of 10 teams contest the league, including eight sides from the 201819 hong kong premier league and two promoted from the 201819 hong kong first division, replacing relegated dreams fc and hoi king. Hong kong book fair sees record high attendance with over 1. Over a fourday period, the concurrent fairs welcomed a total of about 67,000 attendees from 150 countries and regions, an increase of four percent compared to the previous year. The hong kong book fair s organiser still expects about 1 million visitors, similar to.
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