Hong kong book fair 2014 event update jul 24 2014 date. The 27th hktdc hong kong book fair opens next month. 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. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. If youd like to contact any of the publishers or authors directly, simple click the blue inquiry button on the right hand side of the entry. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days. Renowned uk authors to feature at hong kong book fair. Ticket holders of hong kong book fair can visit both fairs on the same day. Other zones will focus on books related to the chinese mainland, taiwan, teenagers, children and religion. Vicky kung took a trip to the 20 hong kong book fair. We will not send you any promotional and other materials upon receiving your request with no charge. The fair will provide selected librarians from the u. The hong kong trade development council will join hands again with hong kong watch manufacturers association ltd.
Hong kong, july 3, 2017 acn newswire the 28th edition of the hktdc hong kong book fair will be held from 19 to 25 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec. The last day of the 201920 school year is monday, june 15, 2020. 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. Lang mo and childrens paradise at the hong kong book. You are receiving this trade promotion information since your contact resides in the database of hktdc. At first glance, hong kong seems an enviable hub for bibliophiles. To view the complete details for the book and its publisher or author, simple click details. We had a great time speaking to hundreds of parents and children some of whom were babies and toddlers in their buggies, some were beginner, emergent or fluent readers. Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. The hong kong book fair 2020 details china highlights.
The 15th edition of this worlds second largest lighting fair has attracted 2,360 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions, welcoming the new exhibitors from denmark, israel, turkey and the united arab emirates. Watch and write a response to finnish director laura neuvonens animated short film the last knit to win fabulous prizes. The fair is also the venue for the wine industry conference as well as a serious of seminars, wine tasting sessions and master classes. The search for hong kong from june 2020 result following trade fairs. The consulate general of france in hong kong and macau will participate in the hktdc hong kong book fair 2014 from 16 to 22 july. We were excited to interact with all the participants by sharing the latest updates on elearning and international english assessments. As asias largest spring electronic fair, hktdc hong kong spring electronic fair is held in hong kong convention and exhibition center to celebrate its eleventh edition in april 2014, with a wide coverage of electronic products, e. The british council is proud to present the hong kong premiere of ethel and ernest, an enchanting animation adapted from raymond briggs graphic novel at the european union film festival euff this year camilla deakin, producer of ethel and ernest, and other popular animated films the snowman and the snowdog and were going on a bear hunt, will meet with the audiences in hong kong in a. Its also our pleasure to announce the presence of 3 french authors francois dremeaux, david foenkinos and olivier lebe. We would like to give special thanks to all the parents and students for their support. 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. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. 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.
As asias business hub, tradefair capital and convention hub, hong kong attracts plenty of international buyers, suppliers and companies to participate in the range of events taking place here. Nashua gallagher the 30th hktdc hong kong book fair is held from 17 23 july at the. With the support of the british council, the english reading and creative writing seminar series. Hktdc hong kong international lighting fair autumn edition. 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 about the topic. The hong kong book fair has decided to ban publicity activities which they deem indecent and crass, in particular, lang mo book signings. There will be no admission to the venue 45 minutes before the announced daily closing time of the fair.
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. Please tick here if you object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing. Hktdc hong kong international lighting fair autumn edition opens from 2730 oct at hong kong convention and exhibition centre. The hong kong book fairs theme this year is chinese martial arts literature, the kind that inspired crouching tiger, hidden dragon. Planting the seeds of reading was blooming clubs slogan at hong kong book fair 2014. Here, you can browse or search all of the combined book exhibit participants in 2017 hong kong book fair. Ebook vending machines were also being showcased for the first time. Hktdc hk intl lighting fair autumn edition is the worlds second largest lighting fair. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you. European union film festival 2017 british council hong kong.
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. The hong kong book fair, which began july 20, is an annual event. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of cantonese and english books. Most of these tend to be about publishing, books, literature, library, linguistics and reading. Public hosted by discover hong kong australia interested. Author kelly yang will share her passion for reading and writing, at this years hktdc hong kong book fair, 1622 july.
Around 47,000 buyers representing major global importers, distributors, retailers and etailers from 8 countries and regions attended last years fair. This years theme is the world is a novel, which is also the title of an exhibition on how novels have influenced. In its 27th edition, the fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc. French consulate at hong kong book fair 2014 on 1622. 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. Hong kong book fair young post south china morning post. The annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. There is a dedicated zone in the art gallery showcasing. Smartexpo hong kong, hong kong book fair hong kong, hong kong electronics fair hong kong, hong kong international lighting fair hong kong, fashion week hong kong, ite hong kong international travel expo hong kong, hong kong international tea fair hong kong, food expo hong kong, asia adult expo hong kong, hong kong. Hercule poirot, polar exploits, cycling tours in spotlight. The 25th hktdc hong kong book fair opened from 1622 july. The power of boundless imagination, fusing together the elements of science, fantasy and suspense, fashion words into a world. Chrissie chau kicked out of the hong kong book fair cnn. 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.
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. The columnist will feature her bestselling childrens book wheres. No tome is left unturned at the hong kong book fair a veritable literary lovers library featuring the latest scribblings of bigname authors and a variety of themed. Besides selling and exhibiting new books and media products, there are reading and writing workshops, seminars, and autograph sessions for book lovers. More information regarding the 6th edition in 2020 will be coming soon. 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. Sharing by the feng shui detective author nury vittachi. The hong kong sports and leisure expo will be held concurrently with book fair. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates.
This years book fair, centered on the theme of scifi and mystery, offers a good opportunity for readers to appreciate excellent scifi and mystery literature. Unless otherwise stated, images may not be reproduced without written permission of geocarto international centre ltd. Broad spectrum of products is displayed on the fair. From 16 22 july, we were at our booth to help parents plant the seeds of reading this summer. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc. 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. All region 17 schools are closed for the remainder of the 201920 school year. 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. Carrie lam cheng yuetngor, the then hong kong sar governments chief secretary for administration, together with hktdc executive director fred lam, were the officiating guests for the fairs opening ceremony on 16 july. 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. Please do not reply to this email directly as this address is unattended. The banned books now on sale at hong kongs biggest book fair. Hong kong book fair free pass program for librarians about ala.
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