19 July 2023 – The
33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and will run until 25 July. The 6th
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the 3rd
World of Snacks are being held concurrently with the Book Fair. Visitors can enjoy all three events with a single ticket, making it a must-visit summer attraction.
Mr Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), co-hosted the cocktail reception today, with
Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, and
Ms Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC.
Dr Lam said: “The Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks features close to 780 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions, serving as an important platform for the industry. They are also an ideal occasion for families to enjoy cultural and leisure activities. With the resumption of normal travel, renowned authors from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan and across the world will attend the Book Fair in-person to give talks. We hope many avid readers will attend the Fair and join us in promoting a culture and joy of reading.”
The theme of this year's Book Fair is
Children's and Young Adult Literature, with the tagline
Reading the World: The Joy of Reading for Children and Youth, It aims to introduce visitors of all ages to authors and literary works from around the world in this genre, widening their horizons and igniting their imagination. More than 600 cultural activities and seminars take place on-site and off-site, featuring a plethora of distinguished authors sharing their many insights and stories.
Writers exhibition and Treasures of Lingnan Culture on display at Art GalleryThe
Art Gallery is a popular session of the Book Fair, featuring two major exhibitions this year:
Children’s and Young Adult Literature Writers and Treasures of Lingnan Culture. The exhibition showcases selected works and priceless collections of nine writers, including
A Nong, Chau Mat-mat, Wei Ya, Sun Wai-ling, Leong Monk-fung, Poon Ming-chu, Poon Kam-ying, and the late
Quenby Fung and
Ho Tsz.
Wei Ya will kick off the
Theme of the Year seminar series on Friday, 21 July, which aims to reconnect fairgoers with the innocence of childhood. Later that same day,
Poon Kam-ying and
Poon Ming-chu will discuss the various genres of children’s literature.
A Nong, Chau Mat-mat, and
Sun Wai-ling will analyse the importance of children's books to children in a seminar titled "The Timelessness of Children's Literature". On Saturday, 22 July,
A Nong will speak about his past works in "Looking Back". On Sunday, 23 July,
Carmen Ho, daughter of Ho Tsz, will engage in conversation with primary school principal
Chan Shui-leung in a seminar titled “The Footprints of Growth - A taste of Ho Tsz's Story”. The same day, Quenby Fung’s close friends
Justine Woo and
Joanne Chan will speak about her work at a seminar titled "The Classics of Quenby".
The Treasures of Lingnan Culture exhibition showcases calligraphy works, paintings of the Lingnan School and Canton porcelain. Partner organisations include the
Ling Ngai Art Association and
Hong Kong Calligraphers’ Association. Supported by the Create Hong Kong# (CreateHK) of the Government of the HKSAR, interactive installations are mounted to enhance visitors’ experience and understanding of Lingnan culture. A special corner has been set up to celebrate the life of Wong Fei-hung, a prominent figure in Lingnan culture, which features books, martial arts magazines, film programme booklets and photos, among other collectibles.
In line with the Art Gallery theme, the
Guangdong Province in Mainland China Pavilion highlights Lingnan in its design concept of “Fragrance of Cantonese Books and the Happiness of Reading”, weaving the story of the people and culture of Lingnan into its showcase. The
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region showcases children's literary works and other cultural and creative products from the region. In addition, the pavilion also features artistic performances and photography exhibition with Inner Mongolian characteristics as well as its intangible cultural heritage, such as horsehead fiddles, erhus, saddles and horse equipment.
Brand-new World of Art & Culture zone to facilitate cultural exchangeThe newly established
World of Art & Culture zone, sponsored by CreateHK# and curated by a Hong Kong design team, depicts literature and cultural arts related to youth from close to 30 countries and regions, including France, Hungary, Korea, Kuwait, Mexico, Switzerland and more. Visitors can attend a variety of activities on-site, including
A French rendez-vous through a fun speak-dating game by representatives of Alliance Française de Hong Kong and
“The Little Prince” handicraft workshop.
Exploring creative journeys of writers at Eight Seminar SeriesThe Eight Seminar Series once again returns to the Book Fair, covering a diverse range of topics, such as
Renowned Writers, English and International Reading, Children and Youth Reading, and Personal Development and Spiritual.
In partnership with
Ming Pao and
Yazhou Zhoukan, the HKTDC is again organising the
Renowned Writers Seminar Series, hosted by leading Chinese-language authors. For the
English and International Reading Seminar Series, renowned children's book authors include
Jesse Q Sutanto, Theadora Whittington, Jane Houng, Libby Lam, Winston Chu, a lawyer with profound knowledge of Chinese and foreign poetry, and
Mark O'Neill, an expert on Chinese history, who will share his story in Hong Kong and the appeal of Hong Kong to foreigners in terms of living and working. For more details on the seminars and the speaker line-up, please visit:
https://hkbookfair.hktdc.com/en/Events/Event-Schedule.html.
The fun experiences of Sports and Leisure ExpoThe
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo features eight thematic zones including
Sports Hub, Outdoor Adventure, Health & Fitness and Board Games to provide an exciting experience to visitors.
The
Sports Hub zone offers fun activities free of charge, including a 1:1 "Golden Sixty" Horse Sculpture presented by the
Hong Kong Jockey Club, with Ellis Wong Chi Wang sharing his journey of becoming an apprentice jockey. A 4-metre-high mobile rope net, interactive boxing sandbag, a VR rowing boat experience and skateboarding trial classes are among the other offerings.
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and 14 Japanese prefectures and cities have teamed up to form a Japan Pavilion promoting the country’s attractions and culture. Events today introduced different Japanese tourist spots, including “Visit Gifu by JR Trains!”, “Japan・San'in Sanyo Area Sightseeing Guide” and “Discover Tokushima Japan”, while tomorrow the pavilion will feature a Japanese traditional karate performance.
A number of exciting activities have been lined up during the Fair, including a preview of the 2023 IFBB Hong Kong Fitness Awards Charity Open Championship, artistic gymnastics, self-defence demonstration, Hong Kong eco-tourism tips and fishing for parents and children. Hong Kong mountaineer Tsang Chi-sing will share his experience of volcano hikes in Indonesia, among other scheduled events, while Cheng Kam Hing, a member of Hong Kong’s 3x3 basketball team, will discuss the rise of this new sport.
World of Snacks offers delicacies from around the worldThe
World of Snacks features six thematic zones –
Travel Delights, Chocolate and Sweet Factory, Oldie Snacks, Yummy & Healthy, Party Time and Snack Bar – gathering more than 1,200 popular treats from across the globe. There are workshops and activities on-site, including tasting sessions, introduction of summer speciality ice pop and hand-brewed coffee with Zen concept combined with meditation.
Visitors can purchase e-tickets with Book Fair ticketing partner AlipayHK App and Alipay App or Octopus at the entrance's toll booths. To ensure an even flow of visitors throughout the day, morning admission tickets and a special re-entry promotion are available. All ticketing details can be found below.
#Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
Date
Opening hours
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19-25 July 2023 (Wednesday to Tuesday)
香港書展
19-20 July – 10am - 10pm
21-22 July – 10am - 11pm
23-24 July – 10am - 10pm
25 July – 9am - 5pm
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, and World of Snacks
19-20 July – 10am - 9pm
21-22 July – 10am - 10pm
23-24 July – 10am - 9pm
25 July – 9am - 5pm |
| Venue |
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Admission |
Adult: HK$30
Child: HK$10 (for primary school students/children under 1.2m tall)
*Children aged 3 and under and adults aged 65 and over will be admitted free of charge. |
| Tickets |
E-tickets are available for sale via ticketing partner AlipayHK App and Alipay App or other sale outlets, 01 Space and Octopus app
Tickets are available for sale at all 7-Eleven and Circle K stores |
| Concessionary tickets |
Morning admission tickets (entry before noon, same price for adults and children): HK$10 (Pay directly by AlipayHK App, Alipay App or Octopus for admission at the hall entrances only)
Special re-entry promotion: Visitors who purchase a regular adult ticket (HK$30) or child ticket (HK$10) dated 19 or 20 July can enjoy free admission once in each of the following time slots by presenting the admission ticket or re-entry coupon distributed on-site:
1) 21-23 July (Friday to Sunday) after 7pm
2) 24 July (Monday) after 7pm
Note: this offer is not applicable to other types of admission tickets, including morning admission tickets, concessionary tickets, VIP tickets and complimentary tickets
Super Pass: HK$88
Passholders have unlimited entry to the Book Fair and can use the special access channel to reduce queuing time |
| Hong Kong Book Fair website and mobile app |
www.hkbookfair.com
hkbookfair.hktdc.com/HKBookfairApp.html |
| Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo website |
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hksportsleisureexpo/en |
| World of Snacks website |
https://www.hktdc.com/event/worldofsnacks/en |
Photos of the exhibits, key speakers and other Book Fair highlights can be found at:
https://bit.ly/43qHWCZPhoto Download:
https://bit.ly/44zqn58
