- Book Fair runs alongside HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC Hong Kong World of Snacks from 17 to 23 July at the HKCEC
- Some 760 exhibitors are featured. With a single ticket, visitors can immerse themselves in the worlds of literature, sports and leisure activities and global snacks
- The theme of this year's Book Fair is Film and Television Literature hosting more than 600 seminars and cultural activities featuring renowned writers and celebrities, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as an East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange
- Sports and Leisure Expo will feature an installation to cheer on Hong Kong’s athletes at the Paris Olympics, while the World of Snacks offers more than 1,200 different snacks
25 June 2024 – The
34th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 17 to 23 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), running concurrently with the
HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and
HKTDC World of Snacks. With a single ticket, visitors can immerse themselves in the worlds of literature, sports and leisure activities and global snacks, with some 760 exhibitors across the three fairs. This year's Book Fair will stage more than 600 cultural events onsite and off-site, including acclaimed writers’ seminars and book launches to help promote a stronger reading culture in Hong Kong.
Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The Hong Kong Book Fair Cultural Events Advisory Panel voted
Film and Television Literature as the theme of the year. With the tagline
Reading the World: Storytelling from Page to Screen, we aim to leverage this popular theme to encourage more locals and tourists to discover the joys of reading and appreciate the charm of Hong Kong's literary, film and television works, help shaping Hong Kong into an East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange. The Book Fair runs concurrently with the
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the
World of Snacks, and together these three major events will create summer fun for people of all ages and reinforce the concept that ‘Tourism is everywhere in Hong Kong’.”
Art Gallery exhibits take visitors from page to screenThe Book Fair continues to receive funding from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's
Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency to support featured activities, including the
Art Gallery, World of Art & Culture, the
International Publishing Forum and the debut of
IP Roundtable.
The popular
Art Gallery will be exhibiting a wide range of works from the
featured writers of the year, including
Erica Li, Raymond To, Joyce Chan, Norris Wong, Chiang Hiu Mei, and
Law Kar, highlighting their publications, manuscripts, awards, and movie props. Most of them will also attend the Book Fair in person to engage with visitors both inside and outside the event. The Art Gallery has two other exhibition areas, namely
Featured Directors and
Classic Literary Adaptations. The former showcases selected works by directors such as
Wong Kar-wai, Ho Cheuk-tin, Nick Cheuk, Tsui Hark, Ann Hui and
Stanley Kwan; while the latter highlights original novels by writers like
Yi Shu, Lilian Lee, Jin Yong, Ni Kuang and
Eileen Chang, along with selected clips, posters, e-books and theme songs from respective film adaptations.
World of Art & Culture opens door to different culturesTo guide readers in exploring the world through Hong Kong, the Book Fair has set up the
World of Art & Culture, promoting cultural exchange through displaying exhibits from across the globe. In addition to creations from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the zone will also feature film and television literature from Argentina, Colombia, the Czech Republic, France, Indonesia, Korea, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Spain and Switzerland, Vietnam and more. Echoing this year’s fair theme, the
World of Art & Culture features an AI-powered interactive installation. Visitors can select keywords to recompose iconic scenes from global films and TV shows, including In the Mood for Love, Infernal Affairs, Kung Fu Hustle, Blade Runner and Spirited Away. Additionally, an interactive map will display filming locations and behind-the-scenes details.
As the East-meets-West centre, Hong Kong is well positioned to promote international cultural exchange, particularly relating to traditional Chinese culture. This year, the Book Fair will feature a
Mainland China Publishers Zone with Beijing as the thematic city, demonstrating the cultural allure of the nation's capital. The Book Fair will also host an
IP Roundtable for the first time on the second day (18 July), inviting representatives from the international publishing and copyright industries to discuss the challenges and opportunities that AI is bringing to IP and copyright commercialisation.
Eight Seminar Series invites literary giants to host seminarsThe Book Fair will continue to feature the Eight Seminar Series, with authors invited to share and exchange ideas on topics including
Theme of the Year, Renowned Writers, English and International Reading, World of Knowledge, Children and Youth Reading, Hong Kong Cultural and Historical, Lifestyle and
Personal Development and Spiritual Growth. One seminar has invited
Yuyi, the author of the original novel City of Darkness, which was adapted into the hit movie “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In”, to share his creative journey and the process of adapting the story into comics and a film, as well as the challenges he encountered along the way.
The
Renowned Writers Seminar Series, co-organised with Ming Pao and Yazhou Zhoukan, will invite heavyweight Chinese-language writers from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to speak at the fair. The lineup includes
Su Tong, a pioneer of Chinese avant-garde fiction;
Jin Yucheng, who won the Lu Xun Literary Award for his novel Blossoms Shanghai; and
Ban Yu, one of the three trailblazers of the Dongbei renaissance.
This year, the
English and International Reading Seminar Series fully reflects Hong Kong's internationality. The global authors sharing at the event include British scholar
Christopher Cowell, who explores the relationship between architecture and urban cultural history; renowned Czech illustrator and animation director
Galina Miklínová; Korean writer
Mirinae Lee, who has been shortlisted for a women's fiction award and more; and Thai author
Narisapongse Rakwattananont, recipient of the Southeast Asian Literature Award. Speakers at other seminars include business management expert, writer and poet
Feng Tang; aerospace expert
Lui Kin-Chuen; and local lyricist scholar
Chu Yiu-wai. The
Story Sharing by Celebrities session will feature singer
Serrini, CUHK Medical School Associate Dean
Dr Teoh Yuen-chun, renowned pianist
Lee Ka-ling, and Ngong Ping 360 Managing Director
Tung Pui-chuen. For more details on the seminars and the lineup of speakers, please visit:
https://hkbookfair.hktdc.com/en/Events/Event-Schedule.htmlSports and Leisure Expo gets into the Olympic spiritThe
Sports and Leisure Expo will highlight a mosaic wall set up by the
Hong Kong Sports Institute (Booth 5C-C02) where visitors can become part of the photo wall to show their support for Hong Kong athletes preparing for the Paris Olympics. There will also be sharing sessions by renowned athletes, featuring the captain of the Hong Kong Men’s Dodgeball Team,
Luen Tsz-yu; Hong Kong Men's Rugby Sevens representative
Yiu Kam-shing; and former Hong Kong Karatedo and Athletics representative
Tong Cheuk-pan, among others. The athletes will share their experiences and journeys as sportsmen, inspiring visitors with their stories of dedication and achievement.
The
Sports and Leisure Expo will also present a diverse array of health-promoting and entertaining sports and leisure products and experiences, enabling visitors of all ages to enjoy the fun of sports. The
Hong Kong Playground Association (Booth 5C-D02) is again displaying its always-popular mobile rope nets along with a new parent-child zipline experience in the
Sports Hub zone. Under the guidance of instructors, participants can navigate through various obstacles and a 15-metre-long zipline to enjoy an exhilarating ride.
The perennially popular
Japan Pavilion will expand further this year to reach its largest scale since the pandemic. The
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) (Booth 5B-D02) will team up with 18 Japanese prefectures to showcase the rich traditional culture of Japan, with
Hokkaido Prefecture (Booth 5B-E02) introducing its latest travel information, setting up virtual reality experiences and photo spots. The
Ainu Indigenous Culture Experience zone will also showcase the Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park. The
World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai (Booth 5B-E11) will also participate, introducing the expo theme,
Designing Future Society for Our Lives, to visitors.
A feast for the tastebuds at World of Snacks This year’s World of Snacks has brought together more than 1,200 different snacks, divided into six zones,
Travel Delights, Chocolate and Sweet Factory, Oldie Snacks, Yummy & Healthy, Party Time and
Snack Bar, presenting a variety of classic flavours, healthy options and taste sensations from around the world. Making its debut at the event, Nestlé (Booth 5B-B02) will launch new ice cream flavours and offer special promotions, including a buy-one-get-one-free offer on ice cream cups or scoops, redeemable with any purchase receipt from the Book Fair or the Sports and Leisure Expo.
Cultural July connects different sectors to promote city-wide love of literatureIn addition to the Book Fair, the HKTDC has actively collaborated with various partners, including the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, publishers and educational, cultural and arts institutions, to organise a series of
Cultural July activities. From 24 June to 31 July, Cultural July will feature a diverse range of events, including author sharing sessions, storytelling theatre, film-related activities, exhibitions, handicraft workshops and cultural sharing sessions, all aimed at fostering a city-wide love of reading.
Tickets for the
Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and
World of Snacks can be purchased through e-payment sponsor
BoC Pay, other ticketing partners including
Alipay HK, Alipay, 01 Space and
Octopus, or at
convenience stores around Hong Kong. A single ticket will grant access to all three events. Tickets will be available for sale on different platforms starting from tomorrow (26 June). This year, the adult ticket price remains at HK$30. Those who enter the venue through the admission gates before 12pm and pay with their Octopus card will enjoy a discounted entry fee of HK$10.
Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
| Date |
17-23 July 2024 (Wednesday to Tuesday) |
| Opening Hours |
Hong Kong Book Fair
17-22 July – 10am to 10pm
23 July – 9am to 5pm
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
17-18 July – 10am to 9pm
19-20 July – 10am to 10pm
21-22 July – 10am to 9pm
23 July – 9am to 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 will be available for sale via the e-payment sponsor, the BoC Pay; and other ticketing partners, Alipay HK, Alipay, 01 Space and Octopus.
Tickets will be available for sale at all 7-Eleven and Circle K stores and most of the ticketing platforms from 26 June. |
| Concessionary Tickets |
Morning admission tickets (entry before noon, same price for adults and children): HK$10 (pay directly by 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 17 or 18 July can enjoy free admission once in each of the following time slots by presenting the whole stub attached to the admission ticket or re-entry coupon distributed onsite:
1) 19-21 July (Friday to Sunday) after 7pm
2) 22 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 minimise queuing time. |
| Hong Kong Book Fair website and mobile app |
www.hkbookfair.com
hkbookfair.hktdc.com/HKBookfairApp.html
（Check out the details of the book fair and register for the seminar） |
| Check out the details of the book fair and register for the seminar |
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hksportsleisureexpo/en |
| World of Snacks website |
https://www.hktdc.com/event/worldofsnacks/en |
