This is on top of more traditional offerings, such as talks by authors and speakers from singapore, taiwan and china. 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. More than 310 cultural events catering to different interests. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention centre. Hong kong book fair young post south china morning post. More information regarding the 6th edition in 2020 will be coming soon. Chic ideas for homes asias leading houseware event, the hktdc hong kong hosueware fair offers buyers the most comprehensive selection of products for homes from over 2,100 exhibitors, revealing trendy, chic ideas fresh in the market. Hong kong book fair opens next month with about 670. The beijing international book fair is now considered by many as one of the top four international book fairs in the world. The chennai book fair is the second largest book fair in the country.
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 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 top. The enthusiastic response, with over 2,000 people seated, breaking the record book fair over the years. The taipei international book fair tibe is here again. Jul 25, 2017 nearly 1 million visit hong kong book fair 2017 wednesday, july 26th, 2017 hktdc hong kong, july 25, 2017 acn newswire the 28th hktdc hong kong book fair and the inaugural hong kong sports. Many books from popular authors will be featured at the 2017 hong kong book fair book fair. Al ain book fair showcases books published by more than 90 exhibitors presenting thousands of titles, that include scientific and literary references in both arabic and english. People, places, passions, and in 2016 the theme was chinese martial arts. Romance literature, the hong kong book fair 2018 south. There will be no admission to the venue 45 minutes before the announced daily closing time of the fair. Exhibitions and consumer fairs hong kong tourism board. Exhibitions and consumer fairs in hong kong cater to eclectic tastes and interests, allowing you to explore the worlds best brands, books, manga and cuisine.
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. Returning for the 37th year, the sharjah international book fair features 11 days of writing workshops, poetry readings, book signings, cookery demonstrations and childrens activities. Hong kong book fair things to do in hong kong time out. Jun 28, 2016 28 june 2016 an annual cultural highlight, the hong kong book fair will run from 2026 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. With that in mind, welcome to asias top houseware event, the hktdc hong kong houseware fair 2017 and the concurrent hktdc hong kong international home textiles and furnishings fair 2017. The 24th hktdc hong kong book fair drew more than 980,000 visitors, setting an all time attendance record for the weeklong event, according to the organizer, the hong kong trade development council hktdc. Hktdc hong kong electronics fair autumn edition 2017 form 3.
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. The first new delhi world book fair was held from march 18 to april 4, 1972 in roughly 6790 m 2 area with 200 participants. Featuring more than 400 literary events and a stellar lineup of authors, this annual book fair is one of the worlds largest. The hong kong book fair is a significant cultural event in the asiapacific region, said hktdc deputy executive director benjamin chau.
The hong kong book fair is back again with lectures, book signings, and other events with acclaimed authors including local awardwinning writer albert tam as well as plenty of books to purchase at discounted prices, of course. Archived minutes all meetings will take place at 7pm in the middle school conference room. Apart from books in chinese, there are also plenty of english books at bargain prices. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc. Hong kongs annual book fair good way to spend time during bad weather days the annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. All major tamil and english publishing houses participate in this fair. Singapore book fair, now in its 32nd edition, will feature performances by malaysian and taiwanese singers, live broadcasts by sphs ufm100. Inside, its a treasure trove of limited edition comics, figures and other collectibles from hong kong, japan and farther afield. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. Hong kong book fair kicks off, bigger than ever a worker prepares a display at the exhibition centre for the annual fair, which has attracted 670 exhibitors from 37. 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. The 2018 fair had over 708 stalls representing most major publishing companies in india and was held for days, drawing over 1. In 2016, over 28,000 buyers from 114 countries and regions took advantage of this unrivalled sourcing opportunity to learn the latest.
The new delhi world book fair, hosted at pragati maidan in new delhi, is indias oldest book fair after the kolkata book fair. For trade visitors, register now for your free admission badge through one of the following channels. Jun 02, 2014 author kelly yang will share her passion for reading and writing, at this years hktdc hong kong book fair, 1622 july. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc media room. 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. The 2016 hong kong book fair has been scheduled to be held at the hong kong convention and exhibition center from july 20 to 26. 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. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair.
A central theme of the 2019 event is scifi and mystery, with an international lineup. 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. Nearly 1 million visit hong kong book fair hktdc media room. A large anthropomorphic figure with a book shaped heart greeted visitors to the 25 th edition of the taipei international book fair tibe, which runs from february 8 to. The organiser, the hktdc, has always been striving to promote local reading culture. Scheduled this october, the event is an 11day affair and is one of the emirates main cultural attractions. Nov 09, 2017 guadalajara international book fair this year welcomes guest of honor madrid in feature articles by adam critchley november 9, 2017 at the guadalajara book fair, the capital of spain is guest of honor, and the rights center looks strong with tables booked, 31 countries represented. The consulate will be holding a booth at this years hong kong book fair.
Hong kong convention and exhibition centre hall 3 3db12 oxford. The hong kong book fair is one of the worlds largest and most famous international book fairs. The hong kong book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and has been running since the early 90s with a themed event every year. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year. Fair details hktdc hong kong watch and clock fair 2020. 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. In 2005, hong kong book fair was the first time to cooperate with asia week and invited the two sides of famous writers, including professor long yingtai, zhang yihe, nanfang shuo, su tong and chen kuanchung in hong kong to meet with readers.
Holder of the pass can utilise the fasttrack fair route with unlimited entry during the hong kong book fair 2017. As the chinese market is growing at an astonishing rate with english languages, titles, the chinese government has made learning english mandatory for all chinese children. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year it is its 27th year. Enjoy the vibes of hong kong book fair organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc and the many smart features. Dont miss our annual newberry book fair, one of the largest used book sales in the country. Its that time of the year again a time when book lovers and families converge in sharjah for the sharjah international book fair sibf.
Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. Hong kong, july 25, 2017 acn newswire the 28th hktdc hong kong book fair and the inaugural hong kong sports and leisure expo concluded today. 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. Staff report sharjah filed on august 22, 2017 last updated on august 22, 2017 at 02. 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. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of cantonese and english books. Hktdc hong kong book fair july 2017 china expo fair. Christophe onoditbiot is coming to the hong kong book fair 2015. Now in its 25th edition, the sixday event once more dedicates a separate pavilion in hall 3 to childrens books, indicating the. Jun 26, 2017 26 june 2017 about 670 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions will present books on a wide range of topics and in various languages at the 28 th edition of the hktdc hong kong book fair, which will be held 1925 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec. Hong kong convention and exhibition centre hall 1 1db32 oxford path booth location. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you go.
Watch and write a response to finnish director laura neuvonens animated short film the last knit to win fabulous prizes. The annual weeklong hong kong book fair drew a record 1. Organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, the hong kong book. Hong kong book fair kicks off, bigger than ever south. The worlds leading gift fair, the hktdc hong kong gifts and premium fair is held immediately following the houseware fair at the same venue from 2730 april, 2017. Honored french authors invited to hong kong book fair 2017.
Please tick here if you object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing. Hktdc hong kong electronics fair autumn edition 2017. Many of these are typically about publishing, books, authors and book fairs. Learn more about the hong kong book fair 2019 here. The hong kong book fair 2018 will be held from 1824 july at hong kong convention and exhibition centre in wan chai. Organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, the hong kong book fair attracted close to one million visitors despite a postponed opening on sunday due to a typhoon.
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 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. A taiwanese lgbt book publisher has come out against the hong kong book fair for banning several of its titles for being indecent, despite depicting no nudity or. Night activities at the hong kong book fair with three french artists. Hong kong book fair 2019 at hong kong convention and exhibition centre is back. The hong kong sports and leisure expo will be held concurrently with book fair. All visitors are requested to note the emergency measures under the following situations. Speaking engagement at hong kong yan kwong bethel church 2019. Mammals a fully illustrated, authoritative and easytouse guide a golden guide from st.
Each year, sales from the book fair help fund the purchase of new books to help our students have a wide variety of books to choose from as they grow their love of reading. Guadalajara international book fair welcomes guest of honor. A house is not yet a home first, it must be filled with things that reflect the lifestyle of the inhabitants inside. Latest news, event schedule, floor plan, exhibitors discount coupons and new book releases are all at your fingertips. Organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, this years fair welcomes a record number of about 670 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, showcasing a diverse selection of reading materials featured in 14 thematic zones. Even though the scbwi stand wont be back at the bologna book fair until 2018 we are there every other year, illustrators can still. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. Monthly calendar for the month january in year 2017.
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