A onestop shop for everything digital, this festival dazzles the public and seasoned professionals alike with. The annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. The 2016 ipa book fair report looks at some of the worlds standout fairs, and asks the people. The annual hong kong book fair is entering its 28th year and hopes to attract readers from diverse cultural backgrounds. Marleen at the 2016 turin book fair, at the end of her 5week european tour. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you go. Hktdc hong kong international lighting fair spring edition. Hktdc hk intl lighting fair spring edition is expected to feature more than 1,100 quality exhibitors from around the world. Lang mo and childrens paradise at the hong kong book. The international publishers association ipa is an international industry federation representing all aspects of book and journal publishing. 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.
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. Jul 12, 2018 the annual hong kong book fair is entering its 28th year and hopes to attract readers from diverse cultural backgrounds. 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. More than that, this is the largest fair of its kind in asia and second largest in the world. Most of these tend to be about publishing, books, literature, library, linguistics and reading. Hong kong book fair will likely to be a medium where many pretty important goods are likely to be exhibited. Book promotion at book fairs and shows cbe sitemap.
Please tick here if you object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing. Freedom of expression and a liberal attitude towards the press are important factors attracting a concentration of prestigious international publications in hong kong. We may also use thirdparty cookies to provide summarized traffic data for enhancing our site. Hong kong is a regional publishing centre, backed by a highly developed printing industry. The fair is a rich source of products and services from over 440 international suppliers and manufacturers which offer competitive prices and topquality services, enabling buyers to wrap up beneficial trading partnerships. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. Howe comes to the hong kong book fair to discuss her poetry, which explores the authors dual heritage and return to hong kong in search of her roots. Book fair retrospective hktdc hong kong book fair 2020. Lgbt books banned at hong kong book fair banned titles included a gentlemans wedding, gay soldiers diary and crying girls. Jul 24, 2011 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. Asn aircraft accident boeing 707321b hk2016 cove neck, ny.
The 27th hktdc hong kong book fair opens next month. Asias largest houseware event, the hong kong houseware fair brings over 2,100 exhibitors together under one roof. 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. Combined book exhibit helps you to promote your books and titles at various book fairs. Stepping into the 4th day of the asias largest electronics and ict event the th edition of hktdc hong kong electronics fair spring edition and the concurrent hktdc international ict expo, is going to draw its curtain with success at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec in wan chai. 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. Lgbt books banned at hong kong book fair newnownext. Together with the hktdc hong kong international lighting fair autumn edition which opens today at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre, the two fairs form the worlds leading lighting marketplace. Jul 25, 2016 hong kong book fair subdued after bookseller disappearances. 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 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc. It provides buyers with an overview of the latest industry trends, revealing trendy, chic ideas fresh in the market. Hktdc hong kong book fair july 2017 china expo fair. Policy and we want you to know what this means for you and your data. Autumn lighting fair and outdoor and tech light expo.
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. Ipa world book fair report 2016 international publishers. At first glance, hong kong seems an enviable hub for bibliophiles. The debut hktdc hong kong international outdoor and tech light expo opened yesterday at the asiaworldexpo. 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. 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 2016 hong kong book fair, the most important event in the citys literary calendar, opened its doors on wednesday to familiar. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc media room. The fair offers a vast variety of lighting products and solutions from more than 1,300 exhibitors from hong kong and around the world. 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. Nwfb operates special route 105r and 111r for hong kong book. Martial arts was the theme of a book fair coming to a close in hong kong.
Spanishlanguage publishing industry, while beijing, hong kong and taipei lead. 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. Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. The main activity at the fair is, of course, shopping for books, but other attractions include elearning resources, a and publishing corner, and the spirituality zone. On 15,16,19 and 20 of july the book fair opened until 22. The first pair of dual currency and physicallysettled gold futures contracts in hong kong. To be competitive, you need to gain firstmover advantage. 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. A boeing 707321b passenger plane, registered hk 2016, was destroyed in an accident at cove neck, ny, united states of america. Aug 20, 2018 the annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. The 2016 hong kong book fair, the most important event in the citys literary calendar, opened its. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you.
Hktdc hong kong book fair breaks alltime attendance records. Home affairs bureau publications and press releases press. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. Frankfurt book fair 2016 the peace prize of the german book trade has been awarded at the fair each year since 1950 during a ceremony in the frankfurter paulskirche. Bilateral agreement between the us and hong kong to implement. The hong kong book fair is a significant cultural event in the asiapacific region, said hktdc deputy executive director benjamin chau. Worlds largest electronics marketplace hktdc hong kong. The airplane operated on a flight from rionegromedellinjose maria cordova airport mde to new yorkjohn f. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of cantonese and english books.
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. Subscribe book fair news the format of the email address provided is incorrect i agree that the above information may be used by the hong kong trade development council hktdc for incorporation in its database for sending the information of hong kong book fair to me, and for direct marketing productsservices of hktdc. International publishers association links subscribe to. On the 17,18 of july the book fair opened until midnight. Nwfb operates special route 105r and 111r for hong kong. The fair awards the booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year, humoring the book with the oddest title. The hong kong book fair was held from 2026 july at hkcec, wan chai. Asias largest electronics and ict event the hktdc hong kong electronics fair spring edition and the concurrent hktdc international ict expo make their triumphant return again this spring in their rd editions from 16 april at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec in wan chai.
Hong kong white book 2017 bloomsbury books ltd 2017 hong kong civil procedure 2017 price. All visitors are requested to note the emergency measures under the following situations. There were 149 passengers and nine crew members on board. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc media. The theme for this year was chinese martial arts literature and to promote this, hong kong book fair organised a series of seminars for visitors to explore chinese martial arts literature across different times. Bilateral agreement between the us and hong kong to. A onestop shop for everything digital, this festival dazzles the public and seasoned professionals alike with stateoftheart technologies and the latest industry trends. 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.
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