Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. This event is targeted at graduating high school studentd and senior university students who are looking for bachelor, master and postgraduate studies at top universities around the world. The annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. The annual exhibition at the city hall organised by the hong kong publishing federation could be regarded as the predecessor of the hong kong book fair. At first glance, hong kong seems an enviable hub for bibliophiles. The hong kong fair has the largest number of schools from hong kong or mainland china attending any fair.
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. Young post covers the latest news, views and stories on hong kong students, school life, sport and local education, as well as keeping tabs on whats hot and whats not. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc media room. The status of hktdc hong kong electronics fair autumn edition and the concurrent electronicasia as the worlds largest electronics marketplace is evident in 2016. Hktdc hong kong book fair 2016 autograph session arrangement. Most of these tend to be about publishing, books, literature, library, linguistics and reading. The number and variety of hong kong trade shows, conventions and fairs continues to rise as hong kong has established itself as one of the worlds leading and most vibrant exhibition venues. 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.
The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year. 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. The hong kong book fair was held from 15 to 21 of july at hkcec, wan chai. Aug 20, 2018 hong kong s 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. Sports complexes in hong kong room escape games in hong kong scavenger hunts in hong kong. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year it is its 27th year. Hong kong book fair opens next month with about 670. Hong kong book fair free pass program for librarians about ala. On the 17,18 of july the book fair opened until midnight. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. Author kelly yang will share her passion for reading and writing, at this years hktdc hong kong book fair, 1622 july. But the fair also reserves 20% of the spaces for schools that are from other parts of asia and the middle east. 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. The 5th edition will be 29 to 31 march 2019, held at hk arts centre.
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. At hall 3be, childrens paradise features more than 200 exhibitors showcasing a. 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. International education fair hongkong china educationfair. Monthly calendar for the month october in year 2016. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you.
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