Hong Kong Book Fair opens tomorrow
City gets ready for a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities
19 July 2022 – The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 20 to 26 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), together with the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks.
As one of the events to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Book Fair’s theme in 2022 is “History and City Literature”, with the tagline “Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong”, hosting more than 600 seminars and cultural activities at the HKCEC and across the city. The three events are expected to attract over 700 exhibitors, offering visitors stimulation for the brain, body and palate with a single entry ticket.
As a highlight of the Book Fair, the “Eight Seminar Series” covers a wide range of literary interests with topics including “Stories of Hong Kong”, “Renowned Writers”, “English and International Reading”, “World of Knowledge”, “Children and Youth Reading”, “Lifestyle”, “Hong Kong Cultural and Historical”, and “Personal Development and Spiritual Growth”. Authors and booklovers are able to interact and exchange at the seminars. For more information on the full line-up of seminars and authors at the Book Fair 2022, please visit: https://hkbookfair.hktdc.com/en/Events/Event-Schedule.html
This year's Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo features eight thematic zones – Sports Hub, Outdoor Adventure, Health & Fitness, Fun & Learn, Board Games, Photography World, Japan Pavilion and Handicraft Market – presenting a variety of sports and leisure brands, products and experiences. World of Snacks returns to feature six thematic zones – Travel Delights, Chocolate and Sweet Factory, Oldie Snacks, Yummy & Healthy, Party Time and Snack Bar – bringing together more than 1,200 popular treats from across the globe.
Furthermore, the HKTDC Education & Careers Expo will also be held at the HKCEC from 21 to 24 July, running in parallel with the Book Fair and other fairs. Youngsters and jobseekers can access the latest information on education and career opportunities at this one-stop event. Admission is free of charge.
We invite you or your representative to join the Hong Kong Book Fair and associated events. Details are as follows:
Opening Ceremony for HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks
Date: 20 July 2022 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:30pm (media registration starts at 1:45pm)
Venue: G/F, HKCEC
1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai
Guest of honour: John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR
Remarks:
1) Safety is a top priority for the HKTDC and various measures will be implemented at the fairs to protect the health of all participants. All visitors must wear a mask before entering the venue. Following the HKSAR Government’s implementation of the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app and Vaccine Pass, all visitors to the venue will be required to use the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app and show their COVID-19 vaccination record before entering.
HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo
and HKTDC World of Snacks
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Date |
20-26 July 2022 (Wednesday to Tuesday) |
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Opening hours |
Hong Kong Book Fair 20-21 July – 10am to 10pm 22-23 July – 10am to 11pm 24-25 July – 10am to 10pm 26 July – 9am to 5pm
HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks 20-25 July – 10am to 8pm 26 July – 9am to 5pm |
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Venue |
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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Admission |
Adult: HK$25 Child: HK$10 (for primary school students/children under 1.2m tall)
Children aged three and under and adults aged 65 and over will be admitted free of charge |
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Tickets |
Tickets are now available at selected Hong Kong Ticketing outlets, all 7-Eleven stores and all Circle K stores.
E-tickets are now available for sale at the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, AlipayHK App, 7-Eleven stores, Circle K stores, Octopus App (more information will be available on the Octopus website) and HK Ticketing website. |
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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)
Night admission tickets (entry after 7pm on 20, 21, 24 and 25 July, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Monday; 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$25) or child ticket (HK$10) dated 20 or 21 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) 22-24 July (Friday to Sunday) after 7pm 2) Another free entry on 25 July (Monday) after 7pm Note: this offer is not applicable to other types of admission tickets (including morning admission tickets, night admission tickets, concessionary tickets, VIP tickets and complimentary tickets)
Super Pass: HK$80 Passholders have unlimited entry to the Book Fair and can use the special access channel to minimise queuing time. |
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Hong Kong Book Fair website and mobile app |
hkbookfair.hktdc.com/HKBookfairApp.html
(Check out the details of the book fair and register for the seminar) |
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Hygiene measures |
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Cultural July website |
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Cultural Journey Online |
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Introduction to Renowned Writers Seminar Series |
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English and International Reading Seminar Series (With support from Book Depository) |
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Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo website |
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World of Snacks website |
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Education & Careers Expo website |
Note:
- For interviews with authors, please contact ayiu@yuantung.com.hk.
- Media representatives should present their business cards and press cards at the media registration counter (outside the entrance of Hall 1E) or at the HKTDC Media Centre (G/F, New Wing, HKCEC) to collect their press pass.
- A press area will be set up at the back of all seminar venues. Photojournalists are recommended to use telephotographic lens for shooting.
Media enquiries
Hong Kong Book Fair
HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Clementine Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4514 Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.org
Sunny Ng Tel: (852) 2584 4357 Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org
Sam Ho Tel: (852) 2584 4569 Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org
Yuan Tung Financial Relations:
Agnes Yiu Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hk
Hing-Fung Wong Tel: (852) 3428 3122 Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hk
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of Snacks
HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Frankie Leung Tel: (852) 2584 4298 Email: frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.org
Yuan Tung Financial Relations:
Tiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hk
HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com