Four HKTDC Lifestyle Fairs Open Tomorrow
16 August 2017 － Four HKTDC fairs will open tomorrow at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC): the 28th Food Expo, the fourth Home Delights Expo, the second Beauty & Wellness Expo, and the ninth Hong Kong International Tea Fair. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the four fairs are expected to welcome more than 2,000 exhibitors, offering the latest quality products for the public and trade buyers alike, in addition to a series of public and industry events, including celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, health and diet seminars, tea art performances and industry seminars.
Meanwhile, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM), jointly organised by the HKTDC and the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association Ltd, will also be held from 17-18 August.
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The Food Expo, the Home Delights Expo, the Beauty & Wellness Expo, the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, and the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products will open tomorrow at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, announces details at a press briefing today. |
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Japan is the Partner Country for this year’s Food Expo, bringing 331 Japanese exhibitors from 36 prefectures to the fair. This exhibitor from Wakayama Prefecture will showcase vacuumed fresh fruit (upper photo), as well as green tea and melon-flavoured ice cream (lower photo).
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The HKTDC held a media tour today to offer a glimpse of the delicacies and special beverages on offer at the Food Expo, including additive and preservative-freeSpanish small sardine in olive oil (upper photo), as well as ejiao products from Shandong exhibitors (lower photo).
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The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has set up a Japanese tea room for buyers to experience traditional tea ceremony and taste Japanese green tea at the Hong Kong International Tea Fair.
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At the Beauty & Wellness Expo, new pavilions from Korea and Taiwan will feature their respective local quality products.
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The HKTDC and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups jointly launched the “Home” for Youth Start-ups: the Exhibition Experience Taster Campaign and set up a Start-up Square at the expo, providing a platform for start-ups to promote their products and services.
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Opening Hours
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Food Expo |
Home Delights Expo |
Beauty & Wellness Expo |
Hong Kong International Tea Fair |
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Trade Hall |
Public Hall |
Gourmet Zone |
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17 August (Thursday) |
Open to trade visitors only： |
10:00-22:00 |
Open to trade visitors only： |
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18 August (Friday) |
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19 August (Saturday) |
Open to both trade visitors and the public： |
Open to both trade visitors and the public： |
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20 August (Sunday) |
N/A |
N/A |
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21 August (Monday) |
10:00- 18:00 |
N/A |
10:00-18:00 |
10:00- 18:00 |
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Details: www.hktdc.com/ex/hkfoodexpo/57
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Type of ticket |
Price per ticket |
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Food Expo Public Hall, Food Expo Gourmet Zone, Home Delights Expo and Beauty & Wellness Expo: Combo Ticket |
HK$40 |
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Food Expo Public Hall, Home Delights Expo and Beauty & Wellness Expo: Single Ticket (Single-ticket holders can pay a top-up fee of HK$15 for admission into the Gourmet Zone on the same day) |
HK$25 |
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Food Expo Public Hall, Home Delights Expo and Beauty & Wellness Expo: Night Admission Ticket (Night Admission Ticket holders can pay a top-up fee of HK$15 for admission into the Gourmet Zone on the same day) |
HK$10 |
Remarks:
· Free admission for children aged 3 and under, and senior citizens above the age of 65.
· Admission ends 45 minutes before exhibition closing time.
· Admission tickets are sold at designated 7-Eleven and Circle K convenience stores, Hong Kong Ticketing (www.hkticketing.com), Tap & Go Mobile Wallet and on-site at the HKCEC.
· Night Admission Tickets are sold exclusively at the HKCEC Harbour Road Ticketing Office (17-20 August, after 6pm)
Fair Websites
· Food Expo: http://www.hktdc.com/hkfoodexpo
· Hong Kong International Tea Fair: http://www.hktdc.com/hkteafair
· Home Delights Expo: http://www.hktdc.com/homedelights
· Beauty & Wellness Expo: http://www.hktdc.com/hkbeautyexpo
· ICMCM: http://www.hktdc.com/icmcm
Media Enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC's Communication and Public Affairs Department:
Banbi Chen Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: banbi.yc.chen@hktdc.org
Katherine Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4537 Email: katherine.cm.chan@hktdc.org
To view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc
About the HKTDC
Established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body dedicated to creating opportunities for Hong Kong’s businesses. With more than 40 offices globally, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China, Asia and the world. With 50 years of experience, the HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in international markets, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and digital channels including the media room. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.