32nd annual Hong Kong Book Fair returns on 20 July
24 June 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). Tickets will open for sale on 27 June while online registration for seminars opens today (24 June), offering a wide range of stimulating and thought-provoking events for Hong Kong’s booklovers.
As one of the celebration events for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the HKTDC has invited renowned authors to host and participate in seminars and cultural events. The Book Fair will run in parallel with the 5th HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and 2nd HKTDC World of Snacks, giving visitors the chance to enjoy three very different experiences with a single ticket.
Theme of the year: “History and City Literature”
The theme of this year’s Book Fair is “History and City Literature”, with the tagline “Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong”. The HKTDC will introduce celebrated authors and their outstanding works to booklovers, giving them a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s historical and cultural development and promoting the joy of reading among the public. Thematic exhibitions titled “History Writers” and “City Literature” will be featured at the Art Gallery, allowing visitors to savour Hong Kong’s unique story through literature and arts. Two other exhibitions, “Tastes of Hong Kong” and “Hong Kong Architecture”, will offer different perspectives on the city’s lifestyle and culture through collections and artworks.
The “Eight Seminar Series” is one of the highlights at the Book Fair. This year’s topics include “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”. Meanwhile, the always popular “Storytelling by Celebrities” series will invite star speakers to share inspirational stories with children.
Diverse experiences at Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
This year's Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo will cover eight thematic zones and bring together a wide range of sports and leisure brands, products and experiences, along with a number of free trials for visitors to enjoy. World of Snacks, meanwhile, features six thematic zones and will offer more than 1,000 tasty treats from across the globe, including Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Germany, Australia, Greece and Spain.
Online registration for the Book Fair’s seminars opens today and is free of charge on a first-come-first-served basis. Please visit www.hkbookfair.com to reserve a spot. Tickets for the fair will open for sale on 27 June – find more details in the appendix below.
The HKTDC’s Cultural Salon Press Conference will be held in early July to provide more information on the Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks. Details of the Art Gallery thematic exhibitions will be provided with the author line-up for the “Eight Seminar Series” and other cultural activities. Featured events and activities from the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will also be covered. Meanwhile, the HKTDC Education & Career Expo will run alongside the three events from 21 to 24 July. Details will be announced in due course.
Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
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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
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 3 and under and adults aged 65 and over will be admitted free of charge |
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Tickets |
Tickets are available at selected Hong Kong Ticketing outlets, all 7-Eleven stores and all Circle K stores from 27 June. E-tickets are available for sale at the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, 7-Eleven stores, Circle K stores, Octopus App (more information will be available on the Octopus website) and HK Ticketing website starting on 27 June. |
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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) 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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Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo website |
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World of Snacks website |
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Education & Career Expo website |
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The 32nd annual HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair returns on 20 July. The theme of this year’s fair is “History and City Literature”, with the tagline “Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong”. The HKTDC will introduce celebrated authors and their outstanding works to Hong Kong’s booklovers, sharing the joy of reading with the public. The picture shows scenes from last year’s Book Fair |
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The Hong Kong Book Fair will run in parallel with the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the HKTDC World of Snacks, giving visitors the chance to enjoy three very different experiences with a single ticket. The pictures show scenes from last year’s events |
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
About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn