The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the. This years recordbreaking edition of the expo will feature 230. Visitors will have the pleasure to discover the brand new flagship products, sopra highfidelity speakers. Festivals of the world is the theme of summer reading month 2015. Hong kong pride parade 2014, stand up for diversity. Hundreds of brand new books were abandoned at this year s hong kong book fair after the exhibition finished on july 21. Cultural gifts was added to the hktdc hong kong book fair, and a halal food zone arrived at the hktdc hong kong food expo in august 2015. This year s architecture expo will be held in the fabulous hong kong city hall. The hong kong food festival 2015 will be held from the 24 to 28 december at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre, hall 3. Hong kong protesters to target annual book fair and beijing. Official carrier of the asian banker summit 2015 cathay pacific airways is pleased to be appointed as the official carrier of the asian banker summit 2015. Food safety, environmental hygiene, agriculture and fisheries.
For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of cantonese and english books. A major exhibition for chinese new year is the exhibition of laser audiovisual display that dazzles the crowds in and around the plaza of the clock tower near the star ferry in tsim sha tsui. Hundreds of brand new books were abandoned at this years hong kong book fair after the exhibition finished on july 21. Jul 16, 2019 the hong kong book fair at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre in wan chai in july 2018. Trade shows worldwide hong kong hong kong 20202021. Landmarks and coastlines of central exhibit at the university of hong kong hku, show the gradual. Later that same year came the shocking news of the disappearance of the manager of causeway bay books, an upstairs bookstore in hong kong that is famous for selling works on topics considered politicallysensitive.
A wide range of diamonds, pearls, precious and semiprecious stones will be showcased to buyers from all over the world. The hong kong food festival chinese is a food festival organised by the hong kong asia exhibition holdings limited. Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong books multimedia. 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 display is the brainchild of the city university of hong kong s. Traderelated events, conferences, workshops and exhibitions. The fireworks will be held at midnight december 31, 2019 and will be a 10minute synchronised pyromusical including fireworks, pyrotechnics, music and lights, all beautifully choreographed the countdown starts 60 seconds before midnight with the focal point of the countdown reflected on the facade of the hong kong convention and exhibition centre as in prior years. Nora tam we hope people can express their demands in a.
The hong kong book fair was held from 15 to 21 of july at hkcec, wan chai. Digital 3d dunhuang caves exhibit at the hong kong book fair. A solo show at things that can happen in hong kong followed, and chan has. Home the blog 2015 hong kong av show as with every year, focal will attend the famous hong kong audio visual show which will be held from the 7th to the 9th of august. Hkcc design year book 2015 presents representative works of students over the academic year 201415.
Visitors can find food and beverage from over 10 countries like korea, japan and singapore. We are most pleased that we can cooperate with sun ya publications, which is the most longstanding and largest publication company in publishing children and teenagers books in hong kong. Hong kong archives duke university libraries blogs. The first hong kong book fair was held in 1990 and this year is its 29th year. Floating book fair drops anchor in hong kong for two weeks. Asia society hong kong center 9 justice drive, admiralty. The trove of old photographs, on show at the images of our city.
Hong kong as a brand and marketing platform hktdc annual. The theme of this years gathering is yell out for equality. The book with the same title portrait of hong kong will be available during the exhibition. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year. We are most pleased that we can cooperate with sun ya publications, which is the most longstanding and largest publication company in publishing children and teenagers books in. In 2015, one of the hong kongbased book vendors with whom duke libraries had worked for a long time was forced to close its doors. The expo is constantly developing and demonstrating effective cooperation between the development market and the architects. 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. It will kick off at 2pm revellers will march from causeway bay. This exhibition showcases the last body of work of prominent photographer fan ho as embodied in the book project portrait of hong kong. Professor leo oufan lee honoured author of the year in. Hong kong chinese new year firework performance 2020 travel. A major event, last year s showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees and included some 360 cultural events to promote reading.
Balthus, hong kong, may 28august 15, 2015 gagosian. Hong kongs highest peak, tai mo shan, boasts the breathtaking, 35meter long falls on its northwestern face, and shouldnt take you more than an. A special exhibition pure land inside the mogao caves will be set up in the art gallery of this years hong kong book fair. The fireworks are displayed in conjunction with the symphony of lights. Please tick here if you object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing. The annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. In the early years, the university was host to four faculties. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you. These works have struck a nerve both in hong kong and internationally. Cathay pacific airways is pleased to be appointed as the official carrier of the asian banker summit 2015. Inside, its a treasure trove of limited edition comics, figures and other collectibles from hong kong, japan and farther afield.
Jul 08, 2015 heres your essential hong kong travel guide this july 2015 our host giselle lam tours us around the best places to eat, drink, shop, and play in hong kong. The 10 best hong kong hotels where to stay in hong kong. It is held annually usually in december around christmas at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre, selling and promoting a variety kinds of food, drinks, snacks and many more. Asia societys third annual art gala honoring contemporary artists shahzia sikander, do ho suh, wucius wong, and xu bing. This years expo features ten events covering a global mix of film, tv, music and digital entertainment. Some of the hong kong fairs and trade shows are the largest of their kind in the world. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. On 15,16,19 and 20 of july the book fair opened until 22. Hong kongs victoria harbour has undergone a massive facelift through the decades a phenomenon captured in stunning beforeandafter photos currently on display in an exhibition. The display is the brainchild of the city university of hong kongs. Cathay pacific airways, the home carrier of hong kong, together with sister airline dragonair, offer registered exhibitors, delegates and travel companions an exclusive opportunity to enjoy.
The lasers are tuned for 3d projection, and they play up pictures that float on the walls of the hong kong cultural center and fly around the plaza. On the 17,18 of july the book fair opened until midnight. In july 2015, cultural july was staged alongside the hktdc hong kong book fair for a fifth year in a row, offering publicity opportunities for local writers to reach out to the general public and to encourage reading. Cathay pacific airways, the home carrier of hong kong, together with sister airline dragonair, offer registered exhibitors, delegates and travel companions an exclusive opportunity to enjoy great savings on flights to hong kong. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. Seven theme zones of the expo offer the latest and most comprehensive wedding products. Marking the 10th anniversary this year, hong kong disneyland resort hosted the disney travel trade summit. Installation views, works, editorial content, press, and more. This year s recordbreaking edition of the expo will feature 230 exhibitors and 25 speakers from over 30 countries. 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.
It is a main attraction to enjoy in hong kong on the second day of the threeday spring festival holidays. Celebrating 10 years a prologue to the next wondrous chapter, bringing together nearly 300 travel trade partners and media friends to reminisce many. The book fair registered 686 exhibitors this year, up from 680 in 2018. The annual weeklong hong kong book fair drew a record 1. Conrad hong kong pacific place 88 queensway, admiralty. Floating book fair drops anchor in hong kong for two weeks no sooner has the hong kong book fair closed it doors for another year than another book fair. Some of hong kong fairs and trade shows are the largest of their kind in the world. Mar 14, 2019 these works have struck a nerve both in hong kong and internationally.
Professor leo oufan lee, sin wai kin professor of chinese culture, was honoured author of the year in the 26 th hong kong book fair organized by the hong kong trade development council in recognition of his notable contributions in the literary world spanning half a century the art gallerys special exhibition for author of the year featured professor lees contributions in his three. We are in close contact with health authorities and the government about the situation and will announce a reopening date. Jul 25, 2015 floating book fair drops anchor in hong kong for two weeks no sooner has the hong kong book fair closed it doors for another year than another book fair opens, this time aboard a ship, the logos hope. The first day of the 2018 hong kong book fair at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre in wan chai. The hong kong book fair was held from 2026 july at hkcec, wan chai. A record number of more than 580 exhibitors are taking part in the event, organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, including new vendors from hungary, india and vietnam. Blue lotus gallery, 28 pound lane, sheung wan, hong kong new address. The last studies at gagosian new york 2014 and balthus at gagosian paris januaryfebruary 2015, gagosian hong kong is pleased to announce a careerspanning exhibition of balthuss paintings, drawings, and photographs. Truth in distortion cang yuans first solo exhibition in. 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. This years 2020 event has officially been cancelled by the government, but we suggest. The chinese new year fireworks show is a big annual tourist event in hong kong. Hong kong book fair 2020 will be held from 1521 july at hong kong exhibition and convention 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. Mountain of books thrown away after hong kong book fair. Founded in 1912, the university of hong kong is the leading and oldest tertiary institute in hong kong. Jul 04, 20 a special exhibition pure land inside the mogao caves will be set up in the art gallery of this year s hong kong book fair. There is also a live street party featuring various artist performances starting at 11 p. Students from hku, the chinese university of hong kong, city university and polytechnic university also helped bring the exhibition plans to life. As asias business hub, tradefair capital and convention hub, hong kong attracts plenty of international buyers, suppliers and companies to participate in the range of events taking place here. Our company joined the hong kong book fair 2015 on 1521 july 2015 in hong kong convention and exhibition centre. About fan ho 19312016 born in shanghai in 1931, fan ho delved into photography at the early age of 14 when he started taking pictures with a kodak brownie camera of his father. The late 1940s and the 1950s were characterized by the citys dramatic expansion due to emigration from china and the needs of the industry.
Jul 01, 2018 see whats on at the hong kong convention and exhibition centrethe citys architectural answer to sydneys opera house, and home to the annual book fairand take in waterfront views from. In 2015, he had a solo exhibition at observation society in guangzhou entitled the devil, probably. Asia society art gala is the signature event during the week of art basel in hong kong. As with every year, focal will attend the famous hongkong audio visual show which will be held from the 7th to the 9th of august. Hong kong protesters to target annual book fair and. Apr 12, 2020 hong kong, china accesswire april 12, 2020 truth in distortion marks frenchbased chinese artist cang yuans first solo exhibition in hong kong. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017.
Hong kong, china accesswire april 12, 2020 truth in distortion marks frenchbased chinese artist cang yuans first solo exhibition in hong kong. This year s guest performers include singers george lam chicheung, aga and emerging band mirror, check them out by the hong kong cultural centre piazza and viewing deck. Hong kong chinese new year firework performance 2020. Professor leo oufan lee, sin wai kin professor of chinese culture, was honoured author of the year in the 26 th hong kong book fair organized by the hong kong trade development council in recognition of his notable contributions in the literary world spanning half a century. Hong kong public libraries summer reading month 2015. As a precautionary measure in line with preventive efforts taking place across hong kong, we are temporarily closing hong kong disneyland park out of consideration for the health and safety of our guests and cast members.
Hong kongs annual book fair blasts off with science. Book fair retrospective hktdc hong kong book fair 2020. Find out more about the 2015 exhibition nam june paik. The hong kong publishing market may be smaller than that of mainland china or taiwan, but its annual book fair which is organized by the hong kong trade development council and held every summer at the hong kong convention and exhibition centeris definitely a mustsee travel destination. Jacky yu also collaborated with the hong kong global network, which aims to promote the citys history to the public through social media, books and other means. 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. Hong kong disneyland 10th anniversary travel trade summit 2015, hong kong. In view of the latest situation of covid19, library facilities including hong kong central library and the six major libraries city hall, kowloon, tsuen wan, sha tin, tuen mun and ping shan tin shui wai public library reopened earlier this month will be temporarily closed starting from march 23 monday. This years architecture expo will be held in the fabulous hong kong city hall.
In total, 10 theme sections will be set up with about 0 booths. Hong kong central library gf, exhibition gallery description. Inside hong kong with giselle lam july 2015 youtube. Faculty of arts enewsletter the chinese university of hong kong. Hong kong bookfair 2015 on 1521 july 2015 in hong kong. The eleventh edition of entertainment expo hong kong opens 23 march and continues to 19 april. Edited by the curator, miwako tezuka, and the centers gallery team, the book contains four essays and a catalogue of the exhibition with over 50 color artwork plates. Exhibitors left behind books they failed to sell during the sevenday. Sitting atop the prestigious pacific place complex, the jw marriott hotel hong kong has direct access to the admiralty mtr subway station and pacific place shopping mall.
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