Theme of the Year

<strong>“Reading the World: Cultural Legacy | Joyful Journeys”</strong><br /><br />To encourage readers to explore how traditional culture is inherited and reimagined in contemporary society through reading. By engaging in cultural and eco-tourism, readers are invited to experience more deeply the beauty of both humanity and nature, enriching their worldview and nourishing the spirit through the joyful journey.<br /><br />This theme covers a wide range of topics, including cultural and ecological tourism, popular culture, historical sites and traditional craftsmanship, cultural heritage, sustainable development, cultural and creative industries and art and design, as well as cross-cultural creative industries.

<div class="row gx-md-3 gx-lg-5"><div class="col-6 col-md-2 vep-my-2"><img class="img-fluid" src="https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkbookfair/wp-content/uploads/sites/110/2026/06/12-羅家英.jpg" /><div class="text-center mt-2">Law Kar Ying</div></div><div class="col-6 col-md-2 vep-my-2"><img class="img-fluid" src="https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkbookfair/wp-content/uploads/sites/110/2026/06/17-岑金倩.jpg" /><div class="text-center mt-2">Alisa Shum</div></div><div class="col-6 col-md-2 vep-my-2"><img class="img-fluid" src="https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkbookfair/wp-content/uploads/sites/110/2026/06/17-許子東.jpg" /><div class="text-center mt-2">Xu Zidong</div></div><div class="col-6 col-md-2 vep-my-2"><img class="img-fluid" src="https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkbookfair/wp-content/uploads/sites/110/2026/06/6鄭寶鴻.jpg" /><div class="text-center mt-2">Cheng Po Hung</div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-4 vep-my-2"><div class="h-100 d-flex align-items-center">&amp; more...</div></div></div>

The fair features eight seminar series including “Theme of the Year – Cultural Legacy | Joyful Journeys ”, “World of Knowledge”, “Hong Kong Cultural and Historical”, “English and International Reading”, “Lifestyle”, “Personal Development and Spiritual Growth”, “Children and Youth Reading”, and “Renowned Writers” seminar series.<br /><br />In collaboration with Ming Pao Daily News and Asia Weekly, the Hong Kong Book Fair continues to invite renowned writers from Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to speak at a series of seminars ” The English and International Reading Seminar Series invites authors from different places to share their experiences and insights into their creation process, guiding the audience to immerse themselves in the world of writing.

International Writers Gather at Book Fair

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“Renowned Writers” Seminar Series speakers include :

This year, in collaboration with the Hong Kong-ASEAN Foundation, the Book Fair introduces the ASEAN Literary Festival under the English and International Books Seminar Series for the first time, to foster cultural exchange between Hong Kong and ASEAN countries. Participating authors include :

"English and International Reading" Series :

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    <div class="text-center mt-2">Clarissa Goenawan</div>
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<div class="row gx-md-3 gx-lg-5"><div class="col-6 col-md-2 vep-my-2"><img class="img-fluid" src="https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkbookfair/wp-content/uploads/sites/110/2026/06/LK-BCP.jpg" /><div class="text-center mt-2">Luke Kennard</div></div><div class="col-6 col-md-2 vep-my-2"><img class="img-fluid" src="https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkbookfair/wp-content/uploads/sites/110/2026/06/Howard-Dick-Stephen-Kentwell_online.jpg" /><div class="text-center mt-2">Howard Dick &<br>Stephen Kentwell</div></div><div class="col-6 col-md-2 vep-my-2"><img class="img-fluid" src="https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkbookfair/wp-content/uploads/sites/110/2026/06/Kristina-Dowling.jpg" /><div class="text-center mt-2">Kristina Dowling</div></div><div class="col-6 col-md-4 vep-my-2"><div class="h-100 d-flex align-items-center">&amp; more...</div></div></div>

Other "English and International Reading" Series Speakers include :