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2021
14/07
Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks open to public today
Fair runs under ‘Inspirational and Motivational Reading’ theme
The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
Carrie Lam (second from left), Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), together with Dr Peter K N Lam (second from right), Chairman of the HKTDC, Edward Yau (left), Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR, and Margaret Fong (right), Executive Director of the HKTDC, joined other guests at this morning’s opening ceremony for the long-awaited 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair
After attending this morning’s opening ceremony, Dr Peter K N Lam (second from right), Chairman of the HKTDC, visited the Children’s Paradise, Art Gallery and other zones at the Book Fair together with Margaret Fong (right), Executive Director of the HKTDC, and Benjamin Chau (second from left), Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC
Hong Kong literature lovers have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the Book Fair in the hope of buying their favourite books and discovering new reading adventures
More than 760 exhibitors are joining this year’s Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and debut World of Snacks
The Mainland China Publishers product zone presents 13 publishers from different provinces and cities in the mainland, with the themes “Reading Beijing”, “Exploring Shanghai”, “Panoramic Lingnan”, “Relishing Jiangnan”, “Appreciating Anhui”, “Savouring Sichuan” and others. More than 6,000 quality publications, catergorised into over 2,500 types, are on offer at the fair
Thirty-four exhibitors, formed mainly by consulates general, are introducing the cultures of different countries and regions in the International Cultural Villages
The Words to Warm the Heart exhibition at the Art Gallery introduces readers to inspirational authors and their works. Readers can learn more about the authors’ thought processes and the inspiration behind their creations
Readers can take a trip down memory lane at the Cherished Memories of the Children's Paradise exhibition at the Art Gallery. The exhibition showcases different editions of Children’s Paradise, a publication beloved by many generations in Hong Kong
The Art Gallery is also staging The Dragon Never Dies – Bruce Lee @80 exhibition. Co-organised with the Bruce Lee Club, the exhibition celebrates the many achievements of the legendary Bruce Lee. Visitors can find photos, portraits and other memorabilia, many of which have never been shown before
Visitors can also attend the Sports and Leisure Expo and the World of Snacks with their Book Fair ticket, free of charge. The Sports and Leisure Expo is showcasing new sports and leisure products while the World of Snacks offers delicious treats from around the globe
The debut World of Snacks presents a global selection of tasty treats
In the hope of providing a more enjoyable experience, this year’s Book Fair will continue to have an easily accessible mobile app through which visitors can receive information anytime and anywhere. The app will notify users of the latest news, event logs, exhibition floor plans, exhibitor discounts, new book promotions and more
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