Cheuk Wing-hing, Acting Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR, was guest of honour at today’s opening reception.

HKTDC Chairman Professor Frederick Ma delivers a welcome speech at today’s opening reception.

Cheuk Wing-hing, Acting Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR (front row, centre), Raistlin Lau, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR (second row, centre), Professor Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman (front row, second right), and Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director (front row, second left), hosted the opening reception.

Book lovers eagerly await the opening of the Book Fair, ready to get their hands on the latest literary works.

To echo the theme of the year, the World of Art & Culture features the “Book a Table ･ Food for Thought” exhibition, creating a cross-regional cultural celebration.

This year’s Book Fair introduces the Cultural and Creative Products Zone for the first time, bringing an interactive experience of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage.

In response to the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, the Sports and Leisure Expo features an exhibition area where participants can take photos with games mascots Xiyangyang and Lerongrong.

The FIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025 basketball tournament – a key event at the Sports and Leisure Expo – will take place indoors at the HKCEC for the first time. Before the tournament on 19 and 20 July, student competitions were held at the world-class arena today. Visitors to the Sports and Leisure Expo can also visit the 3x3 Village to experience the atmosphere of a world-class event.

This year’s Sports and Leisure Expo features a brand-new Travel Zone, showcasing the Japan Pavilion, Taiwan Pavilion and Thailand Pavilion as well as a variety of uniquely Hong Kong attractions

The World of Snacks brings together over 1,300 creative and international snacks, including Heartwarming, whose stone-ground black sesame products were endorsed with the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand 2025.