The Annual Hong Kong Book Fair is Returning on July 17
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Calling All Book Lovers: The 34th Annual Hong Kong Book Fair Is Back

The 34th HKTDC Book Fair is returning alongside the Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks from July 17 to July 23

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The 34th annual Hong Kong Book Fair will run alongside the Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks from July 17 to July 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

These highly anticipated events are organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to showcase a summer full of fun plans for people of all ages.

For bookworms in Hong Kong, you will be able to enjoy over 600 seminars and activities by acclaimed writers including Joyce Chan, Chiang Hiu Mei, and Law Kar. This year’s theme is Film and Television Literature, which features books and screen adaptations to educate readers on the entertainment industry.

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If you prefer something more visual, the Book Fair received funding from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency to display exhibits and events. The Art Gallery will be staging publications, manuscripts, props, and awards from renowned writers such as Erica Li, Raymond To, and Norris Wong.

Other events such as the World of Art and Culture, the International Publishing Forum, and an IP Roundtable will offer an outlook on culture, film, television, and literature.

For snack lovers, the HKTDC World of Snack presents over 1,200 typesof international snacks to give shoppers a holistic one-stop-shop experience.

The HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo will feature active events and entertaining activities in the spirit of the Paris Olympics 2024. The event will host free trials, shopping opportunities, and classes to support the Hong Kong Athletics Team.

With a single ticket, visitors can have full access to all three events and enjoy a full week's worth of activities.

For more information, follow HKTDC's official Instagram and buy a ticket from HKTDC’s Website.

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