Artists books are publications that have been created as artworks, in which artists use books as a medium of artistic expression. Hardhit publishers, retailers welcome government subsidies to help. Despite efforts by the governments of hong kong and top sending countries, these workers remain uniquely vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. If you arent aware of the hong kong book fair, then you must be new in town. The city that doesnt read hong kong free press hkfp. 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. Creative writing workshop by keith gray british council. Hong kong book fair archives lifestyle asia hong kong.
Book lovers flock to hong kong book fair opening elite. This article examines the conditions foreign domestic workers face, the policies governing their employment, and the challenges in. Tai kwun contemporarys artists book library tai kwun. Hong kong book fair archives hong kong free press hkfp. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development. The affordable art fair returns to the royal exhibition building, in september 2021.
The british council is proud to bring two uk writers, ben okri and keith gary to the hong kong book fair this year for a series of talks and events. Founded in 2003, the festival presents a diverse programme of masterworks. Association, of the bologna childrens book fair 2018 held. Exhibitors, list of companies at hong kong book fair, hong kong. Guaranteeing that you and the rest of the family can spend an entire day exploring. Latest news, event schedule, floor plan, exhibitors discount coupons and new book releases are all at your fingertips. The hong kong immigration department provides a guidebook for the employment of domestic helpers from abroad and a standard employment contract for both domestic workers and employers. British writers events at hong kong book fair 2017. Hong kong book fair postponed after virus spike rthk.
Sep 03, 2020 the hong kong trade development council hktdc is ready to make final assessments and decisions one month before the book fair so as to avoid the possible additional expenses incurred by exhibitors during the fair. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2021 trade fair dates. But this year is the first fair held in hong kong since the disappearances of five booksellers from the city in late 2015. Hong kong book fair 2021 all you need to know before you. All global exhibitions are held in this centre, for example, book fair, wine fair, jewellery fair, etc. Biographer carol thatcher is among the highprofile speakers coming to the 2015 hktdc hong kong book fair, 1521 july. Mountain of books thrown away after hong kong book fair hong. The hong kong book fair was held from 15 to 21 of july at hkcec, wan chai. Personal in charge of significant events and main duties. By continuing to use this site, you agree to its use of cookies. In collaboration with the hong kong trade development council hktdc, the consulate general of france in hong kong and macau is inviting distinguished francophone authors and creators in town for the hong kong book fair 2017. Million shares averagebasic end of period book value thb dividends per share thb.
Hong kong book fair 2021 all you need to know before you go. Participated in promotion and sales at the hong kong book fair 2015 education university of southern california university of southern california bachelor of arts ba public relations. Home affairs bureau publications and press releases. Confessions of a reluctant reader a dialogue with keith gray. The hong kong book fair was held from 2026 july at hkcec, wan chai. London book fair this year to celebrate the 15th anniversary of hong kongs. Share this story the event attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the hong kong convention and exhibition centre every.
A great opportunity to assist with our newbuild fundraising. Hong kong convention and exhibition centre, 1 expo drive, wan chai prices. Sabrin tsui assistant marketing manager town health. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of. Haunting images capture plight of foreign maids in hk. Hong kong pavilion at london book fair for the first time. Hong kong book fair postponed to 16th 22nd december. Hong kong book fair postponed after virus spike 202007 hkt. Hong kong is home to more than 340,000 foreign domestic workers, who can be found in one of every seven households. These day events are a fantastic way to pick up great books for a great value to supplement your casual summer reading list.
Haunting images capture plight of foreign maids in hk ejinsight. Working at hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Hong kong book fair 2020 hong kong island tradefest. As a promoter, i have to handle the customer enquiries and guide the customer to the right place. This years book fair will have an online book fair at the same time, with 110,000 books available for purchase online. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. More than 730 exhibitors are expected to gather at the fair and the hong kong sports and leisure expo, presenting a. As asias business hub, trade fair capital and convention hub, hong kong attracts plenty of international buyers, suppliers and companies to participate in the range of events taking place here. Hong kong book fair 2015 2018 sales increased 25% compared with 2017 2018 love to read campaign with top family shopping mall dark and education bureau in hong kong.
However, in spite of the book fair being the pride. The hong kong book fair is by far the sars largest exhibition with over a million visitors attending last year looking for a bargain or three amongst the plethora of books on sale. Jun 23, 2020 23 june 2020 the 31 st hktdc hong kong book fair, organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, will be held from 15 to 21 july wednesday to tuesday at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec. Were keeping the book fair simple this year, just putting our big collection of books in the hall and selling them. High school omegas, a bestselling book in the hk book fair on ib study skills. Mr chip tsao multilingual hong kongbased columnist, broadcaster, and writer. Honored french authors invited to hong kong book fair 2017. Census and statistics department took part in hong kong book fair 2015 to promote the world world statistics day 2015 paperless. 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. Students from the twghs yow kam yuen college, partner secondary school of the consulate general of france in hong kong and macau under project wecan, took part in the opening celebration of le french may 2015 at pmq. Hk book fair reading the world browse hong kong book fair onthego with this app. On 15,16,19 and 20 of july the book fair opened until 22. We will be sharing the joy of book reading with all. People visit the louis cha exhibition at the 2015 hk book fair in hong kong.
The operative word in the preceding sentence is visitors, for many of them arent exactly readers. Its an annual book lovers extravaganza, where you can pick up some bibliophile bargains for the whole family. Publishers and booksellers are gearing up for the hong kong book fair next month. I agree that the above information may be used by the hong kong trade development council hktdc for incorporation in its database for sending the information of hong kong book fair to me, and for direct marketing productsservices of hktdc. 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. Relief as hong kong book fair goes ahead, but covid19 pandemic. Hong kong book fair subdued after bookseller disappearances. Students from twghs yow kam yuen college took part in the. I worked in hong kong conventional and exhibition centre as a exhibition helper.
Foreign domestic helpers have been living with us for decades, taking care of everything from our kids to our laundry. Hardhit publishers, retailers welcome government subsidies to help cover event. Visitors to the hong kong book fair held at the hong kong exhibition and convention. Delta delta delta theta xi chapter, usc trojan dance marathon, usc greeks go green. Home affairs bureau publications and press releases press. Since 20, peaceland hk provides quality language learning materials integrating life education. However, if we have a bad weather day during the time, the book fair can be a good way to spend time if you visit during the time of this annual event. At the frankfurt book fair 2015 1418 october 2015, all the business.
We help ib students to end disappointing results and get into their dream. This years fair is the first big public event in the city post wuhan virus, and quite simply the hktdc seem more interested in money than the safety of. A good number show up to tsau yit lau or literally, to go where the noise is. Hong kong lawyer and writer jason ng spent nearly two decades living in various cities in europe and northamerica. The 2016 hong kong book fair has been scheduled to be held at the hong kong convention and exhibition center. Createhk is pleased to sponsor this kind of projects that can help the. Recruited and supervised the parttime staff hired for the hong kong book fair 2015 participated in promotion and sales at the hong kong book fair 2015. Historian simon sebag montefiore is among the highprofile speakers coming to the 2015 hktdc hong kong book fair, 1521 july. Civic education exhibition to be held at hong kong book fair. Generally speaking, the book fair is an enjoyable way to spend a hour or more but will be more appealing to hong kong residents than tourists. Jul 16, 2015 there is always something for everyone at the hong kong book fair, but this years hottest selling items are educational books for kids. Room 307308, british council, 3 supreme court road, admiralty, hong kong.
Jul 15, 2020 the 2020 edition of hong kong book fair is held from the 15th to the 21st of july 2020 at hong kong convention and exhibition centre in hong kong island hong kong. The annual book fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council and takes place over several days. 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. The hong kong book fair is the citys biggest literary event, drawing millions of visitors every july. One publisher, taiwans hebron soft limited, appeared to have left dozens of its magazines behind. Official website of hong kong book fair 2015, hong kong. A chance to meet people, socialise, do your bit for the community etc. 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. Major exhibit categories include childrens and teens books, ebooks, elearning resources and multimedia products. Hong kong is the city of food, and this annual fair sponsored by the hong kong trade development council, is the leading food trade event gathering over 900 exhibitors with delicacies and the finest selection of foods from every corner of the world.
Often published in limited numbers, sometimes even unique piece of art, artists books challenge the idea. The 31st annual hong kong book fair is coming to wanchai this summer. The hong kong book fair 2020 postponed little steps. Elizabeth lui senior associate weber shandwick linkedin. May 19, 2015 exhibitors arrange books at a book fair in hong kong. Exhibition panels to promote world statistics day 2015 in. Feb 05, 2015 kolkata book fair is perhaps the most eagerly awaited nonreligious festival that receives the highest footfall among all book fairs in asia. Breaking news, analysis and opinion from the scmps hong kong edition. The artists book library is an ongoing collection of asian artists books and an integral part of the arts programme of tai kwun contemporary.
Cu press makes a stand for a greener booth sustainable campus. To learn more about how our website uses cookies, please read our cookie policy. Frankfurt book fair announces new concept for 2015 publishing. On the 17,18 of july the book fair opened until midnight. Sep 12, 2015 there are more than 330,000 of them in hong kong. The hong kong trade development council hktdc has announced that the thirtyfirst hktdc hong kong book fair, together with the hktdc hong kong sports and leisure expo, will be held from 16 to 22 december 2020 at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Enjoy the vibes of hong kong book fair organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc and the many smart features. Optimisation of visitor traffic flow with the help of clearly demarcated. Jun 30, 2011 the hong kong book fair is the citys biggest literary event, drawing millions of visitors every july. Organised by the hk trade development council, its not only books, books and more books on this weeklong affair, lately the emphasis has also been on multimedia, ebooks and elearning resources. This year the fair takes place from 18 to 24 july at its usual spot, the hong kong convention centre in wan chai.
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