Ok, lets jump right in and get started with this hong kong food guide. On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 4 days of the fair, from 15. Anyone with a fever or respiratory symptoms is tested as a matter of course, upon recommendation of a doctor. On new years eve february 4, 2019 it will be open throughout the night until the early hours 6. The annual weeklong hong kong book fair drew a record 1. Please tick here if you object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing. Hong kong, july 18 xinhua around 680 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions gathered at the hong kong book fair, which opened wednesday and offered readers an opportunity to explore the world through books and speeches by renowned writers from around the world. Under the theme of reading the world what on earth is love. Chinas giant bridge of death attempts to push hong kong closer to mainland china. Organised by the hk trade development council, its not only books, books and more books on this. Join us for a multipart, live recording at the 2018 san francisco art book fair.
Hktdcs retroinnovations exhibition opens at harbour city. Or if you book online, through telephone and authorized agents, you could book train tickets 30 days ahead of departure. Where to play and eat in hong kong the new york times. Suminagashi or floating ink, is a paper marbling process that originated in japan by shinto monks in the 12th century. In light of the development of the coronavirus outbreak, the hong kong fur federation treats the safety of our exhibitors, buyers and members as our top priority. The hong kong book fair is one of the worlds largest and most famous international book fairs. Every summer, bookworms from across hong kong flock to wan chai. To be fair, i should mention that hong kong did not initially test so extensively.
Underlining art basels commitment to the region, half of the participating galleries once again have exhibition spaces in asia and asiapacific. Interesting little trip, got to see the floating restaurant and house boats. Event attracts a wide range of people, from young to families with children, mainland chinese seeking banned publications, and eagleeyed. The hong kong book fair 2018 will be held from 1824 july at hong kong convention and exhibition centre in wan chai. Hong kong island halfday tour including peak tram 2020. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair.
Smart food at hong kong book fair 20, grand hall, hong kong convention and exhibition centre. On this years edition, it will attend 1 987 exhibitors and 46 163 visitors from all over the world. Experience hong kong with us at guaranteed low prices with handpicked and reliable suppliers. October is quite possibly one of the best months to visit hong kong. Lunar new year fairs will be held for 7 days from january 30 through february 5, 2019. Dragon boat race, music festivals, summer sales, as well as book exhibitions, anime fair, all in the hottest summer parties and coolest carnival. Read me, love me, leave me explores different modes of reading through collaboration, humour, and storytelling. How to do business in hong kong the business opportunities on the chinese mainland are more than a few steps closer if you start your venture from hong kong. 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. Hktdc hong kong houseware fair represents one of the most important international exhibition for bathroom articles, china tableware, cooking utensils, cosmetics, crystal and decorative glassware, cutting instruments, decorations, decorative china, electric.
The 220 hole of dunhuang mogao grottoes 3d model at hong kong book fair 20. The latter is particularly fascinating as hong kong has many amazing mountain landscapes, marine parks and the tian tan buddha on lantau island is only a ferry ride away. Other projects include king edward vii statue floating down the don river 2017, where they dumped a lifesize replica of a colonial statue into a toronto river. Its a fun app that allows you to do some pretty hilarious things with your face. The jumbo floating restaurant together with the tai pak, are hong kong s iconic floating palaces. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a. Public hosted by discover hong kong australia interested. Chinese books attract attention at new delhi world book fair. This page explains the rules and regulations applicable to visitors to exhibitions organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc.
Our hong kong show, held at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre, features premier galleries from asia and beyond. Hong kong s official tourism guide includes tourist information on attractions, events, shopping and dining, vacation holiday packages, street maps, virtual tours and travel planning itineraries to experience hong kong s unique international living culture. Boat trip lasted approx 20 mins but was nice to see a little bit of their culture. Hktdc hong kong houseware fair april 2018 china expo fair. With more than 18,000 cruising the streets of the territory, theyre easy to flag down, except during rush hour, when it rains or during the driver shiftchange period around 4pm daily. Hktdcs retroinnovations exhibition opens at harbour. View jennifer yeungs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The jumbo floating restaurant together with the tai pak, are hong kongs iconic floating palaces.
Worlds largest floating book fair berths in hong kong. Galleries, museums, design spaces and alternative fairs have cropped up, in. The transport department td today july 17 reminded the public that to facilitate the extension of opening hours of the hong kong book fair 2018 at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec this friday and saturday july 20 and 21, the following special transport arrangements will be implemented on those two days. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jennifers. Floating book fair drops anchor in hong kong for two weeks. The best restaurants in hong kong telegraph travel. Hong kong offers plenty of interesting city and thematic tours, ranging from cuisineoriented, to architecture or nature. Floating book fair drops anchor in hong kong for two weeks no sooner has the hong kong book fair closed it doors for another year than another book fair opens, this time aboard a ship, the logos hope. The 50 best hong kong bars for cocktails, wine and beer.
Kai tak cruise terminal mv logos hope floating book fair. Join the largest floating party in 2020, the legendary seafair log boom. In the port of kingston, jamaica, an unsuspecting member of the public received a celebration in her honour as she stepped off the gangway and into the worlds largest floating bookfair. W hile hong kong has its fair share of fabulous indian restaurants, thanks to a longstanding south. The 27th hong kong book fair opens next month hktdc. Logos hope has welcomed the ninemillionth visitor to the book ship since she began operating in 2009. Whether this is your first visit to hong kong or youre returning to refresh old memories, this comprehensive orientation is a great way to get to know hong kong island, its history and its famous landmarks. Take note that the 5day hong kong itinerary with stopover to macau below does not take into account your arrival day in hong kong at any rate, if youre staying longer in the city, you can make use of the last tab called as extra days to see the other activities or trips you can do for filling up the rest of your vacation days. For each dish, youll also find restaurants in hong kong where you can try them. Hong kong, june 28, 2016 acn newswire an annual cultural highlight, the hong kong book fair will run from 2026 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. With a 2016 population of some 68 million, thailand is the fourthbiggest country in the asean region, after indonesia, the philippines and vietnam.
Aside from a private beach, it has an outdoor pool and free wifi throughout the property. They have been in movies, are frequented by luminaries, movie stars and royalty, and are a common sight in tourist brochures and postcards. Book hong kong tours and things to do in hong kong. Ticket holders of hong kong book fair can visit both fairs on the same day. Jennifer yeung graduate assistance sothebys institute of. Special transport arrangements for hong kong book fair 2018.
During your halfday tour, a knowledgeable guide takes you to see multiple hong kong highlights in this everchanging locale, including victoria peak, aberdeen fishing village and. If you are keen on celebrating new years eve with a party, you may consider the parties in times square. Most of these tend to be about publishing, books, literature, library, linguistics and reading. Hong kong book fair, 29th hong kong book fair 2018. In its 27th edition, the fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc. Since this years theme is romance literature, the events art. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees and included some 360 cultural events to promote reading. Fake goods are common in most markets, but you can also find local designers who are just making their way through the fashion world. The colors are cool, the features all work as you would expect, the flame looks real or at least good enough.
Subscribe book fair news the format of the email address provided is incorrect 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. Hong kong observation wheel hkow on the iconic central harbourfront in hong kong, offers day and night time views. Millions are expected to turn up for hong kongs annual book fair, where you can expect workshops and authors talks alongside the multitude of booths. Hotels near hong kong book fair, hong kong on tripadvisor. Hong kong this citys creative scene has transformed in the decade since an annual art fair was introduced. The fair is also the venue for the wine industry conference as well as a serious of seminars, wine tasting sessions and master classes.
Boaters tie up to anchored logs that provide the best views of hydroplanes racing at over 220 mph and the blue angels flying overhead. Hong kong trade shows and fairs hong kong traveller. Galleries, museums, design spaces and alternative fairs have cropped up, in some. Get an eyeful of traditional chinese architecture in ngong ping village, then take the tram to the tippitytop of victoria peak for unparalleled views.
The event is organized by the hong kong trade development council, a statutory body that organizes over 30 trade fairs each year to promote hong kong as a platform for doing business. Reserve your space on seafairs 2020 log boom today, space is limited. Romance literature, the hong kong book fair 2018 south. We will not send you any promotional and other materials upon receiving your request with no charge. A visit to the hong kong flower markets during this time of the year is a great way to get into the spirit of the festivities one of the most popular chinese new year flower markets is held annually in victoria park in causeway bay starting a week or so before the new year and running up until new years day as the name implies, heres where you enjoy beautiful blooms in all the vibrant. Its possible to bring down the cost of travel from hong kong to guangzhou by splitting the journey into multiple legs. You can put your face on photos, or create masks from photos and put th. Graphic artist and photographer dave king will debut three new short films.
The hong kong book fair 2020 details china highlights. Other than that the unit is great, to be fair i havent used the heat much as its summer here but thats not really the main reason i bought it anyway. The hong kong sports and leisure expo will be held concurrently with book fair. From roadside stalls to worldclass restaurants, hong kong offers a wide variety of choices when it comes to food.
In its 27 th edition, the fair is organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc with more than 600 exhibitors from some 30 countries and regions expected to take part, including newcomers from chile, germany, indonesia, iran, portugal. Interest in home decoration is at an alltime high as consumers are valuing their time at home more. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade shows 2018. In the spirit of openmic, members of the public are. Launched by a trio of hong kongs finest local talent, the old man is the most talked about bar in the city. Hong kong taxis are a bargain compared with those in other worldclass cities.
The 5th edition will be 29 to 31 march 2019, held at hk arts centre. Bangkok events calendar calendar of annual events in bangkok. A prestigious fur fair that is widely recognized by global industry players as the most essential platform for sourcing quality fur garments and raw materials. As a prelude to designinspire, and as part of the events citywide promotion, the. At art basel in hong kong, the small book painting no. There will be no admission to the venue 45 minutes before the announced daily closing time of the fair. Hong kong brands and products expo hkbpe is a largescale outdoor expo and carnival featuring local and international renowned brands and quality products.
Millions are expected to turn up for hong kong s annual book fair, where you can expect workshops and authors talks alongside the multitude of booths. Songkran, or thai new year, is undeniably the most anticipated and exciting annual event in bangkok, as. Fair good enough for sightseeing amphawa floating market. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you. Dont miss the miss exhibition pageant, hong kong top brand awards and heaps of giveaways. The hong kong book fair will take place on 7 days from wednesday, 15. Around 47,000 buyers representing major global importers, distributors, retailers and etailers from 8 countries and regions attended last years fair. Find the best in dining based on location, cuisine, price, view, and more. Compared with most of the other countries in the region, thailands consumer market is relatively mature, but the potential for it to grow remains high with its economy poised for sustained, productivitydriven growth in the next five years amid.
Hong kong convention and exhibition centre 1 harbour road, wan chai, hong kong. As a prelude to designinspire, and as part of the events citywide promotion, the retroinnovations exhibition opens today and runs until 3. Worlds largest floating book fair berths in hong kong south china. Other zones will focus on books related to the chinese mainland, taiwan, teenagers, children and religion. W hile hong kong has its fair share of fabulous indian restaurants, thanks to a longstanding south asian community, until recently its. From the freshest flowers to cheap electronics to designer knockoffs, discover our citys best street markets. The 29th edition of hong kongs biggest book expo returns. Hong kongs annual book fair good way to spend time during bad weather days the annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. Nov 27, 2018 27 november 2018 organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, designinspire returns next week 68 dec to promote design and innovation through an array of interactive exhibits, creative designs and awardwinning projects. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees. Mar 26, 2018 hong kong this citys creative scene has transformed in the decade since an annual art fair was introduced. Similar to new year countdown in new york, the crowd is waiting that the clock hits midnight. Readers invited to explore the world at hong kong book fair.
Hong kong summer pop music festivalevery summer, the hong kong summer pop music festival gathers top musicians who bring spectacular performance. In early 2019, it was crowned asias best bar at the asias 50 best awards in. The 10 closest hotels to hong kong book fair tripadvisor. The hktdc hong kong houseware fair and the concurrent hktdc hong kong international home textiles and furnishings fair are set to return with some 2,500 exhibitors, providing the perfect onestop solution for all your sourcing needs in 2018. Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a oneofakind skyline are just some of hong kongs unique features.
It is one of the focal party events with live music and entertainment. Markets in hong kong are among the best places to pick up fashionable yet cheap clothing, accessories, jewelry, electronics, souvenirs, and toys. An indian reader browses through chinese books at the 27th new delhi world book fair. If you are going to buy hong kong high speed train tickets from counters and automatic ticket machines at hong kong west kowloon train station in hong kong, you can but the tickets 28 days in advance. In this hong kong food guide, youll discover 25 dishes and snacks that you dont want to miss eating when youre in hong kong. In hong kong, people are being told to get tested if you think you have been exposed, andor are symptomatic. The 27th hktdc hong kong book fair opens next month. Bangkok is one of the best places in the world to savor life be it shopping, dining, drinking, clubbing or partying and theres no better time to take it all in than at a bangkok event. Did this sampan ride as part of the hong kong island tour. Learn how the closer economic partnership arrangement cepa between the mainland and hong kong can put you on the path to success. 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. A chargeable airport shuttle is also available upon request. A visit to the hong kong flower markets during this time of the year is a great way to get into the spirit of the festivities one of the most popular chinese new year flower markets is held annually in victoria park in causeway bay starting a week or so before the new year and running up until new years day.
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