The hong kong convention and exhibition centre improves. The best hong kong christmas markets to visit hong kong living. Organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, this years fair welcomes a record number of about 670 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, showcasing a diverse selection of reading materials featured in 14 thematic zones. See all 3 hong kong maritime museum tours on tripadvisor. The museum instructs on shipping, ship technology, warfare, and trade of china, the rest of asia and the western countries. 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. Dec, 2018 at least three booksellers had early copies of mein kampf, adolf hitlers 1925 autobiography, on sale at the recent china in print antiquarian book fair at the hong kong maritime museum, in central. Subsequent phases will broaden the data to be investigated and documented as well as the geographical area, in addition to further the collection of this material for the hong kong maritime museum. The columnist will feature her bestselling childrens book wheres. As if victoria harbour wasnt striking enough on a normal day, during holiday time it really comes to life with the glittering lights that decorate every corner of the territory. You might be traveling over the holidays, but that doesnt mean you cant enjoy a good, oldfashioned christmas dinner.
As one of the largest book fairs in asia, the hong kong book fair attracted quite a number of exhibitors from the mainland as well. Hong kong maritime museum 2020 all you need to know before. Prestiges christmas lifestyle and gift fairs will showcase a wide variety of popup shops in the conrad ballroom, perfect for finishing off your christmas shopping list. All visitors are requested to note the emergency measures under the following situations. The museum was reopened to the public in february 20. Hong kong attracts exhibitions and fairs that stand out on the world stage. The hong kong maritime museum is the home of hong kongs maritime heritage past, present and future where we place hong kongs maritime story into its local, regional and international context. At the hong kong book fair, dr george yeo, ceo kerry logistics group and former minister of foreign affairs of singapore, and jacky foo. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Explore hong kong maritime museum s 1,050 photos on flickr. Hong kong book fair 2020 all you need to know before you go. The museum focuses on the development of boats, ships, maritime exploration and trade, and naval. After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this years white christmas street fair originally scheduled for 4 6 december 2019, due to safety concerns. The newly reopened hong kong maritime museum explores east asias inextricable link to the water, putting hong kongs maritime story into context regionally and internationally.
Hong kong international hobby and toy museum permanently closed yau ma tei, kowloon. Home whats on calendar of events an extensive public programme of free events is underway for visitors of all ages. The hong kong maritime museum is a vibrant, cultural institution dedicated to preserving, collecting and displaying objects that tell the story about trade and maritime in hong kong and the pearl river delta. In this exhibition of maps and rare books, the hong kong maritime museum hopes to demonstrate the evolution of chinese navigation and cartography, explore. Inside, the lobby was plastered with christmas decorations. Skarstedt and spruth magers are delighted to present expanded portrait compositions, the first major exhibition by american artist george condo in hong kong. Other zones will focus on books related to the chinese mainland, taiwan, teenagers, children and religion. Expect santa to make an appearance at both places, complete with his entourage of reindeers and elves. Mok were speaking at a seminar at the hong kong maritime museum, a privately. Luckily, eating out on december 25 is common enough in hong kong, as most of those who live in the city dont stay home to cook up a traditional meal.
Apr 24, 2020 looking to get inspired on your trip to hong kong. Both hong kong disneyland and ocean park deck the halls by lining their venues with trees, lights, and fake snow. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf on sale at hong kong book. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf on sale at hong kong. Hong kong cricket club christmas fairs the hong kong cricket club has two festive fairs the first is a holiday bazaar thats certain to tick a few gifts off the shopping list. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Author kelly yang will share her passion for reading and writing, at this years hktdc hong kong book fair, 1622 july. The exhibition is organised by the hong kong maritime museum, coorganised with hkust lee shau kee library andthe library of macau university of science and technology.
Christmas is such a wonderful time to visit hong kong. Swire properties white christmas street fair home facebook. The museum officially reopened in february 2014 on central ferry pier 8 in the heart of victoria harbor. China in print hong kong rare book fair asia bookroom will be exhibiting.
Immerse yourself into worldclass art, exciting history, and mindbending science. The hong kong maritime museum showcases hong kongs maritime heritage in its past, present and future and places the citys seafaring story in local, regional and international contexts. Hong kong maritime museum is a nonprofit educational institution funded by the international shipping community and the government in hong kong. Conveniently located on the picturesque victoria harbour at central pier no. Entry is free and the fair is held at the attractive hong kong maritime museum in. China resources group as major sponsor and supported by the home affairs bureau, hong kong special administrative region. Beat the crowds and enjoy stressfree shopping at this christmas fair with lots of amazing. Hong kong maritime museum 2020 all you need to know. For one week, residents of hk flock to the convention centre to browse and purchase a huge variety of cantonese and english books. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Nov 29, 2018 there are numerous christmas events to join and stunning decorations to check out. Function suites, hong kong cricket club, 7 wong nai chung gap road, causeway bay. Aug 20, 2018 the annual hong kong book fair is held at the hkcec in wan chai each summer. The hong kong maritime museum, a registered charity supported by the shipping industry, the business community, private individuals and the hong kong sar government, is a vibrant cultural institution dedicated to preserving, collecting and displaying objects that tell the story about trade and maritime in hong kong and the pearl river delta, and the vital roles that ships and the sea play in.
James settlement to host an early christmas lunch for the elderly at the hkcec earlier this month. The symphony of lights is hong kong s tribute to the city and its people, their diversity, energy and vitality as stunning as it is, sometimes i feel like it has been hyped up so much, people are sometimes disappointed by the display, maybe they expected more than what the short 15minute show actually is. Traderelated events, conferences, workshops and exhibitions. As asias business hub, tradefair capital and convention hub, hong kong attracts plenty of international buyers, suppliers and companies to participate in the range of events taking place here. Best events not to miss this christmas in hong kong. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. Hong kong rare book fair 2018 friday, nov 30, 2018 sunday. Hong kong maritime museum 2020 what to know before you go. Venue, hong kong convention and exhibition centre hall 3. You could even take a spin around one of hong kongs best ice skating rinks to help get in the mood. Exhibitions and consumer fairs hong kong tourism board.
Prestige fairs at the conrad christmas lifestyle and gift fairs 2019. Win tickets to the hong kong book fair 2019 yp south china. More information regarding the 6th edition in 2020 will be coming soon. Showcasing a brandnew body of paintings and works on paper that have been created by condo specifically for the maritime museum in hong kong, the exhibition will be on view for two weeks only, from march 27 through april 6, 2018. Sep 25, 2019 prestiges christmas lifestyle and gift fairs will showcase a wide variety of popup shops in the conrad ballroom, perfect for finishing off your christmas shopping list. The aims of the project were to establish a catalogue that could act as a catalyst for. For a chance to win a pair of vip tickets, tell us what the theme for this years hong kong book fair is. At the hong kong book fair, dr george yeo, ceo kerry logistics group and former minister of foreign affairs of. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Youll be instructed about hong kong and chinas future role in world shipping. Check out the best museums in hong kong to visit in 2020.
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. 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. Turn your hong kong trip into an indepth exploration of the worlds best brands, books, comics, games and flowers. The hong kong maritime museum hkmm is a vibrant, cultural institution dedicated to preserving, collecting and displaying objects that tell the story about trade and maritime in hong kong and the pearl river delta.
Book now at 280 restaurants near hong kong maritime museum on opentable. Come see us in booth a2 at the new york international antiquarian book fair. 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. Jun 02, 2014 author kelly yang will share her passion for reading and writing, at this years hktdc hong kong book fair, 1622 july. And while ocean park is the goto theme park for hong kong locals, its safe to say disneyland steals the show around christmas. You can learn about the history of shipping as it affected hong kong and about current global trends of trade and shipping in hong kong. The hong kong book fair 2020 details china highlights.
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