- Book Fair runs alongside the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks from 16 to 22 July at the HKCEC- With a single ticket, visitors can immerse themselves in the worlds of literature, sports and leisure activities and global snacks. To celebrate the Book Fair’s 35th edition, three special offers will be launched to welcome both Hong Kong citizens and tourists, encouraging attendees to visit the fairs with their companions- The theme of this year's Book Fair is “Food Cultureï½¥Future Living”, featuring more than 620 cultural activities. The World of Art & Culture will feature an interactive exhibition, “Book a Table ï½¥ Food for Thought”- The FIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025 international event will take place at the Sports and Leisure Expo, while the World of Snacks will offer more than 1,300 tasty treats
HONG KONG, Jun 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) -The35thHKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 16 to 22 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The popular annual event will run concurrently with theHKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expoand theHKTDC World of Snacks, bringing together more than 770 exhibitors across the three fairs. With thethemeof the year“Food Cultureï½¥Future Living”, the Book Fair will feature more than 620 cultural activities both onsite and offsite, including acclaimed writers’ seminars, book launches and multicultural activities, creating a literary feast and promoting a culture of reading.
Sophia Chong,HKTDCDeputy Executive Director, said: “The Hong Kong Book Fair Cultural Events Advisory Panel selecting ‘Food Cultureï½¥Future Living’ as the theme of the year is truly meaningful. Both food and reading serve as carriers of culture. Food literature works not only document local culinary traditions but also narrate stories through recipes, making them more intriguing. As a renowned food paradise where east meets west, Hong Kong offers a unique platform for promoting international cultural exchange through food literature. We hope the theme of the year will encourage people to explore diverse aspects of food culture through reading, savouring the cultural nuances and lifestyle attitudes behind the texts and delving into new food cultures shaped by future technologies. We invite everyone to relish the joy and flavour of reading.”
Ms Chong added that Hong Kong Book Fair, as a Hong Kong spotlight event and a feature of the Hong Kong Summer Viva in July, will present a wide array of engaging experiences for locals and tourists alike. To celebrate the 35th edition of the Book Fair, three special offers will be rolled out to allow citizens and tourists to fully immerse themselves in the three major cultural and leisure events of reading, sports and leisure, and snacks. First, visitors born in 1990, when the Book Fair was first held, can enjoy free entry by presenting valid identification. Second, a limited edition of 500 35th-edition special packages will be available, allowing five visitors to enter for the price of three tickets. Third, visitors who spend over HK$500 at the Book Fair will have the opportunity to receive a limited-edition commemorative tote bag and a special gift.
World of Art & Culture presents across-culturalfeast
The Book Fair continues to be supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to stage the World of Art & Culture and industry-focused activities such as the International Publishing Forum and the IP Roundtable.
To further promote Hong Kong as an east-meets-west centre for international cultural exchange, the World of Art & Cultureechoes the theme of the year with an exhibition titled“Book a Tableï½¥Food for Thought” that uses food as a bridge to connect cultures and offers visitors a chance to savour life and explore the world through the dining table. The exhibition is a collaboration between eight artists and the consulates general of various countries in Hong Kong. It features eight tables curated by eight artists, each exploring themes related to food and healthy living, surplus and future, table etiquette, lifestyle and culture, process, experience, music, art, and more. The consulates general will showcase related books and exhibits from around the world while an interactive artificial intelligence (AI) device onsite will recommend books to visitors. In addition, more than 30 events, including talks and workshops, will be held to provide a multifaceted exploration of food culture.Ray Lok, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Hong Kong agritech company Full Nature Farms, will share insights on the latest sustainable diets and future farming.
This year’s Book Fair features the Cultural and Creative Products Zonefor the first time, offering interactive experiences related to Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage and showcasinga curated selection of cultural and creative products from Macao and the Palace Museum in Beijing. This year’sMainland China Pavilionwill spotlight Sichuan, the home of pandas, as the thematic province.
Under the theme “Sichuan and Hong Kong: Weaving Culture, Crafting Tomorrow”, the pavilion will showcase Sichuan’s lifestyle through iconic elements such as food, wine, tea, opera and embroidery, all rooted in the province’s rich heritage. There will be a display of award-winning Sichuan publications, foreign publishing achievements, and a variety ofpanda-themedbooks and culturalandcreative products. There will also be a series of industry exchange activities such as theInternational Publishing Forum, theHong Kong Publishing Biennial Awardsand theLaunch Ceremony of Publishing 3.0. TheIP Roundtablewill include a business matching session to help industry players explore business opportunities. (to be confirmed by branch office)
The 2025-26 Budget from the HKSAR Government mentioned plans to provide local technology companies with more physical displays for their products. In support of this initiative, the Book Fair will introduce theHong Kong Tech Showcasearea thatwill showcase innovative technology products in various areas including edtech, healthtech, sportstech, foodtech and more.
Eight Seminar Series exploresthe inspiration andwisdom oflife
The Book Fair will continue to feature the Eight Seminar Series, inviting authors from around the world to share and exchange ideas with readers on topics includingTheme of the Year, Renowned Writers, English and International Reading, World of Knowledge, Children and Youth Reading, Personal Development and Spiritual GrowthandHong Kong Cultural and HistoricalandLifestyle. TheTheme of the YearSeminar Serieswill invite notable writers related to food literature, includingAndrew Chui,the fifth-generation heir of Tai Ping Koon Restaurant;Benny Li,a food review author;Yim Ho, a renowned director and dietary therapy expert; andSian “Leo” Proctor,the first American woman to become a commercial spaceship pilot. Together, they will explore food culture, lifestyle and future technology, offering the audience fresh insights on life through the world of cuisine.
The Renowned Writers Seminar Series, co-organised by the HKTDC along withMing PaoandYazhou Zhoukan,will feature a lineup of highly influential Chinese-language writers who will share and interact with readers onsite. The heavyweight speakers includeLung Ying-tai, making a return to the Hong Kong Book Fair;Xu Ze-chen, Mao Dun Literature Prize winner for his novelNorthward;Xu Zi-dong, former Chair of the Department of Chinese at Lingnan University; business management expertFeng Tang; andZhu Jia-ming,one of the “four gentlemen of China’s market reform” and an expert on AI.
The English and International Reading Seminar Seriesbrings international authors to Hong Kong every year, highlighting the city’s position as an international metropolis. The star-studded authors in 2025 include Japanese authorRie Qudan, who won the Akutagawa Prize in 2024 for her AI-themed novel;Cheon Seon-ran, selected as the "Young Writer Who Will Become the Future of Korean Literature”;Kim Bo-young, one of Korea’s leading science fiction authors;Nguyen Hanh Phuong(akaRosy Black),a 16-year-old Vietnamese writer of English fiction stories;andOsamu Okamura, a Czech architect focusing on human-centred urban design. Speakers at other seminars includeJack So, former Chairman of the HKTDC;Ronnie Chan, Honorary Chair of the Hang Lung Properties Limited;Yuen Kwok-yung, Chair Professor of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong; and polar researcherRebecca Lee. TheStory Sharing by Celebritiessession, meanwhile, will featureVivian Kong, Olympic fencing gold medallist,Vicky Lau, the first female Michelin star chefin Hong Kong, and artistsCarlos ChanandGrace Chan. For more details on the seminars and the lineup of speakers, please visit:https://shorturl.at/TRdAw)
Sports and Leisure Exporuns concurrently with the FIBA 3x3 World Tour
The 15thNational Games will be held this year with several events set to take place in Hong Kong. TheSports and Leisure Expowill feature an exhibition area where visitors can take photos with the mascots, Xiyangyang and Lerongrong, and learn more about the competitive events and mass participation events that are being hosted in Hong Kong. To tie in with the current basketball craze, the HKTDC is collaborating with M1 Group Limited to bring theFIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025international event to the HKCEC, where it will be held indoors for the first time on 19 and 20 July during the Sports and Leisure Expo. Ticket holders for the Book Fair can access the carnival-style 3x3 Village from 16 to 22 July, where they can enjoy various sports booth games and visit sports product showcases.
The Hong Kong Sports Institute(Booth 5C-B02) will once again set up a cheering zone and an exhibition area showcasing some of the precious items belonging to elite athletes, with visitors able to show their support for the Hong Kong stars as they prepare for the National Games. The popularHong Kong Playground Association(Booth 5C-D02 &5C-E02) will also participate in the expo again. In addition to its signature mobile rope nets, the Association will introduce a new multi-sports experience zone, offering various sports experiences over the course of the seven-day exhibition period. Sports experiences include pickleball, rope skipping and running will feature on 16 and 17 July; street workouts will feature on 18 and 19 July; HADO AR dodgeball will be showcased on 20 and 21 July; and drone soccer features on 22 July. Making its debut at the event,Gymetaverse Company Limited(Booth 5C-C02) will promote the sport-finance concept through the LIVE4WELL sports rewards platform, encouraging the public to exercise more.
A new Travel Zone will debut this year, featuring the ever-popular Japan Pavilionalong with the newly addedTaiwan PavilionandThailand Pavilion. The Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong will team up with 17 Japanese prefectures including Kagoshima, Okinawa, Shizuoka and Iwate, to participate in theJapan Pavilion, with a special focus on the Tohoku region’s popular local snacks beloved by tourists (Booth 5B-E23). Moreover, this zone highlights the Hong Kong attractions includeGO PARK Sports(Booth 5B-E02) and theSai Yuen Camping Adventure Parkin Cheung Chau (Booth 5C-A05), offering visitors information on water and land sports, adventure activities and camping.
Discover Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand treats at the World of Snacks
This year’sWorld of Snackswill bring together more than 1,300 different treats featuring a variety of classic flavours, healthy options and handcrafted snacks from around the world. They include the stone-ground black sesame snacks that were selected forthe Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand 2025(Heartwarming: Booth 5B-A21) as well as handcrafted sodas in special flavours such as ginger lemon honey and salted plum lemon honey (City Carbonation: Booth 5B-A10).
Cultural July brings the community together to promote the love of reading
In addition to the Book Fair, the HKTDC is once again organisingCultural Julyin collaboration with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the HKSAR Government, publishers, and various educational, cultural and arts institutions. From 24 June to 31 JulyCultural Julywill feature nearly 400 cultural activities including a food and culture tour, author sharing sessions, parent-child reading workshops, storytelling theatre, art exhibitions and handicraft workshops, all designed to promote a city-wide love of reading across each of Hong Kong’s 18 districts.
The Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will continue to offer a single ticket for entry to all three events. This year, the adult ticket price remains at HK$30, while special discounts such as Morning Admission Tickets,Special re-entry,andTourist Ticketswill continue to be available. More details can be found below.
Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
Date
16-22 July 2025 (Wednesday to Tuesday)
Opening hours
Hong Kong Book Fair16-21 July – 10am to 10pm22 July – 9am to 5pm
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks16-17 July – 10am to 9pm18-19 July – 10am to 10pm20-21 July – 10am to 9pm22 July – 9am to 5pm
Venue
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Admission
Adult: HK$30Child: HK$10 (for primary school students/children under 1.2m tall)*Children aged 3 and under and adults aged 65 and over will be admitted free of charge.
Tickets
E-tickets will be available for sale via the e-payment sponsor Alipay HK, Alipay, Octopus app, The Club, 01 Space, all 7-Eleven and Circle K stores.
Concessionary tickets
Morning admission tickets (entry before noon, same price for adults and children): HK$10 (pay directly by Octopus for admission at the hall entrances only)
Special re-entry promotion: Visitors who purchase a regular adult ticket (HK$30) or child ticket (HK$10) dated 16 or 17 July can enjoy free admission once in each of the following time slots by presenting the whole stub attached to the admission ticket or re-entry coupon distributed onsite:1) 18-20 July (Friday to Sunday) after 7pm2) 21 July (Monday) after 7pm
Note: this offer is not applicable to other types of admission tickets (including morning admission tickets, concessionary tickets, VIP tickets and complimentary tickets)
Super Pass: HK$88Passholders have unlimited entry to the Book Fair and can use the special access channel to minimise queuing time.
Three special offers for the Book Fair’s 35th edition:1.Visitors born in 1990 can enjoy free admission upon presenting valid proof of identity onsite2.35th-edition special package(pay for 3 tickets, bring 5 people). The packages are sold at 01 Space, are limited to 500 sets, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last3.Spend HK$500 in the Book Fair for a chance to redeem a 35th-edition limited special tote bag and a gift, on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last.
Ticket concession for tourists:Tourists to Hong Kong can purchase a HK$20 concession ticket at the fairground’s ticketing counters by presenting valid travel documents.
Ticket concession for persons with disabilities:Holders of the "Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities" issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau can purchase a HK$10 concession ticket at the fairground’s ticketing counters by presenting their Registration Card.
Persons with disabilities can purchase a HK$10 concession ticket, either by using an “Octopus with persons with disabilities status” for direct payment at entrance gates or by presenting their valid “Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities" issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau at the conference hall ticket office.
AlipayHK users can get a $2 discount when purchasing tickets through the app.
Hong Kong Book Fair website and mobile app
www.hkbookfair.com/enhkbookfair.hktdc.com/HKBookfairApp.html
(Check out the details of the book fair and register for the seminar)
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo website
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hksportsleisureexpo/en
World of Snacks website
https://www.hktdc.com/event/worldofsnacks/en
Photo downloadand more information on product highlights, events and speaker profiles:http://bit.ly/3Ibzi6b
Speaking at today’s press conference to introduce the 2025 Book Fair,Sophia Chong,HKTDCDeputy Executive Director, said: “The Hong Kong Book Fair, as a Hong Kong spotlight event, together with the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks, will present a wide array of engaging experiences for locals and tourists alike. To celebrate the Book Fair’s 35thedition, three special offers will be launched to to attract citizens and tourists to enter the fairs and enjoy reading culture, sports and leisure activities, and great snacks with family and friends.”
Joining the press conference to kick off the 2025 Book Fair were (from left):Edmund Chan, Director of the Hong Kong Publishing Federation;Yau Lop-poon, Editor-in-Chief of Yazhou Zhoukan;Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC;Elvin Lee, Chairman of the Hong Kong Publishing Federation;Yim Ho,Key speaker of the Theme of the Year Seminar Series; andEric Ho, Curator of the World of Art & Culture.
The year’sWorld of Art & Cultureechoes the theme of the year with an exhibition titled “Book a Tableï½¥Food for Thought” that uses food as a bridge to connect culturesand features an onsite interactive AI device recommending books to visitors.
The HKTDC is collaborating with M1 Group Limited to bring theFIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025international event to the HKCEC for the first time, held on 19 and 20 July during theSports and Leisure Expo.
The popularHong Kong Playground Associationwill again participate in the expo. In addition to its signature mobile rope nets, the Association will introduce a new multi-sports experience zone, offering various sports experiences over the course of the seven-day exhibition period.
This year, theWorld of Snackswill feature more than 1,300 tasty treats including stone-ground black sesame snacks that were selected for theMichelin Guide's Bib Gourmand 2025.
Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
Media enquiries
Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of SnacksYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes Yiu Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkSalina Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hk
HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgSerena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email:serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of SnacksHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley So Tel: (852)2584 4049 Email:stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgJane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email:jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org
HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com
About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50officesglobally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organisesinternational exhibitions,conferencesandbusiness missionsto create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information viatrade publications,research reportsanddigital news channels. For more information, please visit:www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
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HONG KONG, Jun 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) -The35thHKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 16 to 22 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The popular annual event will run concurrently with theHKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expoand theHKTDC World of Snacks, bringing together more than 770 exhibitors across the three fairs. With thethemeof the year“Food Cultureï½¥Future Living”, the Book Fair will feature more than 620 cultural activities both onsite and offsite, including acclaimed writers’ seminars, book launches and multicultural activities, creating a literary feast and promoting a culture of reading.
Sophia Chong,HKTDCDeputy Executive Director, said: “The Hong Kong Book Fair Cultural Events Advisory Panel selecting ‘Food Cultureï½¥Future Living’ as the theme of the year is truly meaningful. Both food and reading serve as carriers of culture. Food literature works not only document local culinary traditions but also narrate stories through recipes, making them more intriguing. As a renowned food paradise where east meets west, Hong Kong offers a unique platform for promoting international cultural exchange through food literature. We hope the theme of the year will encourage people to explore diverse aspects of food culture through reading, savouring the cultural nuances and lifestyle attitudes behind the texts and delving into new food cultures shaped by future technologies. We invite everyone to relish the joy and flavour of reading.”
Ms Chong added that Hong Kong Book Fair, as a Hong Kong spotlight event and a feature of the Hong Kong Summer Viva in July, will present a wide array of engaging experiences for locals and tourists alike. To celebrate the 35th edition of the Book Fair, three special offers will be rolled out to allow citizens and tourists to fully immerse themselves in the three major cultural and leisure events of reading, sports and leisure, and snacks. First, visitors born in 1990, when the Book Fair was first held, can enjoy free entry by presenting valid identification. Second, a limited edition of 500 35th-edition special packages will be available, allowing five visitors to enter for the price of three tickets. Third, visitors who spend over HK$500 at the Book Fair will have the opportunity to receive a limited-edition commemorative tote bag and a special gift.
World of Art & Culture presents across-culturalfeast
The Book Fair continues to be supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to stage the World of Art & Culture and industry-focused activities such as the International Publishing Forum and the IP Roundtable.
To further promote Hong Kong as an east-meets-west centre for international cultural exchange, the World of Art & Cultureechoes the theme of the year with an exhibition titled“Book a Tableï½¥Food for Thought” that uses food as a bridge to connect cultures and offers visitors a chance to savour life and explore the world through the dining table. The exhibition is a collaboration between eight artists and the consulates general of various countries in Hong Kong. It features eight tables curated by eight artists, each exploring themes related to food and healthy living, surplus and future, table etiquette, lifestyle and culture, process, experience, music, art, and more. The consulates general will showcase related books and exhibits from around the world while an interactive artificial intelligence (AI) device onsite will recommend books to visitors. In addition, more than 30 events, including talks and workshops, will be held to provide a multifaceted exploration of food culture.Ray Lok, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Hong Kong agritech company Full Nature Farms, will share insights on the latest sustainable diets and future farming.
This year’s Book Fair features the Cultural and Creative Products Zonefor the first time, offering interactive experiences related to Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage and showcasinga curated selection of cultural and creative products from Macao and the Palace Museum in Beijing. This year’sMainland China Pavilionwill spotlight Sichuan, the home of pandas, as the thematic province.
Under the theme “Sichuan and Hong Kong: Weaving Culture, Crafting Tomorrow”, the pavilion will showcase Sichuan’s lifestyle through iconic elements such as food, wine, tea, opera and embroidery, all rooted in the province’s rich heritage. There will be a display of award-winning Sichuan publications, foreign publishing achievements, and a variety ofpanda-themedbooks and culturalandcreative products. There will also be a series of industry exchange activities such as theInternational Publishing Forum, theHong Kong Publishing Biennial Awardsand theLaunch Ceremony of Publishing 3.0. TheIP Roundtablewill include a business matching session to help industry players explore business opportunities. (to be confirmed by branch office)
The 2025-26 Budget from the HKSAR Government mentioned plans to provide local technology companies with more physical displays for their products. In support of this initiative, the Book Fair will introduce theHong Kong Tech Showcasearea thatwill showcase innovative technology products in various areas including edtech, healthtech, sportstech, foodtech and more.
Eight Seminar Series exploresthe inspiration andwisdom oflife
The Book Fair will continue to feature the Eight Seminar Series, inviting authors from around the world to share and exchange ideas with readers on topics includingTheme of the Year, Renowned Writers, English and International Reading, World of Knowledge, Children and Youth Reading, Personal Development and Spiritual GrowthandHong Kong Cultural and HistoricalandLifestyle. TheTheme of the YearSeminar Serieswill invite notable writers related to food literature, includingAndrew Chui,the fifth-generation heir of Tai Ping Koon Restaurant;Benny Li,a food review author;Yim Ho, a renowned director and dietary therapy expert; andSian “Leo” Proctor,the first American woman to become a commercial spaceship pilot. Together, they will explore food culture, lifestyle and future technology, offering the audience fresh insights on life through the world of cuisine.
The Renowned Writers Seminar Series, co-organised by the HKTDC along withMing PaoandYazhou Zhoukan,will feature a lineup of highly influential Chinese-language writers who will share and interact with readers onsite. The heavyweight speakers includeLung Ying-tai, making a return to the Hong Kong Book Fair;Xu Ze-chen, Mao Dun Literature Prize winner for his novelNorthward;Xu Zi-dong, former Chair of the Department of Chinese at Lingnan University; business management expertFeng Tang; andZhu Jia-ming,one of the “four gentlemen of China’s market reform” and an expert on AI.
The English and International Reading Seminar Seriesbrings international authors to Hong Kong every year, highlighting the city’s position as an international metropolis. The star-studded authors in 2025 include Japanese authorRie Qudan, who won the Akutagawa Prize in 2024 for her AI-themed novel;Cheon Seon-ran, selected as the "Young Writer Who Will Become the Future of Korean Literature”;Kim Bo-young, one of Korea’s leading science fiction authors;Nguyen Hanh Phuong(akaRosy Black),a 16-year-old Vietnamese writer of English fiction stories;andOsamu Okamura, a Czech architect focusing on human-centred urban design. Speakers at other seminars includeJack So, former Chairman of the HKTDC;Ronnie Chan, Honorary Chair of the Hang Lung Properties Limited;Yuen Kwok-yung, Chair Professor of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong; and polar researcherRebecca Lee. TheStory Sharing by Celebritiessession, meanwhile, will featureVivian Kong, Olympic fencing gold medallist,Vicky Lau, the first female Michelin star chefin Hong Kong, and artistsCarlos ChanandGrace Chan. For more details on the seminars and the lineup of speakers, please visit:https://shorturl.at/TRdAw)
Sports and Leisure Exporuns concurrently with the FIBA 3x3 World Tour
The 15thNational Games will be held this year with several events set to take place in Hong Kong. TheSports and Leisure Expowill feature an exhibition area where visitors can take photos with the mascots, Xiyangyang and Lerongrong, and learn more about the competitive events and mass participation events that are being hosted in Hong Kong. To tie in with the current basketball craze, the HKTDC is collaborating with M1 Group Limited to bring theFIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025international event to the HKCEC, where it will be held indoors for the first time on 19 and 20 July during the Sports and Leisure Expo. Ticket holders for the Book Fair can access the carnival-style 3x3 Village from 16 to 22 July, where they can enjoy various sports booth games and visit sports product showcases.
The Hong Kong Sports Institute(Booth 5C-B02) will once again set up a cheering zone and an exhibition area showcasing some of the precious items belonging to elite athletes, with visitors able to show their support for the Hong Kong stars as they prepare for the National Games. The popularHong Kong Playground Association(Booth 5C-D02 &5C-E02) will also participate in the expo again. In addition to its signature mobile rope nets, the Association will introduce a new multi-sports experience zone, offering various sports experiences over the course of the seven-day exhibition period. Sports experiences include pickleball, rope skipping and running will feature on 16 and 17 July; street workouts will feature on 18 and 19 July; HADO AR dodgeball will be showcased on 20 and 21 July; and drone soccer features on 22 July. Making its debut at the event,Gymetaverse Company Limited(Booth 5C-C02) will promote the sport-finance concept through the LIVE4WELL sports rewards platform, encouraging the public to exercise more.
A new Travel Zone will debut this year, featuring the ever-popular Japan Pavilionalong with the newly addedTaiwan PavilionandThailand Pavilion. The Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong will team up with 17 Japanese prefectures including Kagoshima, Okinawa, Shizuoka and Iwate, to participate in theJapan Pavilion, with a special focus on the Tohoku region’s popular local snacks beloved by tourists (Booth 5B-E23). Moreover, this zone highlights the Hong Kong attractions includeGO PARK Sports(Booth 5B-E02) and theSai Yuen Camping Adventure Parkin Cheung Chau (Booth 5C-A05), offering visitors information on water and land sports, adventure activities and camping.
Discover Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand treats at the World of Snacks
This year’sWorld of Snackswill bring together more than 1,300 different treats featuring a variety of classic flavours, healthy options and handcrafted snacks from around the world. They include the stone-ground black sesame snacks that were selected forthe Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand 2025(Heartwarming: Booth 5B-A21) as well as handcrafted sodas in special flavours such as ginger lemon honey and salted plum lemon honey (City Carbonation: Booth 5B-A10).
Cultural July brings the community together to promote the love of reading
In addition to the Book Fair, the HKTDC is once again organisingCultural Julyin collaboration with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the HKSAR Government, publishers, and various educational, cultural and arts institutions. From 24 June to 31 JulyCultural Julywill feature nearly 400 cultural activities including a food and culture tour, author sharing sessions, parent-child reading workshops, storytelling theatre, art exhibitions and handicraft workshops, all designed to promote a city-wide love of reading across each of Hong Kong’s 18 districts.
The Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will continue to offer a single ticket for entry to all three events. This year, the adult ticket price remains at HK$30, while special discounts such as Morning Admission Tickets,Special re-entry,andTourist Ticketswill continue to be available. More details can be found below.
Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
Date
16-22 July 2025 (Wednesday to Tuesday)
Opening hours
Hong Kong Book Fair16-21 July – 10am to 10pm22 July – 9am to 5pm
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks16-17 July – 10am to 9pm18-19 July – 10am to 10pm20-21 July – 10am to 9pm22 July – 9am to 5pm
Venue
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Admission
Adult: HK$30Child: HK$10 (for primary school students/children under 1.2m tall)*Children aged 3 and under and adults aged 65 and over will be admitted free of charge.
Tickets
E-tickets will be available for sale via the e-payment sponsor Alipay HK, Alipay, Octopus app, The Club, 01 Space, all 7-Eleven and Circle K stores.
Concessionary tickets
Morning admission tickets (entry before noon, same price for adults and children): HK$10 (pay directly by Octopus for admission at the hall entrances only)
Special re-entry promotion: Visitors who purchase a regular adult ticket (HK$30) or child ticket (HK$10) dated 16 or 17 July can enjoy free admission once in each of the following time slots by presenting the whole stub attached to the admission ticket or re-entry coupon distributed onsite:1) 18-20 July (Friday to Sunday) after 7pm2) 21 July (Monday) after 7pm
Note: this offer is not applicable to other types of admission tickets (including morning admission tickets, concessionary tickets, VIP tickets and complimentary tickets)
Super Pass: HK$88Passholders have unlimited entry to the Book Fair and can use the special access channel to minimise queuing time.
Three special offers for the Book Fair’s 35th edition:1.Visitors born in 1990 can enjoy free admission upon presenting valid proof of identity onsite2.35th-edition special package(pay for 3 tickets, bring 5 people). The packages are sold at 01 Space, are limited to 500 sets, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last3.Spend HK$500 in the Book Fair for a chance to redeem a 35th-edition limited special tote bag and a gift, on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last.
Ticket concession for tourists:Tourists to Hong Kong can purchase a HK$20 concession ticket at the fairground’s ticketing counters by presenting valid travel documents.
Ticket concession for persons with disabilities:Holders of the "Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities" issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau can purchase a HK$10 concession ticket at the fairground’s ticketing counters by presenting their Registration Card.
Persons with disabilities can purchase a HK$10 concession ticket, either by using an “Octopus with persons with disabilities status” for direct payment at entrance gates or by presenting their valid “Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities" issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau at the conference hall ticket office.
AlipayHK users can get a $2 discount when purchasing tickets through the app.
Hong Kong Book Fair website and mobile app
www.hkbookfair.com/enhkbookfair.hktdc.com/HKBookfairApp.html
(Check out the details of the book fair and register for the seminar)
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo website
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hksportsleisureexpo/en
World of Snacks website
https://www.hktdc.com/event/worldofsnacks/en
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Speaking at today’s press conference to introduce the 2025 Book Fair,Sophia Chong,HKTDCDeputy Executive Director, said: “The Hong Kong Book Fair, as a Hong Kong spotlight event, together with the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks, will present a wide array of engaging experiences for locals and tourists alike. To celebrate the Book Fair’s 35thedition, three special offers will be launched to to attract citizens and tourists to enter the fairs and enjoy reading culture, sports and leisure activities, and great snacks with family and friends.”
Joining the press conference to kick off the 2025 Book Fair were (from left):Edmund Chan, Director of the Hong Kong Publishing Federation;Yau Lop-poon, Editor-in-Chief of Yazhou Zhoukan;Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC;Elvin Lee, Chairman of the Hong Kong Publishing Federation;Yim Ho,Key speaker of the Theme of the Year Seminar Series; andEric Ho, Curator of the World of Art & Culture.
The year’sWorld of Art & Cultureechoes the theme of the year with an exhibition titled “Book a Tableï½¥Food for Thought” that uses food as a bridge to connect culturesand features an onsite interactive AI device recommending books to visitors.
The HKTDC is collaborating with M1 Group Limited to bring theFIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong 2025international event to the HKCEC for the first time, held on 19 and 20 July during theSports and Leisure Expo.
The popularHong Kong Playground Associationwill again participate in the expo. In addition to its signature mobile rope nets, the Association will introduce a new multi-sports experience zone, offering various sports experiences over the course of the seven-day exhibition period.
This year, theWorld of Snackswill feature more than 1,300 tasty treats including stone-ground black sesame snacks that were selected for theMichelin Guide's Bib Gourmand 2025.
Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
Media enquiries
Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of SnacksYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes Yiu Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkSalina Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hk
HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgSerena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email:serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.org
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of SnacksHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley So Tel: (852)2584 4049 Email:stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgJane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email:jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org
HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com
About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50officesglobally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organisesinternational exhibitions,conferencesandbusiness missionsto create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information viatrade publications,research reportsanddigital news channels. For more information, please visit:www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
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