34th Hong Kong Book Fair attracts nearly 1 million visits
Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks also draw lively crowds, Renowned Writers seminars captivate local booklovers
The 34th Hong Kong Book Fair concluded today. The seven-day event, which ran concurrently with the Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks, attracted nearly 1 million visits.
The three cultural and leisure events brought together 760 exhibitors, with the Book Fair drawing avid readers eager to browse and purchase their desired books and products.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan visited the Book Fair, purchasing popular science books to encourage children to boost their technology knowledge. He also bought local handicraft items to support Hong Kong’s creative talents.
The Eight Seminar Series at the Hong Kong Book Fair encouraged engaging interactions between authors and readers.
This year’s Book Fair featured many prominent Chinese and foreign-language writers.
This year's Book Fair theme, Film and TV Literature, attracted numerous exhibitors to captivate readers through showcases of related publications.
The World of Art & Culture reflected the theme of the year with exhibits related to global film and TV literature, including a miniature of the Kowloon Walled City that drew a lot of attention.
The Art Gallery at the Book Fair featured a mini cinema that replayed selected excerpts from film and television works.
The zipline experience at the Sports and Leisure Expo proved very popular, providing a thrill for people of all ages.
Visitors at the Sports and Leisure Expo took photos which then went up on the large mosaic wall to cheer on Hong Kong's Olympic athletes.
Jimi Hanako, Minister for the World Expo 2025 (fifth left), visited the Japan Pavilion at the Sports and Leisure Expo which highlighted the expo's theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives".
The World of Snacks gathered more than 1,200 snacks from around the world, offering visitors a diverse array of classic flavours, healthy options and international treats.
Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks