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The seven-day annual festival of literature, the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, along with the Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks, remained a fixture for many Hong Kong residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and returned in full force this year, with nearly one million visitors.

The first edition of the Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks following the end of COVID restrictions proves a hit, drawing tourists from mainland and abroad.

Book bonanza draws crowd of 1 million from near and far

As Hong Kong gradually eases restrictions following the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the city, large-scale public events are making a comeback. The HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair. which in previous years drew as many as a million visitors, marked the largest such event held in the city so far this year.

Three events brought together reading, recreation and snacking to draw a strong interest from the public during the summer break.

Book Fair and other events

As the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) turns 25 and celebrates its silver anniversary, the city is arranging a wide range of festivities. These include one of the city’s most enduring cultural events, the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), which will run from 20 to 26 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

One of Hong Kong’s leading cultural events, this year’s HKTDC Book Fair is an integral part of the HKSAR’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

Book Fair brings a world of reading

Anyone arriving in Hong Kong soon learns that it is an intensely family-focused city.

The HKTDC rolls out a quartet of events during the school break for children and adults alike.

Summer family fun

Readers and writers gather for literary and cultural exploration.

Hong Kong Book Fair celebrates storytelling and discovery

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<p>Hear from exhibitors and visitors at the Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo &amp; World of Snacks about how the events bring together people from different regions and serve as a bridge connecting cultures around the world.</p>
<p>Themed &ldquo;Food Culture ･ Future Living&rdquo;, the 35th Hong Kong Book Fair is held from 16 to 22 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, running together with the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the HKTDC World of Snacks. The three fairs feature more than 770 exhibitors, offering a vibrant array of cultural and lifestyle experiences.</p>

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