Hong Kong Book Fair to begin on July 20 but some publishers banned with ‘no reason’
- This year’s event is themed ‘Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong’
- Organisers aim to provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the city’s historical and cultural development
Asia’s largest annual book fair will be held on July 20 and titled “Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong”, but with some publishers banned from the event.
The theme for this year’s seven-day Hong Kong Book Fair is “History and City Literature”, with organiser the Trade Development Council (TDC) promising to bring the works of celebrated authors to readers while aiming to provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the city’s historical and cultural development.
Thematic exhibitions titled “History Writers” and “City Literature” will be featured at the Art Gallery, allowing visitors to savour Hong Kong’s unique story through literature and arts. Two other exhibitions, “Tastes of Hong Kong” and “Hong Kong Architecture”, will offer different perspectives on the city’s lifestyle and culture through collections and artworks.
The TDC has rejected a few publishers’ applications to participate in the book fair this year, with the event being part of a string of activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule.
The Post has reached out to the organiser for comment.
The book fair, Asia’s largest, featured 686 and 670 exhibitors in 2020 and 2021 respectively. The TDC has yet to announce this year’s exhibitors.
In mid-May, independent publisher Hillway Culture said on Facebook it was notified by the TDC that its application had been rejected without reason.
