At the hong kong book fair, dr george yeo, ceo kerry logistics group and former minister of foreign affairs of. Hence the annual hong kong maritime week was inaugurated in 2016. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year. The third asiapacific conference on underwater cultural heritage will be held in hong kong at the hong kong maritime museum from 27 november to 2 december 2 017 excursions 12 december. In this post, i am going to introduce to you the ocean park of hong kong, which is a wellknown theme park of hong kong since 1977. The former fishing island that is hong kong has a wonderfully rich maritime history and the hong kong maritime museum showcases how the. It provides an insight to hong kong s seafaring history and there were some interesting paintings relating to maritime matters. The theme park has been in hong kong for a long time and become a wellknown landmark of hong kong. A day out at hong kong maritime museum accidental taitai. 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. Based on our experience and knowledge gained through the previous editions, hong kong maritime week 2018, with an even greater diversity of presentations, promises to be the best ever. The museum focuses on the development of boats, ships, maritime exploration and trade, and naval. The annual exhibition at the city hall organised by the hong kong publishing federation could be regarded as the predecessor of the hong kong book fair. The aims of the project were to establish a catalogue that could act as a catalyst for.
Hong kong maritime museum 2020 all you need to know before. Ocean park hong kong the theme park in hong kong where you could see dolphins. China in print hong kong rare book fair asia bookroom will be exhibiting. All visitors are requested to note the emergency measures under the following situations. The hong kong maritime museum showcases hong kong s maritime heritage in its past, present and future. Most of these objects are displayed to the public in hong kong for the first.
Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. The worlds leading specialist dealers from australia, austria, denmark, france, germany, hong kong, sweden, united kingdom and the usa exhibit at the threeday fair. Hong kong maritime museum is a nonprofit educational institution funded by the international shipping community and the government in hong kong. 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. See all 3 hong kong maritime museum tours on tripadvisor. Hkmm free admission on international museum day hong kong. Immerse yourself into worldclass art, exciting history, and mindbending science. The exhibits at the museum give you insights about the early history of hong kong and how it became from a small fishing village to a vibrant city. 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. Exhibits, divided among three decks, begin with early chinese maritime history. Check out the best museums in hong kong to visit in 2020. Please welcome dr benjamin hruska, who is joining the staff. The museum officially reopened in february 2014 on central ferry pier 8 in the heart of victoria harbor.
At the hong kong book fair, dr george yeo, ceo kerry logistics group and former minister of foreign affairs of singapore, and jacky foo. Murray house was therefore a very appropriate building for the new hong kong maritime museum. 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. Book hong kong hotels book hong kong holiday packages. Entry is free and the fair is held at the attractive hong kong maritime museum in. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair.
The hong kong maritime museum is offering free admission to all 15 galleries in celebration of international museum day hong kong 2018. When fantasy meets reality hong kong book fair 2019. In his first post, benjamin discusses the hong kong maritime museum as a former museum curator of a historical society devoted to the maritime history of a small island in new england, i appreciate the challenging and delicate task of maritime exhibition. When the locally run art hk art fair was founded in 2008. Hong kong maritime museum 2020 what to know before you go. Hong kong maritime museum 2020 all you need to know. Hong kong maritime museum, central unique and historic. The museum was reopened to the public in february 20. 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. Media in category hong kong book fair the following 43 files are in this category, out of 43 total. Since the year 2005, the frankfurt antiquarian book fair held as a subevent within the traditionsteeped frankfurt. Hong kong maritime museum special exhibitions gallery. More information regarding the 6th edition in 2020 will be coming soon.
It uses the pirates history as a fresh way to teach chinas maritime history during the 16th to 19th centuries. Find the best books, literary resources and educational solutions for kids at scholastic, a leader in publishing and education for nearly 100 years. Hong kong maritime museum museums in central, hong kong. Aug 04, 2017 the maritime museum is housed in a modern building on four floors at central pier number 8, which is just along from the star ferry. 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. The conference has grown significantly since 2011 when 128 delegates from 35 nations attended in manila and in 2014 when 180 delegates attended. 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. Hong kong rare book fair 2018 friday, nov 30, 2018 sunday.
A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees and included some 360 cultural events to promote reading. Underwater cultural heritage hong kong maritime museum. Hong kong maritime week is now a signature annual event in the shipping calendar. Previously located down at stanleys murray house, the new location is certainly more convenient than its predecessor, making it even more ridiculous that we hadnt yet visited. Book fair retrospective hktdc hong kong book fair 2020.
Explore hong kong maritime museum s 1,050 photos on flickr. After many years in stanley, this museum, which outlines hong kong s long history with the sea, moved to the central ferry piers in early 20, where it seems aptly at home with views of bustling victoria harbour. Reimagined maritime museum in amsterdam opens the new york. Hong kong maritime museum is a specialty museum that has 15 permanent exhibition halls which cover all maritime activities of the island. Jun 26, 2014 baby tt and i finally got to the hong kong maritime museum last week only about six months after its reopening at central pier 8. Book now at 280 restaurants near hong kong maritime museum on opentable. 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. Oct 03, 2011 after a fouryear renovation, the national maritime museum in amsterdam has reopened, with a renewed focus on experiencing the netherlands seafaring history through interactive presentations, voyage simulations and lifesized seafaring replicas.
Ten years in the making, the museums expansion and relocation to pier 8 in 20 was the result of the collective efforts of the shipping community and many others in terms of time, money, dedication, passion and vision for what the museum could offer hong kong, international visitors and find ways to engage in the global discussion on maritime. 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. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf on sale at hong kong. Jan 29, 2018 please welcome dr benjamin hruska, who is joining the staff.
We recommend booking hong kong maritime museum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Hordern house will be exhibiting at sydney rare book fair 12 november. The museum focuses on the development of boats, ships, maritime exploration and trade, and naval warfare. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf on sale at hong kong book. Mok were speaking at a seminar at the hong kong maritime museum, a privately.
Jun 01, 2017 the hong kong maritime museum showcases hong kongs maritime heritage in its past, present and future. Apr 24, 2020 looking to get inspired on your trip to hong kong. The ground floor premises of murray house occupied a total area of about 500 sq. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Cheung is the focus of a new exhibition at the hong kong maritime museum called pirates of the south china sea. Murray house was a hong kong historic building of significance in central which was dismantled in 1998 and moved to stanley, on the south side of hong kong island.
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