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Hong Kong Reading Week 2025 opens today (with photos)
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     The launching ceremony of Hong Kong Reading Week 2025 and 2025 Hong Kong Reading+ at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin was held today (April 19), marking the start of diverse reading activities of the second Hong Kong Reading Week (HKRW) from today until April 27. The event was held by the Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Hong Kong Publishing Federation (HKPF). 

     The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, addressed the ceremony in a video message. The officiating guests at the ceremony included the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau; the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the CPC, Mr Su Rongcai; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan; the Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Mrs Lowell Cho; and the President of the HKPF, Dr Elvin Lee.

     Under the theme "Zoom/LIBRARY", the HKRW offers an array of activities suitable for people of all ages. To tie in with the HKRW, the HKPF is holding the 2025 Hong Kong Reading+ at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin from April 18 to 27, with activities including author sharing sessions, an exhibition, music performances, and workshops. The HKPL will also introduce its electronic resources to the public and hold handicraft workshops at the venue.

     To foster a reading habit among the public, the HKRW will hold about 450 online and on-site events, including "Reading Together for Half an Hour" activities on the Hong Kong Reading for All Day on April 23, an array of fun day activities at the Hong Kong Central Library on April 26 and 27, and a Pop-up Library@Hong Kong Reading Week at D·PARK in Tsuen Wan on April 27.

     The HKPL, in collaboration with Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 5, has invited celebrities from various sectors, including artiste Alex Fong and Cantonese opera performer Law Kar-ying to share their reading experiences in short videos and audio clips.

     Collaborating with the Art Promotion Office, the HKPL has selected a number of e-books and displayed a series of artistic and creative images with QR codes at various government venues. Members of the public can scan the QR codes and instantly read the e-books, and are encouraged to utilise the HKPL's electronic resources.

     During the HKRW, patrons borrowing physical library materials will receive a bookmark, and children aged 9 or below applying for library cards will receive a height metre.

     All activities of the HKRW are free of charge, while seat reservations are required for some events. For details, please visit the website: www.hkpl.gov.hk/hkrw.

     The 2025 Hong Kong Reading+ is one of the programmes of the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2025. This year, the LCSD presents the third Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival, themed "More Than Joy". For more information, please visit www.pcf.gov.hk/en.
 
Ends/Saturday, April 19, 2025
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The Hong Kong Public Libraries of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Publishing Federation today (April 19) held the launching ceremony of Hong Kong Reading Week 2025 and 2025 Hong Kong Reading+ at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Photo shows the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, delivering a video speech at the ceremony.
The Hong Kong Public Libraries of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Publishing Federation today (April 19) held the launching ceremony of Hong Kong Reading Week 2025 and 2025 Hong Kong Reading+ at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Photo shows the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, delivering a speech at the ceremony.
The Hong Kong Public Libraries of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Publishing Federation (HKPF) today (April 19) held the launching ceremony of Hong Kong Reading Week 2025 and 2025 Hong Kong Reading+ at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Photo shows officiating guests including the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau (centre); the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the CPC, Mr Su Rongcai (second left); the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan (first left); the Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Mrs Lowell Cho (first right); and the President of the HKPF, Dr Elvin Lee (second right).
The Hong Kong Public Libraries of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Publishing Federation (HKPF) today (April 19) held the launching ceremony of Hong Kong Reading Week 2025 and 2025 Hong Kong Reading+ at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Photo shows the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau (second right); the Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the CPC, Mr Su Rongcai (third right); the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan (first left); the President of the HKPF, Dr Elvin Lee (third left) and other guests visiting the exhibition at the 2025 Hong Kong Reading+.
The Hong Kong Public Libraries of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Publishing Federation today (April 19) held the launching ceremony of Hong Kong Reading Week 2025 and 2025 Hong Kong Reading+ at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Photo shows members of the public visiting the exhibition at the 2025 Hong Kong Reading+.