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XMANNA Launches the Future of the Internet with XLANTIS

January 23, 2023

Bringing Together Leading Companies to Join the Founding of a New Kind of World. A World Owned By Everyone, XLANTIS. MIAMI, FL, January 23, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – XLANTIS, a leading web3 venture on the forefront of the gaming, sports, and live entertainment industry, is proud to announce its founding companies are now committed to bringing the XLANTIS vision to a global market. Envisaged as an open-world, multi-platform, single and multiplayer ecosystem that offers the highest quality experiential world possible, XLANTIS is deeply dedicated to bringing the concepts of digital ownership and community engagement to users around the world. The founding companies, all industry leaders in their respective fields, are now taking the next step in furthering XLANTIS’ global reach by focusing on monetization and decentralizing power back to the community. #XMANNA is a multi-patented blockchain software provider that is focused on building the future of community engagement through its cutting-edge gaming service protocol. XMANNA is playing an increasingly central role in the Web3 space by creating true utility for NFTs and designing the next era of interaction, gamification, and entertainment in the sports space. Its innovative NFT solutions will also help drive the monetization of the XLANTIS ecosystem. #xCITEGroup is a Web3 thought-leader that provides high quality, customer-centric products to consumers globally, while supporting companies in capitalizing on blockchain and metaverse opportunities. xCITE Group has previously worked to support the Web3 initiatives of prominent artists and musicians, as well as leading sports clubs and entertainment providers around the world. xCITE Group is tasked with crafting and implementing unique technical solutions for XLANTIS users, based around original tokenization models, blockchain smart contracts, and metaverse integration. #Backstage is an NFT-based ticketing platform and metaverse that is powering the global events industry’s progress into the decentralized space. Backstage has partnered with hundreds of night clubs, concert venues, festivals, and sports teams around the world – leveraging blockchain, NFT, and metaverse technology to bring universal access to event venues. Backstage will facilitate XLANTIS’ own push into the global live entertainment industry, while also helping entertainment providers to grow their reach with a presence in the XLANTIS ecosystem. #ORSEN is a full-service, brand-focused international sports marketing agency that delivers multi-market, authentic partnerships between clubs and their fans. Orsen deploys world-leading technology, such as big data analytics, to identify the platforms and solutions that best drive community engagement. Orsen will help ensure that sports clubs and fans across the sporting world can leverage the XLANTIS ecosystem to boost engagement, increase interaction, and create lifelong shared experiences. #HaZimation is a London based production company that develops and produces original IP in feature films, series, and video games as well as metaverse content. Utilizing their pipeline powered by Unreal Engine 5, the world’s most powerful real-time 3D creation tool, HaZimation’s in-house team of creatives, storytellers, and game developers consistently collaborate to develop unique content for XLANTIS audience, ranging from the huge open world building, to the gameplay experience, right through to the cinematic storytelling elements. HaZimation is leading the gamification and creative direction of XLANTIS, as this platform strives to become the metaverse’s premier entertainment provider. #Nu3raStudios is a research and development studio that specializes in creating immersive, interactive virtual experiences and content merging the physical and digital worlds. Nu 3ra works with the sports and entertainment industries to create cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible, focusing on combining the metaverse and blockchain with high-end entertainment to create groundbreaking solutions for the next generation of entertainment. Nu 3ra strives to be at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field and is committed to delivering the highest quality products to our clients. With a strong focus on artificial intelligence-based workflows, the team is able to assess projects quickly and utilize their expertise to bring novel technologies to life. This diverse group of professionals allows Nu 3ra to be at the forefront of the industry and constantly push the boundaries of what the world of immersive, interactive virtual experiences can provide. #BluCanaryCapital is an advisory company that uses new financial technologies to put capital to work. Blu Canary raises money for businesses with large audiences and “tribal” power by crowdfunding with a Security Token Offering (STO) registered with the SEC and subject to FINRA regulations. Its first target market is Augmented Reality (AR) applications, metaverse content, and gaming, as the company seeks to build a new financial ecosystem that combines the protections of SEC regulation with the efficiency, security, and liquidity of digital assets. #xMetAds is the exclusive full-service advertising company of XLANTIS. xMetAds is anticipating the next generation of advertising, an industry which will cut across different sectors and verticals. xMetAds is creating a fully immersive marketing experience, allowing for engagement that is limited only by your imagination. The XLANTIS founding team commented: “We are delighted to announce our partnerships with these leading projects in the Web3, blockchain, and metaverse spaces. Each brings unique qualities, industry experience, technologies, and client bases that will be invaluable as XLANTIS expands its global reach. We are confident that these collaborations will ensure we are successful in providing an AAA premium quality web3 experience whilst driving monetization of our metaverse, decentralizing power to our community, and achieving our mission of being the leading metaverse venue for gaming, sports, and live entertainment.” About XLANTIS XLANTIS is an open world, multi-platform, single player and multiplayer ecosystem of games, sports entertainment, live and virtual concerts with digital ownership, real estate, and experiences, that has been built by founding companies with a focus on monetizing engagement and giving back to the community of users. Register for your opportunity to join the beta launch here Social Links Discord: https://discord.gg/5PeRFjQMZm Twitter: https://twitter.com/xLANTISOfficial Teaser Trailer: https://vimeo.com/784902920 Medium: https://medium.com/@XLANTISOfficial Media contact: Brand: XLANTIS Contact: Media team Website: https://xlantis.com/ SOURCE: XLANTIS The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

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ESV5 Completes Merger with Ninjas in Pyjamas, Accelerated Globalization Process

January 10, 2023

HONG KONG, Jan 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - ESV5 E-SPORT GROUP CO., a comprehensive digital sports group in China, is pleased to announce that the Group has completed the merger with the professional Swedish esports organization, "Ninjas in Pyjamas" (NIP), through an equity share swap. Following the merger, the combined entity is named NIP Group, Mario Ho, ESV5 Chairman, will become the chairman and co-CEO of NIP group, and Hicham Chahine, the CEO of NIP, will become co-CEO of NIP Group and continue as CEO of Ninjas in Pyjamas.With the business plan of the merger, NIP Group will fully expand its overseas business and become a global comprehensive digital sports group covering the Chinese, European and South American markets. The merger is one of the largest cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the global esports industry to date. Furthermore, this means the long-awaited arrival of the Ninjas in Pyjamas brand to the League of Legends Pro League is close - the Group is thrilled to confirm that the former Victory Five squad will finally play as NIP from 2023 onward, and eStar Gaming will continue to operate independently. As one of the largest and most influential esports groups in the world, NIP Group covers China, Europe, South America, and operates well-known esports brands including Ninjas in Pyjamas and eStar Gaming, with around 40 million followers on social media platforms worldwide. NIP Group now fields teams in a multitude of game titles on PC and mobile platforms, including League of Legends, Honor of Kings, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Rainbow Six:Siege and VALORANT etc. It has home courts in Wuhan and Shenzhen, as well as offices in Stockholm and Sao Paulo. Specialized in the development of the esports industry, NIP Group focuses on building the digital sports industry chain and operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including MAG Studio, a top-tier events production company in China. Likewise, Shinobi Studio offers content production and esports team management services to Western sports clubs looking to enter the space. Another Group brand, eStar Entertainment, a leading esports talent agency in China, has signed over 10,000 content creators, covering mainstream Chinese live broadcast platforms such as Douyu, Huya, and Douyin.One of the world's most legendary esports clubs, NIP was founded in June 2000 and now fields teams in CS:GO, Rainbow Six: Siege, VALORANT and FIFA. With north of 5 million followers, NIP is one of the most well-known and successful teams in the history of Counter-Strike (CS). Its legacy has earned the brand wide recognition in China along with a nickname: the "Faith Team"."ESV5 and NIP have been in contact and discussions since 2020, and we are delighted about the union", Mario Ho said, "NIP has been an esports brand for over 20 years with very high-quality brand assets which helps us in our commitment to become a more popular and valuable global digital sports group. Both parties will fully realize the complementary advantages and resource sharing and fully open the international layout of NIP Group."Hicham Chahine said, "We're incredibly excited to finally complete our merger establishing NIP Group. Our complementary strengths will help us reach a much wider esports and gaming audience on an unrivaled global scale. It all starts today, in the LPL and beyond". Hicham continues "I think we can now officially say that we are truly the first global esports organization."About NIP Group:NIP Group is a comprehensive digital sports group with esports clubs as its core business, supported by diversified ventures including esports events and esports talent development. NIP Group is one of the largest and most influential comprehensive digital sports groups in the world, operating in China, Europe, South America, and it manages well-known esports brands eStar Gaming and Ninjas in Pyjamas, with around 40 million followers on social media platforms worldwide. NIP Group has home courts in Wuhan and Shenzhen, as well as offices in Stockholm and Sao Paulo.Press questions and further information contact:NIP Group: pr@nipgroup.gg Investor relations: ir@nipgroup.ggAddress: No.26 Gaoxin 2nd Rd, Donghugaoxin District, Wuhan, China Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Tianyun International Successfully develop new Fruit Chunks Vitamin Sports Drink and Fruit Enzyme Sports Drink, Accelerates our expansion to the functional beverage market

December 19, 2022

HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tianyun International Holdings Limited ("Tianyun International", together with its subsidiaries, (the "Group") (Stock Code: 6836.HK), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruit products in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), is pleased to announce that following the successful launch of the Group's own brand "Shiok Party" vitamin sports drink and "Yao Guo Ji" chunky fruit beverages, the Group is planning to launch its latest products, the Fruit Chunks Vitamin Sports Drink and Fruit Enzyme Sports Drink. These new series of beverages are entering the preparation stage of production and sales, while all the research and development work has been successful completed. The beverages are expected to be launched in early 2023 and will further accelerate the Group's expansion to the growing functional beverage market.New Fruit Chunks Vitamin Sports Drink (For Reference Only)New fruit Enzyme Sports Drink ( For Reference Only)The upcoming series of Fruit Chunks Vitamin Sports Drink combines chunks of fruit, such as peaches and apples. The product can not only boost energy level, but also help fight fatigue and stay awake. Additionally, the fruit chunks in this featured product can provide consumers with a satisfying chewing sensation and a rich fruit flavour, which can be adapted to a variety of scenes, including daily life, sports and fitness, studying, entertainment and travel. It is a perfect choice to boost energy level and improve efficiency.Apples and peaches are used in the newly developed Fruit Enzyme Sports Drink series . The products mainly provide the enzyme concept that meets the needs of daily life. With a variety of different health effects, it is a functional beverage launched to meet the increasing public health awareness. These series of products belong to the "Medical, Health and Health Food Processing" industry which is among the "Top Ten" industries of "Shandong Province New and Old Dynamic Energy Conversion Major Project Implementation Plan", and is in line with the development trend of the national and Shandong provincial industries. Mr. Yang Ziyuan, Chairman and CEO of the Group said, "With the increasing health awareness and the change of consumers' consumption concepts and dietary preferences,the functional beverage market has been growing rapidly in recent years and the scenes of drinking have been expanding, providing an unprecedented development opportunity for this market. In line with the implementation of the "Healthy China 2030" strategy, the Group is leveraging its industry experiences and strengths to launch two new featured beverages that are distinctive and different from some similar products in the market. While this is in line with the Group's strategic approach of enriching its product range and brand portfolio, it also meets customers' needs and consumers' evolving tastes. With the increasing diversification of our products, the Group is expected to further enhance its competitiveness in the functional beverage market, especially in the sports drink segment."Mr. Yang continues, "Based on the theory of modern nutrition and sports medicine, the Group's new series of functional beverages can provide nutritional supplements and a variety of health benefits including immune system enhancement, slimming, anti-ageing, sports muscle building and intestinal tract conditioning. We believe that our products will arouse positive reactions after officially launched. As the market demand for functional beverages and processed fruit products continues to increase, the Group will continue to actively develop and innovate,and to bring more kinds of functional beverages and snack food products. To meet the needs of the market, we will contine to actively drive high-quality development in order to repay the community and consumer's support and trust on us."About Tianyun International Holding Limited (Stock Code: 6836.HK)Tianyun International Holdings Limited (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Group") are principally engaged in (i) the research and development, production and sales of processed fruit packaged in metal containers, plastic cups, glass containers and aluminum foil bags and beverages ii) trading of fresh fruit. Processed fruit products are sold both under its own brands "Bingo Times", "fruit zz" and "Tiantong Times" and on an OEM basis. The beverages are sold under its own brand Shiok Party "Shiok Party" and "Yao Guo Ji".The Group has been consistently committed to providing its customers with healthy and safe products. As a food enterprise with one of the most complete quality certifications, we rigorously adhere to stringent international production standards and are accredited with BRC (A), IFS Food (High), FDA(FSMA), HALAL, SC, KOSHER, BSCI and ISO22000, etc. in respect of our production facilities, quality control and management. The Group has also passed the internal food-production standards reviews and audits from several UK and US supermarket chains. At the same time, as a Chinese "Equal production line; Equal standard; Equal quality" food production and export enterprise, the Group has been supplying products of equivalent quality to domestic and international markets. Since 2016, the Group's own-brand processed fruit products have continued to achieve high market recognition, and have also been awarded the honor and qualification of "China Canned Product Quality Certification Label" by national associations.The Group was awarded China's Most Promising Listed Companies by internationally-renowned financial magazine Forbes, and the "2017 Linyi Mayor Quality Award" by the PRC government in 2017. The Group's new and proprietary researched, developed and produced pure fruit snack food received a national "Certificate of Invention Patent" in 2018. The Group was awarded the national Hi-tech Enterprise Certificate in 2019. In 2020, the Group was recognised as one of the Most Valuable Chinese Brands for the fourth consecutive year.For more information, please visit www.tianyuninternational.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Merdeka at Kuantan 188

August 26, 2022

KUANTAN, Malaysia, Aug 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Kuantan 188, Malaysia's second-tallest tower, will host two major events, the Kuantan 188 International Extreme Challenge (KIEC), their first-ever challenge event since reopening early this year, and Pesta Kuantan 188.En Mohd Shafrul Bin Kadir, Jabatan Belia & Sukan Negeri Pahang; Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Johari, Exco Sumber Manusia, Belia & Sukan; YB Senator Dato' Sri Ti Lian Ker, Timbalan Menteri Belia & Sukan; Dato' Zulkifli Mohamad, Kuantan 188 Managing Director; Man Bai, Malaysian rock singer; Puan Haslina Binti Bahasan, Ketua Jabatan Bahagian Pelaburan dan Penswastaan [L-R]Khairul Azrin Bin Abdullah, Skywalk Operator of Tower Kuantan 188Encik Jamaluddin Ismail, oldest Malaysian base jumper, 67years oldThe KIEC will see a group of people base jumping from the tower in celebration of Merdeka while Pesta Kuantan will be held from 27 August 2022 to 4 September 2022.The launch will be officiated by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, YB Senator Dato' Sri Ti Lian Ker and Chairman of the Pahang State Human Resources, Youth, Sports and Non-Governmental Committee YB Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Johari bin Haji Hussain.To promote adventure and outdoor sports, the Ministry of Youth and Sports will continue to support events such as KIEC and work closely with Kuantan 188 to encourage local youth groups to use the Kuantan 188 as their venue of choice.The main focus of the KIEC will be a group of volunteer base jumpers who will jump down 104 metres from the skydeck. There will be a total of 65 jumps from multiple jumpers on 30 August 2022 carrying the Kuantan 188, Pahang and Malaysian flags commemorating 65 years of independence. Among the base jumpers is the country's oldest, 67-year-old Encik Jamaluddin Ismail, from Mentakab, Pahang.Besides Malaysian base jumpers, there will also be participants from United States, Singapore and Indonesia. Other sports will also be held at the same venue, including paintball, drop zone, kickboxing, outdoor zumba and hammock zone while children can enjoy activities at Kuantan 188's Kids Club and Zipline. The festival will also be hosting local brands with a nine-day pop up retail booth to bring awareness to local talent and support local merchandise.To celebrate the birthdays of KDYMM Yang Di Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and KDYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Binti Almarhum Al-Mutawakkil Alallah Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, which were on 30 July 2022 and 5 August 2022 respectively, Kuantan 188 will host a concert featuring Man Bai and Joe Flizzow, among others, on 3 September 2022.Tickets for the concert will be on sale via www.gotifi.com, with four categories available for purchase - TIER 1 (RM188), TIER 2 (RM138), TIER 3 (RM88) and TIER 4 (RM58).Pesta Kuantan 188 concert is supported by MAA Group Berhad and Imperium International College and sponsored by Selborn Group, Wawasan Intact Properties, CKS Global Buildility, LBS Bina Group, Cameron Valley Tea and Bharat Group, TAS Leisure, Chili's Bar and Grill and Dancom. Official hotel sponsors include Shahzan Hotel Kuantan and Ramada Suites by Wyndham KLCC.Lucky draw items are powered by Cuckoo, Toush Inspired by Pensonic & Panasonic.To know more about KIEC and Pesta Kuantan 188, check out @kuantan.188 on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for recent updates, as well as www.kuantan188.com.my. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

Zetly Is Working on a Revolutionary All-In-One Sport Platform

August 4, 2022

Tallinn, Estonia, August 04, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Zetly OÜ, the Polish-Estonian company is working on a platform that will redefine the world of fan engagement in the sports club. The innovation combines creating new income sources for clubs and federations by issuing their internal currency – club tokens. The product also creates business strategies based on new ways of engaging the community. To dominate the market, Zetly bets on education, planning the Zetly Academy, educating clubs, sports organizations and athletes. The New Reality for leagues, federations and sports clubs To solve the problem of complex communication, Zetly announced their basic module of the All in One Platform – Sport Module. It’s dedicated to sports fans and clubs. With such a technology, clubs & federations can move their fan engagement to another level, creating and issuing their own utility tokens. Besides, Zetly recognizes the problem of the lack of proper internal and external communications in sports club. The Sport HUB offered by Zetly will enable launching the applications equipped with a CMS system for managing communication with all stakeholders and fans. Sport HUB will be equipped primarily with a launchpad for creating digital NFT collections and will also be fully integrated with the global Zetly Platform. To enable digital trades among virutal goods, a dedicated marketplace is prepared for sports collectables. The Reality of Digital Collectibles Speaking of Marketplaces – the NFT ones in the blockchain space has boomed in the last month. OpenSea has grown its workforce by 1100% in less than 2 years. However, there are no quality solutions that will offer a friendly infrastructure to both: create and sell NFT tokens in the sports niche. Here’s where the Zetlyt NFT Creator comes out from the woods. “Thanks to this module, platform users will be able to create and sell digital NFT content from one Platform” – points Michal Glijer, CEO and Co-founder of Zetly. Using P2E solutions for the community engagement To further engage the community, some sport federations are issuing easy P2E mobile games that their fans love to play. Giving a tool to broaden the knowledge about fans’ passion is essential. The problem is that each club, federation, or league has fans, but no entity exists to help them explore the blockchain & P2E space for conducting further engagement. Filling the market gap, Zetly offers 12 Player and Away Games in combination with Play to Earn solutions. Away Games solutions allow fans to expand their knowledge both virtually and live. Fans can also get to know players who were important to this club. People who decide to play away with their club can do the same. Implemented gamification solutions to build ties with the community of each club. The nearest future Recently, the Zetly team has signed dozens partnerships with sports organizations, technology, legal and financial companies. Currently, they are preparing to issue its tokens on several prestigious Launchpads and be listed on CEX to expand their vision. Media Contact Brand: Zetly OÜ Contact: krystian@zetly.io Email: contact@zetly.io Website: https://zetly.io/en/ SOURCE: Zetly OÜ The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

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Malaysian Genomics to Offer First-Ever Sports-Based Tests Specific to Southeast Asian Genetic Profiles

July 6, 2022

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Jul 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, is pleased to announce that the Group's wholly-owned subsidiary, MGRC Therapeutics Sdn Bhd (MGRCT), is collaborating with Rinani Genotec Sdn Bhd (Genotec) to offer sports-based genetic tests.Genotec, a biomedical technology firm focusing on stem cell treatment and genetic testing, now offers a direct-to-consumer sports and fitness DNA test which enables individuals to better understand their genetic profile in sports and fitness-related areas. The test result includes categories such as energy metabolism and utilisation, muscle performance, response to cardiovascular training, weight management, nutrient metabolism, bone and joint health, and mental ability and performance. The information can then be integrated by individuals into their lifestyle in order to improve their daily sport and fitness performance.The collaboration will see both parties consult and collaborate on sports-based genetic profile testing and the marketing of these services. In addition, Genotec will also work closely with MGRCT on the marketing of Malaysian Genomics' full range of Dtect genetic screening tests.Dato' Alvin Joseph, Executive Director of MGRC, said, "This collaboration is another important step towards realising our vision of becoming a premier integrated life sciences company. By partnering with experts in sports science, we have now pioneered a genetic screening profile specifically designed for professional and amateur athletes, and everyday fitness enthusiasts. The science of genetics has a long history in professional sports and through this new profile we can support sportspeople in their pursuit of peak performance."Mr. Julian Koay, Genotec's Director of Business Development, said, "With Malaysian Genomics' experience in genetics, what we have developed can be a game-changer for athletes and sports talents. We will use this new sports genetic profile to personalise fitness, sports and recovery regimes of sportspeople, to improve their performance."Founders of Genotec, Julian Koay and Watson Chung, are the first certified DNA-based trainers in Malaysia, offering a unique programme combining knowledge of individuals' genetic profiles with a fitness or training regime that enhances the effectiveness of the fitness or training programmes.Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad: 0155 [BURSA: MGRC] [RIC: MGRC:KL] [BBG: MGRC:MK], http://www.mgrc.com.my/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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32nd annual Hong Kong Book Fair returns on 20 July

June 24, 2022

HONG KONG, Jun 24, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 32nd HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 20 to 26 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Tickets will open for sale on 27 June while online registration for seminars opens today (24 June), offering a wide range of stimulating and thought-provoking events for Hong Kong's booklovers.The 32nd annual HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair returns on 20 July. The theme of this year's fair is "History and City Literature", with the tagline "Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong". The HKTDC will introduce celebrated authors and their outstanding works to Hong Kong's booklovers, sharing the joy of reading with the public. The picture shows scenes from last year's Book Fair.As one of the celebration events for the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the HKTDC has invited renowned authors to host and participate in seminars and cultural events. The Book Fair will run in parallel with the 5th HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and 2nd HKTDC World of Snacks, giving visitors the chance to enjoy three very different experiences with a single ticket.Theme of the year: "History and City Literature"The theme of this year's Book Fair is "History and City Literature", with the tagline "Reading the World: Stories of Hong Kong". The HKTDC will introduce celebrated authors and their outstanding works to booklovers, giving them a deeper understanding of Hong Kong's historical and cultural development and promoting the joy of reading among the public. 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 "Eight Seminar Series" is one of the highlights at the Book Fair. This year's topics include "Stories of Hong Kong", "Renowned Writers", "English and International Reading", "World of Knowledge", "Children and Youth Reading", "Lifestyle", "Hong Kong Cultural and Historical", and "Personal Development and Spiritual Growth". Meanwhile, the always popular "Storytelling by Celebrities" series will invite star speakers to share inspirational stories with children.Diverse experiences at Sports and Leisure Expo and World of SnacksThis year's Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo will cover eight thematic zones and bring together a wide range of sports and leisure brands, products and experiences, along with a number of free trials for visitors to enjoy. World of Snacks, meanwhile, features six thematic zones and will offer more than 1,000 tasty treats from across the globe, including Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Germany, Australia, Greece and Spain.Online registration for the Book Fair's seminars opens today and is free of charge on a first-come-first-served basis. Please visit www.hkbookfair.com to reserve a spot. Tickets for the fair will open for sale on 27 June - find more details in the appendix below.The HKTDC's Cultural Salon Press Conference will be held in early July to provide more information on the Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks. Details of the Art Gallery thematic exhibitions will be provided with the author line-up for the "Eight Seminar Series" and other cultural activities. Featured events and activities from the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will also be covered. Meanwhile, the HKTDC Education & Career Expo will run alongside the three events from 21 to 24 July. Details will be announced in due course.Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks* See https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en/pressrelease/detail/20358/Photo Download: https://bit.ly/3QJpmkkAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiriesHong Kong Book FairHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clementine Cheung, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgSunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.orgSam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes Yiu, Tel: +852 3428 5690, Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkHing-Fung Wong, Tel: +852 3428 3122, Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of SnacksHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Frankie Leung, Tel: +852 2584 4298, Email: frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.orgYuan Tung Financial Relations:Tiffany Leung, Tel: +852 3428 2361, Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hk Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)