Visitors read at a booth during the 33rd Hong Kong Book Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on July 19, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

The 33rd Hong Kong Book Fair opened on Wednesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai with more than 600 seminars and cultural activities scheduled to take place.

This year's book fair will focus on children's and young adults' literature to promote the fun of reading in the city and to pay tribute to children’s and young-adult literature writers.

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A brand-new culture and art exhibition zone called "the World of Art and Culture" has been introduced in line with the theme. Curated by renowned Hong Kong designers, the area depicts youth-centered literature and cultural arts from 24 countries and regions. 

Visitors run into the venue of the 33rd Hong Kong Book Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on July 19, 2023. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

The seven-day fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, runs through till Tuesday in parallel with the 6th Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the 3rd World of Snacks, allowing the public to enjoy a triple experience with one admission ticket.

China Daily's Andy Chong took the photos on Wednesday.