Hong Kong Comic Art Showcased at Brand Licensing Europe in London

Hong Kong comic art showcased at Brand Licensing Europe in London

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in presenting the Hong Kong Comix IPs Showcase at Brand Licensing Europe in London, the United Kingdom, from October 6 to 8 (London Time).

The exhibition showcased 20 Hong Kong intellectual properties (IPs), highlighting the creativity and talent of Hong Kong artists and creators. Participating artists and IPs included Li Chi-tak, Chocolate Rain, Isatisse, Chiya, Felix Ip, Be(Art) Limited, Chill Top Production, Elyk Creation, Going Ape Limited, Little Colour Little Art Limited, Jerry Cho x Jacky Cai, We Are The Pigs, Bonnie Pang, Miloza Ma, Pen So, LLAB Design Ltd, Peg Bar Limited, Penguin Nexus Ltd, TF Business Solutions and Tina Design. An industry reception was held on October 6, bringing together over 80 guests from the local business sector and creative industries.

Speaking at the reception, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, said that the exhibition showcased both the imagination of Hong Kong's artists and the city's distinctive cultural spirit. She highlighted how Hong Kong's unique blend of Eastern and Western influences, tradition and modernity, and local culture and international ideas has contributed to the city's vibrant creative energy.

Miss Chau also highlighted Hong Kong's continued investment in culture and the arts, including the West Kowloon Cultural District and world-class institutions such as the Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+. She recognised the HKAC's contribution to artistic innovation and the nurturing of local talent, and invited guests to visit Hong Kong to experience first-hand the dynamism and diversity of the city's creative scene.

Established in 1977, the HKAC is a non-profit arts institution dedicated to promoting contemporary comix art, performing arts, visual arts, film, and video arts. Its participation in Brand Licensing Europe, in collaboration with the HKTDC, marks a milestone in showcasing Hong Kong's creative excellence and diverse artistic talent to international audiences.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London supported the Hong Kong Arts Centre and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in presenting the Hong Kong Comix IPs Showcase at Brand Licensing Europe in London, the United Kingdom from October 6 to 8 (London time). The exhibition showcased 20 Hong Kong intellectual properties, highlighting the creativity and talent of Hong Kong artists and creators. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London supported the Hong Kong Arts Centre and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in presenting the Hong Kong Comix IPs Showcase at Brand Licensing Europe in London, the United Kingdom from October 6 to 8 (London time). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in presenting the Hong Kong Comix IPs Showcase at Brand Licensing Europe in London, the United Kingdom. Photo shows (from left) the Marketing Manager of the HKTDC, Ms June Chan; the Director, UK, Nordics and Ireland of the HKTDC, Ms Joey Ko; the Executive Director of the HKAC, Ms Rebecca Ip; the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; and the founder and creator of Chocolate Rain, Ms Prudence Mak, at the reception. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported the Hong Kong Arts Centre and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in presenting the Hong Kong Comix IPs Showcase at Brand Licensing Europe in London, the United Kingdom. Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, speaking at the reception. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CCIDA sponsors set up of Hong Kong Pavilion at Frankfurt Book Fair to showcase Hong Kong's creative excellence

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau sponsored the publishing and printing industries to set up the Hong Kong Pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair (FBF), the world's largest trade fair for book rights and content, which was held from October 7 to 11 (Frankfurt time). During the five-day exhibition period, the Hong Kong Pavilion attracted over 90 000 visitors from around the world, showcasing Hong Kong's creative excellence to the international community and serving as a platform for the industries to expand into overseas markets.

This year's Hong Kong Pavilion carried the theme "Hong Kong: Our Narrative" and the sub-theme "Cosmic Chapters: Reading the Future", featuring more than 1 000 pieces of publications and printed works from over 70 Hong Kong publishers and printers.

Highly popular among visitors was the exhibition staged at the "Creative Corner" thematic zone at which visitors were led to reflect on the meaning of space exploration through a curated selection of relevant publications and printed works.The inspiration came from Dr Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first payload expert who participated in the successful Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission. The exhibits at the Pavilion presented the key achievements in aerospace development and offered visitors a multifaceted exploration of the spirit of discovery through the lenses of publishing, technology, and the humanities.

During the exhibition, the Hong Kong Pavilion also organised sharing sessions and networking activities, bringing together the Hong Kong and international industry representatives to exchange experience and insights. The events fostered connections and collaboration opportunities within the industries, while further promoting Hong Kong's creative content and cultural brands.

The Hong Kong Pavilion at the FBF is one of the stops of the CCIDA-sponsored "Soaring Creativity – Hong Kong Pavilion" project. Since the project's inception in 2011, the project showcased a total of more than 54 000 outstanding Hong Kong exhibits to over seven million visitors from around the world to propel the local publishing and printing industries to go global.

The Hong Kong Pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair, sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, showcased the publications and printed works inspired by space exploration at the thematic zone "Creative Corner". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency sponsored Hong Kong's publishing and printing industries to set up the Hong Kong Pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair, showcasing over 1 000 pieces of Hong Kong publications and printed works to over 90 000 visitors. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases