Hong Kong Launches 30 Events at Shenzhen Reading Month to Promote Cultural Exchange and Publishing Growth

2026-11-01 20:55 Last Updated At：21:53

"Hong Kong's Participation in the 27th Shenzhen Reading Month" commences in Shenzhen

Presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB), implemented by the Hong Kong Publishing Federation, and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), "Hong Kong's Participation in the 27th Shenzhen Reading Month" commenced in Shenzhen today (November 1). The Hong Kong publishing industry will hold around 30 events in Shenzhen from today until December 5, including the "The World of Hong Kong Kung Fu" thematic exhibition and book fair, "Book Fairs of Selected Hong Kong Publications" and "Symposium on Historical Walk in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area", sponsored by CCIDA. These events aim to further promote exchanges and co-operation between the publishing sectors of Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and to help the Hong Kong publishing industry explore more development opportunities.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of "Hong Kong's Participation in the 27th Shenzhen Reading Month" and "The World of Hong Kong Kung Fu" thematic exhibition and book fair this afternoon, the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai, remarked that this was the fourth consecutive year for Hong Kong to participate in the Shenzhen Reading Month, in response to the "Shenzhen-Hong Kong Co-Reading Consensus" initiated by Shenzhen, with a view to enhancing the reading atmosphere of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Miss Laiand the Hong Kong industry delegation also attended the opening ceremony of the 27th Shenzhen Reading Month on the same evening to express support for Shenzhen's efforts in promoting reading for all.

As one of the highlights this year, the "The World of Hong Kong Kung Fu" thematic exhibition and book fair centres on Kung Fu culture and showcases Hong Kong's efforts in inheriting and innovating Chinese culture. The public are welcome to visit for free the exhibition and book fair held at the atrium of UpperHills in Shenzhen, from today until November 22. The "Book Fairs of Selected Hong Kong Publications" will take place from today until November 15 and November 30 at Fan Deng Bookstore and United Bookstore in Shenzhen respectively. During the period, selected Hong Kong publications will be on sale and a total of eight authors' talks and workshops will be organised. The "Symposium on Historical Walk in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" will take place at the Shenzhen Library on November 22, covering topics such as Lingnan culture, historical ties of overseas Chinese hometowns, inheritance of Chinese martial arts, and urban cultural development, with a view to further deepening cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

The CSTB has been participating in the Shenzhen Reading Month since 2023, promoting the atmosphere of reading for all through organising thematic exhibitions, talks, workshops and more. For more details on "Hong Kong's Participation in the 27th Shenzhen Reading Month", please visit participationinszrm.hk(Chinese only).

CAS Band Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Concert Featuring New Song and Diverse Performances at HKBU

CAS stages concert to celebrate its band's 50th anniversary

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Aid Service (CAS) Band, the CAS today (November1) held the "CAS Band 50th Anniversary Concert" at the Academic Community Hall of HongKong Baptist University (HKBU). The concert featured the premiere of the CAS song "United We Stand", showcasing the spirit of "Serving the Community with Passion, Courage and Commitment". More than a thousand serving and retired CAS members, together with their family members, attended the event to mark this important milestone.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk,expressed gratitude to the Organising Committee for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the CAS Band for their careful planning and efforts, which contributed to the success of the event. He remarked that over the past half-century, the CAS Band has grown from a small-scale unit into a music group widely recognised by society today. This journey has been forged by the dedication of successive members, bears testimony to the passing of the torch within the Band, and reflects the CAS's steadfast belief in serving society and caring for the community.

Other guests attending the event included the Interim Provost of HKBU, Professor Liu Jiming; the Commissioner of the CAS, Mr Victor Pang; and the Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Leung Kwun-hong.

The concert featured a rich and diverse programme. The CAS Band, together with HKBU students, performed a series of wellknown pieces, including "only you cannot be replaced", "The Brave Chinese" and "My People, My Country".

Members of the CAS Cadet Corps also presented "You Raise Me Up" and a Chinese drum performance. HKBU students gave performances including piano solos, flute and clarinet duets, as well as Chinese dance. The concert concluded with all performers joining in a mass choir rendition of classic songs, such as "Ode to the Motherland" and "Beneath The Lion Rock", bringing the event to a successful close.

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Hong Kong Launches 30 Events at Shenzhen Reading Month to Promote Cultural Exchange and Publishing Growth

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