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Thursday, 13 August 2009 |
ISSUE 1 |
| Grand Opening Offers Many Possibilities |
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The inaugural Hong Kong International Tea Fair, HKTDC Food Expo and International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM) featuring nearly 1,000 exhibitors from the tea, food, Chinese medicine and health industries, opened today at the newly expanded Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
| Hong Kong International Tea Fair (13-15 August) |
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Global Participation
Over 250 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions have joined the fair, including group pavilions from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Talking Taiwan Tea
The Taiwan Tea Exporters Association held a press conference on 12 August on the topic of ¡§Taiwan Tea - Fascination for Millennium¡¨ to announce its participation in the Tea Fair.
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| Yvonne Kao, Chairman of Taiwan Tea Exporters Association introduced Taiwan tea market to the attendees |
Taiwan tea brewing demostration |
See What the World Has to Say About this Inaugural Tea Event
Fair organisers created an intensive marketing campaign targeting buyers worldwide to ensure the success of the fair. Take a look at the promotional boards at Expo Drive Entrance, Mezzanine 2 and Hall 3 for more details. |
| HKTDC Food Expo (13-17 August) |
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Sweetening Business Opportunities
HKTDC Food Expo ¡V the region's pre-eminent show for the food and beverage industry, celebrates its 20th staging this year. An exciting new feature in the Public Hall is the Premium Food Zone, a showcase for brand-name products. Trade buyers and exhibitors can look for new business partners at the Trade Hall. Besides, buyers can also identify quality exhibitors under the fair¡¦s "Quality Exhibitor Scheme".
Networking Opportunities
At the "2009 Fujian Zhangzhou·Hong Kong Fair for Investment and Trade" event organised by Zhangzhou Municipal People's Government, Fujian Province on 12 August, guests were briefed on the growing market of Zhangzhou, Fujian. |
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| ICMCM (13-17 August) |
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Glowing Business Health
ICMCM has proved itself to be a healthy place for business; it showcases the latest Chinese medicine, health-care products and services. A major highlight of the event is the two-day professional conference entitled "The Integration of Scientific Research and Development in Novel Chinese Medicines", offering experts from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, Canada, Singapore and the US an opportunity to share their valuable insights.
| What¡¦s On ¡V 13 August (Thursday) |
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Event |
Venue |
9am |
Opening Ceremony for ICMCM*
9:00am: Tea Reception
9:30am: Ceremony
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Meeting Room N201A |
| 9am-5:30pm |
HK - Macau Postgraduate Symposium on Chinese Medicine & Award Presentation |
Meeting Room 206-210 |
9:30am |
Joint Opening Ceremony for Tea Fair and Food Expo*
9:30am: Tea Reception
10am: Ceremony
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Expo Drive Entrance
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10:10am-5:25pm |
ICMCM Conference "The Integration of Scientific Research & Development in Novel Chinese Medicines"# |
Meeting Room N201B |
10:30am-11:30am
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Zisha Art Film Premiere cum Meet the Zisha Masters
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Tea Tasting Room, Hall 3D Concourse, HKCEC |
10:30am-4pm
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International Tea Art Showcase |
Tea Gallery, Hall 3C |
11:30am-12:30pm |
Seminar on Tea Auction |
Seminar Room, Hall 3D Concourse |
| 11:45am-5pm |
Chinese Tea Tasting Day |
Tea Tasting Room, Hall 3D Concourse |
2pm-2:30pm |
Seminar on "Mexico-Rich Land a Place of Opportunities" |
Entertainment Stage, Hall 3 |
2:30pm-5:30pm |
International Tea Industry Conference |
Seminar Room, Hall 3D Concourse |
3pm-3:30pm |
Mexican Culinary Performance |
Entertainment Stage, Hall 3 |
4pm-4:30pm |
Seminar on "Indian Food for Hong Kong" |
Entertainment Stage, Hall 3 |
5pm-5:30pm |
Seminar on "Promotion of Local Premium Agricultural and Fisheries Products" |
Entertainment Stage, Hall 3 |
5:30pm-7pm |
Tea Reception* |
Tea Gallery, Hall 3C |
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Joint Fair Events |
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Food Expo |
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ICMCM |
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Tea Fair |
| *By Invitation Only # By Fee Admission Only |
| Opening Hours and Locations |
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Fair Dates |
Fair |
Locations |
Opening Hours |
Admission |
13-14 August
(Thu-Fri) |
Tea Fair
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Hall 3B-C
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10am-6pm
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Free admission for trade visitors aged 18 or above only. |
Food Expo
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Trade Hall (Hall 3C-D)
Public Hall (Hall 1 & 3E) |
10am-6pm
10am-10pm
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Free admission for trade visitors aged 18 or above only.
Open to public visitors by ticket admission.* |
ICMCM |
Hall 1A |
10am-6pm |
Free admission for trade visitors aged 18 or above only.
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15 August
(Sat) |
Tea Fair
Food Expo
ICMCM |
Hall 3B-C
Trade Hall (Hall 3C-D)
Public Hall (Hall 1 & 3E)
Hall 1A
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10am-10pm |
Free admission for trade visitors aged 18 or above only.
Open to public visitors by ticket admission.*
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| Direct Access for Trade Visitors |
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Trade visitors can register for free badge at the Buyer Registration Counters located at the Expo Drive Entrance and Harbour Road Entrance. Buyer registration hours (13-14 August): 9:30am-5:30pm.
| Free Magazines |
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Don't forget to collect a FREE copy of the HKTDC Enterprise - Food & Tea Supplement at the Buyer Registration Counters or HKTDC Product Magazines Booth. |
| Concurrent Event: HKTDC Hong Kong Lifestyle Showcase (14-17 August) |
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Make your trip more fruitful by visiting the HKTDC Hong Kong Lifestyle Showcase, a NEW public event for all lifestyle products including fashion & fashion accessories, jewellery, personal care & health products, sporting goods, and watches & clocks.
| Enquiries |
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Customer Hotline: 1830 670
Rebecca Tse
Manager, Marketing Communications
Exhibitions Department |
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