The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is set to host again its “Craft Market in the Greater Bay Area” and facilitate Macau’s participation in the cultural and creative product zone at the Hong Kong Book Fair this July, according to a statement from the bureau yesterday.
Applications for handicraft stalls, excluding food and beverage categories, opened yesterday and will remain open until May 21, with applications being free of charge.
The statement noted that the “Craft Market in the Greater Bay Area” aims to “strengthen exchange and cooperation in the cultural and creative industries within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area”. The event has been well-received by local cultural and creative industries and the public in recent years, according to the statement.
This year’s event will take place from July 16 to 22 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday to Monday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Interested parties can apply online through the “Craft Market Booth Operator Database” website. Applicants can choose to participate in the periods from July 16 to 19, or from July 20 to 22.
The statement said that all registered products, excluding food and beverages, must be of original design, with a minimum of 10 types of products available for sale. Services offering cultural and artistic experiences can also be included. If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of stalls, successful applicants will be selected by lucky draw.
For further enquiries, one may contact the bureau on 8399 6292 during office hours.
This handout file photo recently provided by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday shows the façade of its headquarters in Praça do Tap Siac.
