The opening ceremony of Hong Kong Reading Week 2026 and 2026 Hong Kong Reading+ was held today to lift the curtain on the diverse reading activities of Hong Kong Reading Week (HKRW) to be held from April 20 to 26.

Addressing the opening ceremony in a video message, Chief Executive John Lee said reading is an important pathway to acquire knowledge, inspire wisdom and cultivate moral integrity, and the promotion of a reading culture can nurture among the public the qualities of in-depth thinking, openness and inclusiveness for developing a rich culture in society. 

He highlighted that the Government has adopted a multipronged approach to promote a reading culture, while fostering regional co-operation and a reading culture spanning various places. 

Mr Lee called upon the public to actively participate in the activities of HKRW and Hong Kong Reading+ to build together a book-loving atmosphere for the country and the city.

Under the theme "Delight/LIBRARY", HKRW offers about 470 activities to foster a reading habit among the public, encouraging participants to savour the flavour of living and the beauty of life through reading. 

To tie in with HKRW, the Hong Kong Publishing Federation is holding 2026 Hong Kong Reading+ at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin from today to next Sunday, with activities including author sharing sessions, an exhibition and workshops. 

The Hong Kong Public Libraries will also introduce its electronic resources to the public and hold parent-child reading activities and handicraft workshops at the venue.