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Winning designs raise curtain on HKTDC Hong Kong jewellery shows

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Vendredi, mars 1, 2024
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HONG KONG, Mar 1, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 40th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 10th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show are being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and AsiaWorld-Expo respectively.

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  • HONG KONG, Mar 1, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 40th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 10th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show are being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and AsiaWorld-Expo respectively.
  • The award ceremony of the 25th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition, a key event of the twin jewellery shows, was held at the HKCEC today, paying tribute to the outstanding creativity of local talents.
  • Jointly organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Jewellers' & Goldsmiths' Association, Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association and the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China, the 25th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition aims to discover talents for the industry, elevate Hong Kong design excellence and promote exquisite jewellery collections designed and manufactured in Hong Kong to international buyers.
  • For details, please refer to https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/tc/intelligence-hub
    The 25th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition winning pieces from Open Group and Student Group: https://bit.ly/48AvDGL
    Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en

HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens at HKCEC today

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Jeudi, février 29, 2024
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The 40th edition of this world-class jewellery trading platform reaches a new milestone, bringing gems and treasures from across the world

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  • The 40th edition of this world-class jewellery trading platform reaches a new milestone, bringing gems and treasures from across the world
    HONG KONG, Feb 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 40th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and will run for five days, until Monday, 4 March.
  • The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show is now in its 40th edition, and it's encouraging to see that the scale of the two shows has greatly exceeded last year's.
  • The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show features 18 geographic and industry pavilions supported by jewellery trade associations and organisations from all over the world, including the Japan Jewellery Association, Japan Pearl Exporters' Association and the Asia Pacific Creator Association.
  • Some of the highlighted products are listed below:
    The Jewellery Gala Dinner will be held this evening hosting international jewellery industry representatives and buyers, to celebrate the milestone of the 40th edition of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show.

HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show opens at AsiaWorld-Expo today

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Mardi, février 27, 2024
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The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will launch on Thursday, co-creating a splendid legacy

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  • The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will launch on Thursday, co-creating a splendid legacy
    HONG KONG, Feb 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 10th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today, showcasing a wide range of diamonds, gemstones and pearls - raw materials for jewellers.
  • The 40th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, dedicated to finished jewellery, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from Thursday onwards.
  • More than 60% of the exhibitors came from outside Hong Kong, which signifies the high international profile of the two fairs."
  • Winston Chow, Chairman, HKTDC's Jewellery Advisory Committee, said: "We are delighted that the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show is returning to AsiaWorld-Expo for its 10th edition this year.

HKTDC twin jewellery shows return in 'two shows, two venues' mode

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Mardi, février 20, 2024
Diamond, Gems, Certification, Convention center, CEC, Swiss Gemmological Institute, Goldsmith, Growth, Seminar, Empowerment, Carrera y Carrera, Butterfly, Jewellery, HKTDC, Treasure, Hall, AsiaWorld–Expo, GIA, LVMH, FRED, System, AI, App, Procurement, QR, Film industry

The shows attract over 90 buyer missions from 65 countries and regions."

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  • The shows attract over 90 buyer missions from 65 countries and regions."
  • Hong Kong exhibitor Charming Jewellery Ltd (Booth: CEC 1C-A36) brought its La broderie brand, which features embroidery, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
  • More than 30 seminars, exhibitor forums and parades at the twin jewellery shows will showcase the latest design trends and facilitate industry exchange.
  • Valentin Andres, representative of FRED, an LVMH Group jewellery brand, will analyse the market trends at the Buyer's Forum.

DJs Greg James and Chris Smith win literacy award at the ALCS Awards

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Jeudi, février 22, 2024
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LONDON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) and the National Literacy Trust are delighted to announce the winner of the 2024 Ruth Rendell Award, which recognises those who have had the most significant influence on literacy in the UK over the past year. 

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  • Broadcasters Greg James and Chris Smith were announced as the winners at the ALCS Annual Awards ceremony, held at the Goldsmiths' Centre in London on 22 February.
  • On winning the prize, Greg and Chris said: "We're absolutely delighted and actually really rather shocked to receive this award, considering the other amazing nominees.
  • National Literacy Trust Chief Executive Jonathan Douglas said: "I am thrilled to celebrate Chris Smith and Greg James as the winners of the Ruth Rendell Award this year.
  • The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity that empowers children, young people, and adults with the literacy skills they need to succeed.

If The World Were 100 People wins the 2023 ALCS Educational Writers' Award

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Jeudi, février 22, 2024
Goldsmith, Copyright, Society of Authors, Racism, Thought, Language, Society, Genetics, SOA, Illustrator, ALCS, Creativity, Social, Fracture, Book, Ageing, Student, Nursing

LONDON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) and the Society of Authors (SoA) are delighted to announce the winners of the 2023 ALCS Educational Writers' Award, the UK's only award for educational writing that inspires creativity, encourages students to read widely and builds up their understanding of a subject beyond the requirements of exam specifications.If The World Were 100 People helps children to better understand the world they live in by imagining the world was condensed to a small village of 100 people and explaining what this global village would look like.Jackie McCann and Aaron Cushley were presented the 2023 Educational Writers' Award, along with a prize of £2,000, at the ALCS Annual Awards ceremony held at the Goldsmiths' Centre in London on 22 February.ALCS Chief Executive Barbara Hayes said: "Good educational writing not only imparts knowledge to the reader, but also inspires a curiosity to go and learn more about the world. The five books shortlisted are all fantastic examples of this and it was fascinating to hear about the wide range of topics covered. Congratulations to our winners Jackie and Aaron!"

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  • If The World Were 100 People helps children to better understand the world they live in by imagining the world was condensed to a small village of 100 people and explaining what this global village would look like.
  • Jackie McCann and Aaron Cushley were presented the 2023 Educational Writers' Award, along with a prize of £2,000, at the ALCS Annual Awards ceremony held at the Goldsmiths' Centre in London on 22 February.
  • ALCS Chief Executive Barbara Hayes said: "Good educational writing not only imparts knowledge to the reader, but also inspires a curiosity to go and learn more about the world.
  • In all, the Society of Authors administers twenty-one prizes, including the ALCS Educational Writers' Award and the Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveils Zarqa Al Yamama - the inaugural Arabic Grand Opera

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Mercredi, février 21, 2024
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Premiering to the public in Riyadh in April 2024, Zarqa Al Yamama, the first Grand Opera in Arabic will feature locally trained artists alongside international performers to tell the legend of the heroine who was blessed with the gift of foresight.

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  • Premiering to the public in Riyadh in April 2024, Zarqa Al Yamama, the first Grand Opera in Arabic will feature locally trained artists alongside international performers to tell the legend of the heroine who was blessed with the gift of foresight.
  • Performances like these will inspire the creation of even more spectacular productions and the dawn of more Saudi works to be produced."
  • The audience also enjoyed an introduction to the adaptation of the legend of Zarqa Al Yamama by Saudi writer and poet Saleh Zamanan, as well as a presentation of the opera's music by Ivan Vukcevic, CEO of Arabian Opera.
  • Principle cast members Dame Sarah Connolly, the world-famous mezzo soprano leading the production in the titular role of Zarqa Al Yamama, as well as sopranos Amelia Wawrzon and Sawsan Albahiti.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveils Zarqa Al Yamama - the inaugural Arabic Grand Opera

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Mercredi, février 21, 2024
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Premiering to the public in Riyadh in April 2024, Zarqa Al Yamama, the first Grand Opera in Arabic will feature locally trained artists alongside international performers to tell the legend of the heroine who was blessed with the gift of foresight.

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  • Premiering to the public in Riyadh in April 2024, Zarqa Al Yamama, the first Grand Opera in Arabic will feature locally trained artists alongside international performers to tell the legend of the heroine who was blessed with the gift of foresight.
  • Performances like these will inspire the creation of even more spectacular productions and the dawn of more Saudi works to be produced."
  • The audience also enjoyed an introduction to the adaptation of the legend of Zarqa Al Yamama by Saudi writer and poet Saleh Zamanan, as well as a presentation of the opera's music by Ivan Vukcevic, CEO of Arabian Opera.
  • Principle cast members Dame Sarah Connolly, the world-famous mezzo soprano leading the production in the titular role of Zarqa Al Yamama, as well as sopranos Amelia Wawrzon and Sawsan Albahiti.

Shortlist announced for the 2024 Ruth Rendell Award, presented by ALCS and NLT

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Mercredi, janvier 31, 2024
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The award was launched in 2016 by ALCS and the National Literacy Trust in honour of the best-selling crime author literacy advocate Ruth Rendell, who passed away in 2015.

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  • The award was launched in 2016 by ALCS and the National Literacy Trust in honour of the best-selling crime author literacy advocate Ruth Rendell, who passed away in 2015.
  • The winner of the 2024 Ruth Rendell Award will be announced at a reception at Goldsmiths' Centre in London on 22 February 2024.
  • Greg is the host of The Radio 1 Breakfast Show, the loosely cricket-based podcast Tailenders and Radio 4's Rewinder.
  • Chris has worked as a newsreader and presenter on radio stations including BBC Radio 1, where he met Greg.

Shortlist announced for the 2023 ALCS Educational Writers' Award

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Jeudi, janvier 11, 2024
Black Lives Matter, Ageing, Student, Family, Society, Symbolism, Society of Authors, Grain, ALL, Illustrator, Friends, Gene, Genetics, Dog, ALCS, Communication, Book, Goldsmith, Movement, Human, Racism, Creativity, SOA, Chimpanzee, Knights Templar, River, Copyright, Extinction Rebellion, Social, Toy

LONDON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) and the Society of Authors (SoA) are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2023 ALCS Educational Writers' Award, the UK's only award for educational writing that inspires creativity, encourages students to read widely and builds up their understanding of a subject beyond the requirements of exam specifications.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) and the Society of Authors (SoA) are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2023 ALCS Educational Writers' Award, the UK's only award for educational writing that inspires creativity, encourages students to read widely and builds up their understanding of a subject beyond the requirements of exam specifications.
  • The books on the shortlist stood out as being original and beautiful and mind expanding - books I want to introduce to friends and family and even perfect strangers.
  • The winner of the 2023 ALCS Educational Writers' Award will be announced at a reception at Goldsmiths' Centre in London on 22 February 2024.
  • In all, the Society of Authors administers twenty-one prizes, including the ALCS Educational Writers' Award and the Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award.