Editor’s Note
The Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association has expressed its condolences and concern following the recent fire at Yick Fat Building in Tai Po. This article highlights the industry’s commitment to community support during its premier trade event.
The 33rd “JMA Hong Kong International Jewelry Festival,” organized by the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association (HKJMA), is being held from November 27 to 30 for four consecutive days at Hall 1 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. HKJMA Chairman Li Jiaxian stated in his opening speech that they were deeply saddened by the major fire at Yick Fat Building in Tai Po the previous day, which caused casualties and property damage for many residents. He expressed the deepest condolences to the deceased and their families.
Simultaneously, the association decided to donate all proceeds from ticket sales to assist the affected citizens.
Legislative Council President Liang Junyan, who attended the opening ceremony, expressed on behalf of all LegCo members their deepest condolences to the victims of the Tai Po Yick Fat Building fire. He pointed out that firefighters are currently making every effort to rescue people, medical personnel are racing against time to treat the injured, government departments are doing their utmost to assist thousands of affected residents, and various sectors of society are demonstrating the spirit of solidarity and mutual support, providing timely assistance to help them overcome difficulties and rebuild their homes.
This jewelry exhibition is UFI-certified. This year’s event has gathered nearly a thousand exhibitors from 29 countries and regions, including China (Hong Kong), the United States, Italy, Japan, the Philippines, India, Turkey, and Thailand. HKJMA expects that with the approaching New Year shopping season and recovering consumer confidence, this exhibition will bring a dazzling array of high-quality jewelry raw materials and finished products for industry buyers and the public, which can stimulate consumption and help support the economy.
The JMA Hong Kong International Jewelry Festival attracts exhibitors from around the world. Legislative Council President Liang Junyan, HKJMA Chairman Li Jiaxian, and the Chairman of the previous session officiated at the opening ribbon-cutting ceremony today. To stimulate local consumption and support the economy during the approaching New Year shopping season, this year’s JMA Hong Kong International Jewelry Festival specially推出 exclusive “early bird” discounts for buyers. Many exhibitors have破天荒推出 limited-time, buyer-exclusive premier offers, with prices as low as 30% off.
Despite the economic and retail industries in many regions being in a transition period in recent years, with local consumption also being relatively weak, HKJMA Chairman Li Jiaxian stated:
Another highlight of this jewelry festival is the “Hong Kong Jewelry Craftsman J-Hub.” In addition to continuing to promote craftsmanship inheritance and knowledge普及, this year it has extended its services to jewelry testing, promoting the “J-Scan” service. This aims to普及化 testing and certification, providing a reliable new choice for the market.
While stimulating consumption, the event continues to organize “overseas buyer groups” from the Philippines, China, and emerging Asian markets to help the industry explore overseas business opportunities.
