Artbox Hong Kong, a pop-up bazaar billed as the first large-scale market in Kai Tak Sports Park, has been postponed without reason.
Organiser Knighthood Event said on Facebook last Thursday that Artbox Hong Kong, scheduled from June 14 to 15 and June 19 to 22, would not take place anymore. The organiser said it was “aiming to reschedule and hold the event later in July.”
It cited “strategic considerations” and a need to “ensure the highest quality of experiences for attendees.” The organiser did not say when or where the postponed event would be.
Stall owners from Hong Kong and Taiwan reportedly suffered from the rescheduling as they had spent time and money preparing for the event, local media outlets reported.
Artbox Hong Kong was promoted as Asia’s largest container market and the first large-scale market in Kai Tak Sports Park, according to Hong Kong Markets Organisation’s Facebook post. The event was meant to feature 300 stalls, among which 80 are food and drink. There would also be live music shows and performances.
In response to HKFP, Kai Tak Sports Park declined to comment on reasons for the rescheduling, citing “professionalism in handling all rental applications.”
“For further inquiries, we encourage you to reach out directly to the event organisers,” the park said.
The organiser Knighthood Event did not respond to HKFP’s enquiries about why the event was postponed and if there would be compensation for participants. Calls to the Knighthood Event went unanswered.
Founded in Thailand in 2015, Artbox is a creative pop-up market that has also expanded to Singapore and Malaysia over the past few years.
