Asian Film Awards x The Langham Hong Kong: Cinematic-Themed Afternoon Tea

Throughout March 2025, guests can enjoy afternoon tea that deliciously crafted by the Langham Hotel’s chefs while learning about the creative concept for this year’s Asian Film Awards’ official main visual design.

28 February 2025

English afternoon tea originated in The Langham Hotel in London in 1865. The Langham afternoon tea is an indulgence that lives on today and is the heart of enchanting hospitality. The Asian Film Awards is now in its 18th year. This annual prestigious event celebrating Asian cinema, brings top Asian filmmakers from all over the world together, promoting Asian film culture to the world, while also facilitating exchanges between cinephiles and filmmakers.

In anticipation of the 18th Asian Film Awards ceremony, which will be held in Hong Kong on March 16, The Langham, Hong Kong, has partnered with the Asian Film Awards Academy to launch an Asian and film-themed afternoon tea experience.

Throughout March 2025, guests can enjoy afternoon tea that deliciously crafted by the hotel’s chefs while learning about the creative concept for this year’s Asian Film Awards’ official main visual design.

Indulge in a captivating array of Asian-inspired sweet and savory delights at Palm Court, embrace imagination and celebrate the art of movie making

Customers will also have the opportunity to win tickets to the “Asian Film Tour – the 18th Asian Film Awards Selected Films” screening. For details, please visit the website of The Langham, Hong Kong.

The 18th Asian Film Awards

Red Carpet and Awards Ceremony

Date: March 16, 2025 (Sunday)

Venue: Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, WestK

Address: 88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Screenings, In Conversations, and Other Promotional Activities

Dates: March 14 to 16, 2025

Broadcasting Partner: YouTube

The official YouTube channel of the Asian Film Awards Academy, @AsianFilmAwardsAcademy, will be streaming live from 17:00 onwards.

Official TV Broadcaster: TVB

Exclusive channel TVB Plus (Channel 82).

The 18th Asian Film Awards Official Page: https://www.afa-academy.com/awards-en/

Asian Film Awards Academy

Asian Film Awards Academy is a non-profit organisation founded by Busan, Hong Kong and Tokyo International Film Festivals with the shared goal of celebrating excellence in Asian cinema. In addition to the annual Asian Film Awards, the Academy hosts year-round events and programmes with the objectives to promote Asian films to a broader audience, expand the film market within Asia, and foster connections among film professionals in Hong Kong and beyond.

The Asian Film Awards has been held for 17 years, featuring distinguished awards such as Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor/Actress. The voting panel, composed of nominees and winners from previous years, participates annually in selecting the winners across all categories for the Asian Film Awards. Panel members also have the opportunity to attend events organised by the Academy across Asia and worldwide, engaging with industry professionals and audiences.

Official website: www.afa-academy.com

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