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Check out what's on before coming to Hong Kong. You can find arts or international festivals throughout the year. Concerts by famous international artists and local Canto-pop singers create dynamic experiences. Hong Kong is a major film centre and theatre productions include dramas, Broadway musicals, contemporary and Chinese dance, as well as ballet. The calendar also features thrilling sports, including horseracing, rugby, golf and soccer. Click on any of these links to find out more about your favourite event in Hong Kong.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS DURING HOLIDAYS |
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Mega Events |
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Chinese New Year Celebration |
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Hong Kong WinterFest |
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Hong Kong Shopping Festival |
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HKSAR 10th Anniversary Celebration Events
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To mark the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, the HKSAR Government has organised a wide variety of celebratory events and activities. Visitors are most welcome to join in the fun. Listed below are some of the highlights. |
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"The Great Reunion" Cantonese Opera Series - The Theatrical Legacy of the Tang Dynasty
Date:
26 Sep - 9 Oct 2007
Venue:
Various venues throughout Hong Kong.
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| Consumer Expo |
Innovation Expo
Date / Time:
11am - 7pm, 14 Sep 9am - 7pm, 15 - 17 Sep 9am - 5pm, 18 Sep 14 - 18 Sep 2007
Venue:
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive
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Dance
Swan Lake
Date / Time:
7:30pm, 16 - 19 Aug 2007 2:30pm, 18 - 19 Aug 2007 16 - 19 Aug 2007
Venue:
Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, New Territories
Getting there:
Take KCR to Shatin Station and walk along with New Town Plaza
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Entertainment
Chinese Film Panorama 2007
Date / Time:
Various times 17 Sep - 14 Oct 2007
Venue:
Various venues throughout Hong Kong
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Festivals - Arts / Cultural
Mediterranean Arts Festival
Date / Time:
Various times 19 Oct - 18 Nov 2007
Venue:
Various venues throughout Hong Kong.
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Museums / Galleries / Public Display Area
Soaring Dinosaurs - Chinese Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life
Date / Time:
1pm - 9pm (Mon - Wed and Fri); 10am - 9pm (Sat, Sun and Public Holidays); Close on Thursdays 25 May - 25 Nov 2007
Venue:
Hong Kong Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East
Getting there:
Take MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui (Exit E) , followed the signs and walk to the museum |
Splendour and Mystery of Ancient Shu - Cultural Relics from Sanxingdui and Jinsha
Date / Time:
10am - 6pm (Mon, Wed - Sat); 10am - 7pm (Sun and Public Holidays); Close on Tuesdays 6 Jun - 9 Sep 2007
Venue:
Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Ma Lam Road, Sha Tin
Getting there:
By KCR to Sha Tin or Tai Wai and then a 15 minutes walk |
Major Archaeological Discoveries of China in Recent Years (Exhibition)
Date / Time:
10am - 6pm (Mon, Wed - Sat); 10am - 7pm (Sun and Public Holidays); Close on Tuesdays 25 Jul to 24 Sep 2007
Venue:
Hong Kong Museum of History, 100 Chatham Road South |
Treasures of the World's Cultures: from the British Museum
Date / Time:
To be announced by the organiser 14 Sep - 2 Dec 2007
Venue:
Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Road
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Sports
Good Luck Beijing - HKSAR 10th Anniversary Cup Eventing Competition
Date / Time:
To be announced by organiser 11- 13 Aug 2007
Venue:
Hong Kong Equestrian Venue (Shatin), 25 Yuen Wo Road
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Stage Productions - Opera
Grand Opera in 4 Acts: AIDA
Date / Time:
7:30pm 11 - 15 Oct 2007
Venue:
Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road
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THEATRE
Big glitzy Broadway-style musicals are always popular in Hong Kong, the most recent being a long run of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most successful musical ever, The Phantom of the Opera. Other big draws have been Rent, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning American musical starring local celebrity Karen Mok; old favourite The Sound of Music which celebrated its 45th anniversary in Hong Kong; and Saturday Night Fever and Mamma Mia! featuring the music of the Bee Gees. Other hits have been Singin' In The Rain, Fame - the Musical, Les Misérables, and CHICAGO - The Musical.
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DANCE
The eclectic world of movement exists in many shapes and forms within Hong Kong, from classical ballet to contemporary Chinese dance. Hong Kong boasts a variety of homegrown dance companies and plays host to dance companies from North America, Europe and the rest of Asia. Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2007 Calling all dance enthusiasts! It’s the Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2007, a 7-days-and-nights dance extravaganza for everyone. This celebration features road shows, club parties, open competitions, Colombian a live band from Columbia, live African dance show and a host of other African live show, performances. Learn to Salsa yourself and enjoy dance lessons given by instructions from top international and local Salsa experts.
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SPORT
Throughout the year, Hong Kong offers a stunning array of sporting events to satisfy the most ardent sports fan. Badminton, horseracing, rugby, cricket, golf, tennis, soccer, marathon running, squash and dragon boat racing are just some of the exciting events Hong Kong has lined up. In less than two years, the Events Capital of Asia will host the equestrian events as Hong Kong's contribution to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
This colourful three-day event will feature more than 300 world-class riders and their horses. So, mark your diaries now and be sure to be in Hong Kong to catch all the colour and excitement of the 2008 Olympics! Then in 2009, Hong Kong welcomes athletes for the 5th East Asian Games. Regional stars in track and field, swimming and martial arts, to name but a few of the events, battle it out for gold in these drama-filled contests. Come and see the stars of the future! You won't want to miss any of this exciting action in Asia's world city.
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FESTIVALS
Festival Canada
4 May to 2 September 2007
 Festival Canada presents a summer celebration of food, arts, culture and sports. There's a host of events including Family Skate Day, Canadian plays and Canada D'eh!, an annual Chamber street party held in the streets of Lan Kwai Fong on 30 June. All friends of Canada are invited to take part in the festivities.
Mexican September 2007
September 2007 (exact date to be confirmed)
 Celebrate Mexican culture and indulge yourself in a month-long feast of the arts, music and food. This is the biggest promotional event of its kind for Mexico in Southeast Asia. On tap are a series of exciting events featuring music performances, Mexican crafts, painting exhibitions, film presentations and workshops on preparing Mexican food and drink and more.
Spain in Hong Kong
2007 October 2007 (exact date to be confirmed)
Experience the passion and the colour of Spain as the Spanish Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Spain in Hong Kong on October. Art exhibitions, magnificent flamenco performances, gastronomy and cooking demonstrations, fashion shows, wine tastings and many other events will transport you to the flavour and vitality of Spain.
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