This Week @ The AIA Great European Carnival

Hong Kong’s biggest outdoor carnival just got even bigger, with five more rides added to The AIA Great European Carnival this week, with more to come.

The AIA Great European Carnival takes on a new look this January as the Christmas wonderland theme makes way for its’ New Year incarnation – full of new attractions and some serious rides for the thrill-seekers amongst us. Included in the list of new additions are the No Limits (a maximum velocity spin and roll) and the Inversion XXL (another high-flying 360 degree ride). These join the Atmos Fear, Booster Max, and the Freak Out, which have already tested many of Hong Kong’s most bare-knuckled dare-devils.

We are thrilled to announce the opening of the Dodgem Cars, an all-time family favourite that came into operation this week. There are also several additional smaller rides for both children and the young at heart. There are six children’s rides for the 3 to 8 year old set, including the Gallopers (horse trail ride), Pony Express, and Kid Zone (Mini Miami – an introduction to a high flying ride for children). Plus there is a great variety of food and beverage outlets, all with their own European theme.

The AIA Great European CarnivalThe 14 rides currently in action include
Mach 5 (Booster Maxx)
Atmos Fear
Oblivion (Freak Out)
Gallopers
Cups N’ Sauces (Tea Cups)
Crazy Cars (Race-O-Rama)
Circuit 2000 (Formula)
Pony Express (Pony Adventure)
KidZone (Mini Miami)
Dodgems (Top Gear)
No Limit
Mini Paratrooper
Inversion XXL
Stage Coach

In January, the Carnival will also see more entertainment on the Live Stage with bands, choirs, and a wide variety youth performances. In addition local and international schools will visit the Carnival on educational excursions, and Hong Kong-based charities will also get a chance for their beneficiaries and volunteers to enjoy a big day out.

Expect more changes ahead as the Carnival moves into February and we approach Chinese New Year and the venue evolves once again. The finale of this wonderful winter event will be on 22 February.

There is a ride for everyone at The AIA Great European Carnival, so grab your friends and family and come on down!

Content sponsored by The AIA Great European Carnival

Lunar New Year Cup: South China v New York Cosmos @ HK Stadium – 3:30pm, 19 February, 2015

cosmos

In a press release today, the New York Cosmos confirmed they’ll be playing South China in the annual Lunar New Year Cup. This year’s match takes place on the 19 February, 2015 at HK Stadium, kick-off 3:30pm. Ticket details to finalised.

Lunar New Year Cup: South China v New York Cosmos
When:
3:30pm, 19 February, 2015
Where: HK Stadium
How much: tbc
More info: tbc

Women’s Rugby Results – 17 January, 2015

Premiership

Kowloon 7-80 Gai Wu
@ KGV, Kick-off 16:30

Taipo Dragons v SCAA CWB Phoenix
@ So Kon Po, Kick-off 18:00

USRC Tigers 26-37 Valley Black
@ KGV, Kick-off 18:00

Women’s National League 1

HKCC 22-24 Valley Red
@ Aberdeen Sports Ground, Kick-off 18:00

City Sparkles 5-29 HKFC Ice
@ Shek Kip Mei, Kick-off 18:00

Police Sirens 10-63 HK Scottish Kukris
@ Tai Hang Tung Recreation Ground, Kick-off 18:00

CWB Phoenix 7-5 Revolution SRC
@ Tin Shui Wai Community Sports Ground, Kick-off 18:00

Women’s National 10s

Tin Shui Wai 25-5 Kowloon
@ Tin Shui Wai Community Sports Ground, Kick-off 13:30

Gai Wu v USRC Tigers
@ Tin Shui Wai Community Sports Ground, Kick-off: 14:15

HKFC Fire 0-64 DB Pirates Ladies
@ King’s Park, Kick-off 18:00