Dragonland: 24-26 February, 2017

Dragonland 2017

In what’s likely to be an increasing trend, with the massive costs of building a stage and installing a sound system, a one night Leon’s Penguins concert has morphed into Dragonland, a three day music festival.

Dragonland will take place on the Central Harbourfront from the 24-26 February 2017. The mixed line up features a local superstar, international dj’s and a mix of well known bands headlined by the Black Eyed Peas.

One of the four ‘heavenly kings’ of Canto-Pop Leon Lai returns to the Central Harbourfront on the 24 February, with a hopefully fire-proof marque, for a one night gig Leon’s Penguins.

Day two of Dragonland is a ‘Night of Dance’ headlined by international DJs Zedd and Steve Aoki with Redfoo, Tom Swoon, Vinai, Infected Mushroom and Seiho performing throughout the day.

Dance segues into a ‘Night of Pop’ headlined by the returning Black Eyed Peas, Iggy AzaleaCarly Rae JepsenMike PosnerHalf the Animal.

Leon is a consummate performer and will doubtless put on another great show, but the thought of a full lineup Black Eyed Peas, with even a passingly good sound-system, outdoors and backdropped by Victoria Harbour… Wicked!

Dragonland 2017

Dragonland
When:
 24-26 February, 2017
Where: Central Harbourfront
How much: $1,680, $1,380, $880, $780 per day – tickets onsale 30 November, 2016 from Hotdogtix
More info:
24 Feb – Leon’s Penguins
25 Feb – Dragonland – One Night Dance: Zedd, Steve Aoki, Redfoo, Tom Swoon, Vinai, Infected Mushroom, Seiho
26 Feb – Dragonland – One Night Pop: Black Eyed Peas, Iggy Azalea, Carly Rae Jepsen, Mike Posner, Half the Animal

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Women’s Rugby Fixtures – 26 November, 2016

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The Great American Texas BBQ @ Disneyland – 22 November, 2016

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The Great American Texas BBQ entered it’s third decade at Disneyland with a cornucopia of beautifully BBQ’d beef under the auspices of pit-master Timothy Broderick and other beef dishes. Sponsored by the Texas Beef Council, USMEF and USDA the evening promotes and showcases US beef and American products.
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Raise the Umbrellas – Fundraising Screening

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Evans Chan‘s documentary Raise the Umbrellas explores the origin and impact of Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement through the inter-generational lenses of three post-Tiananmen democratic activists – Martin Lee, founder of the Hong Kong Democratic party; Benny Tai, Occupy Central initiator; and Joshua Wong, the sprightly student leader.

Alongside voices from unknown “umbrella mothers,” student occupiers (Yvonne Leung and Vivian Yip), star politicians (Emily Lau, and “Long Hair” Leung Kwok Hung, as well as the pro-Beijing heavyweight Jasper Tsang), prominent media professionals (Jimmy Lai, Cheong Ching, Philip Bowring), international scholars (Andrew Nathan, Arif Dirlik and Hung Ho-fung), and activist Canton-pop icons Denise Ho and Anthony Wong.

Driven by on-site footage of a major Asian metropolis riven by peaceful protest, Umbrellas reveals the Movement’s eco-awareness, gay activism, burgeoning localism and the sheer political risk for post-colonial Hong Kong’s universal-suffragist striving to define its autonomy within China.

There will be a post screening discussion: panelists will include Dr. Au Yeung Shing, Eric Ng Man Kei, Au Lung Yu, Dr. Lau Siu Lai

Raise the Umbrellas – Fundraising Screening
When:
 7:30pm, 4 December, 2016
Where: HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, Multi-media Theatre
How much: $1,200, $600, $300
More info: 
Tel: 2891 8482, 2891 8488, 9800 7169
Fax 2891 8483
Cheque payable to “Centre for Community Cultural Development Ltd”or bank-in slip (Bank of China: 012-694-10049720). Tickets are also available at CCCD, L205-208 JCCAC, 30 Pak Tin Street

Women’s Rugby Results: 16-20 November, 2016

 Hong Kong v Kazakhstan November, 2016Internationals

Hong Kong 37-10 Kazakhstan
20 November @ King’s Park
Hong Kong
Tries:
Rose Hopewell-Fong (2), Natasha Olson Thorne, Kayan Chong, Chrissy Gordon
Conversions: Adrienne Garvey (2), Rose Hopewell- Fong
Penalties: Adrienne Garvey (2)
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Tries:
 Svetlana Kluchnikova, Bolzhan Koishibaeva

Hong Kong v Kazakhstan November, 2016

Hong Kong 25-22 Kazakhstan
16 November @ King’s Park
Hong Kong
Tries:
Rose Hopewell-Fong, Natasha Olson Thorne
Conversions: Adrienne Garvey (2)
Penalties: Adrienne Garvey (2)

Hong Kong v Kazakhstan November, 2016

Hong Kong Women’s Rugby Training Squad
Forwards: Karen So Hoi-Ting, Amelie Seure, Angela Chan Ka-Yan, Royce Chan Leong-Sze, Chan Tsz Ching, Cheng Ching-To, Christy Cheng Ka-Chi, Chow Mei Nam Chrissy Gordon, Tammy Lau Nga-Wun, Lee Ka-Shun, Melody Li Nim-Yan, Sharon Tsang, Jasmine Cheung Shuk-Han, Winnie Siuwing-Ni, Wong Yuen-Shan.
Backs: Adrienne Garvey, Candy Cheng Tsz Ting, Kayan Chong, Colleen Tjosvold, Jess Ho, Ivy Kwong Sau-Yan, Lau Sze-Wa, Lee Tsz-Ting, Lindsay Varty, Mak Ho-Yee, Natasha Olson Thorne, Aggie Poon Pak-Yan, Rose Hopewell-Fong, Sum Sham, Cindy Yuen Lok-Yee

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National League 1

Gai Wu Fawkes 0-22 Tai Po Dragons 
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 15:00

National League 2

HKFC Fire 5-40 CWB Lammergeier 
@ So Kon Po, Kick-off: 18:00

Photos: Phoebe Leung

Whisky & Wine Walk @ Wanchai – 19 November, 2016

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Whisky and Wine walk in Wanchai, over 100 varieties were available to sample and enjoy including several rare and limited editions. Explore The East, QRE, Lee Tung Avenue and Ship Street to find participating outlets and learn abut some of the world’s finest distilleries, then taste their whisky. A relaxed and enjoyable way to spend a weekend afternoon.
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HKGCC Free Ride Day – 29 November, 2016

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HKGCC Free Ride Day was launched in 2011 as part of events to celebrate the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce’s birthday, which was established on May 29, 1861.

Members of the public can ride on all Hong Kong trams and the Star Ferry for free on 29 November.

HKGCC Free Ride Day
When:
 29 November, 2016
Where: HK Trams, Star Ferry
How much: Free

Beertopia @ Central Harbourfront – 18 November, 2016

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Beer lovers, local breweries and craft beer importers gathered on the Central Harbourfront for the fifth Beertopia – to enjoy and compare ales and tales. A good time was had by all.
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