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Flavours of Ireland

Hong Kong and Macau turn green this month as March see’s a month long celebration of all things Irish culminating on the 17 with Saint Patrick’s Day.

Now in it’s third year the Hong Kong and Macau Irish Festival organised by the Consulate General of Ireland celebrates the very best of the Emerald Isle showcasing arts and craft, music, dance, sport, literature and of course Irish hospitality!

Among the events this year are two St Patrick’s Day Parades (11 March in Hong Kong at Tamar Park, 17 March in Macau), a Flavours of Ireland night at Tiffany’s New York Bar on the 8 March featuring Irish whiskey and food accompanied by traditional Irish songs from Bill Kong. An Irish music week and a free screening of a documentary about the Claddagh Boatmen who are the custodians of the Galway Hooker, the iconic fishing vessel from the West of Ireland. The boatmen will travel to Hong Kong and Macau to talk about their lives and share their unique skills and experiences.

See the full programme of events here

Women of Wine Festival @ The Murray Hong Kong – 1 March, 2018

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Over 400 people attended the Women of Wine Festival at the The Murray, Hong Kong on the 1 March which featured wines made by female winemakers from around the world as well as seminars and wine tasting workshops.
Looking to empower and encourage women the festival also saw the launch of the Hong Kong Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award with the winner to be announced in October.
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Grand Opening @ Galerie Ora-Ora – 1 March, 2018

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Galerie Ora-Ora celebrated the grand opening of it’s new space at H Queens on the 1 March, 2018 with a party and the launch of a new group show Screaming Books featuring works by Xu Lei, Peng Wei, Hung Keung, Zhang Yanzi and others.
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AIA Great European Carnival Final Week

It’s your last chance this week to the enjoy The AIA Great European Carnival and The Great Circus of Europe at the Central Harbourfront as both close this weekend before returning new and refreshed in December.

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Only a few more days to demonstrate your skill at the many games and challenges along the midway. Thrill to rides like the Extreme (remix Orbitor), Capriolo and the KMG Booster or enjoy the classics such the carousel, spinning coaster and the wave swing. And of course there’s the sublime dodgems… drive away your frustrations and enjoy the Year of the Dog.

If you haven’t been already you’ve missed out on the unique Circus Big Top experience which includes the hire wire Gerlings, motorcycles in a cage and the space wheel…

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The AIA Great European Carnival + The Great Circus of Europe
Date: 21 December, 2017 – 25 February, 2018
Venue: Central Harbourfront
Tickets: $130, $40

Love is an Experience

Love is not a thing, it’s an experience. A shared experience!

The ongoing obsession with brand name things and the competitive who’s boyfriend or girlfriend buys them the most expensive flowers or gift is hardly romantic.

Ditch the pressure of the expensive restaurant, you can get the same meal or better far cheaper on a different day and do something that’ll create memories that’ll last longer than the taste of the $888 one mouthful dessert. Get out and have fun, create experiences and shared memories.

The Great European Carnival at Central Harbourfront offers the chance to share rides, enjoy the thrill and energy of the circus, play and win prizes for each other. The atmosphere of the carnival midway and the energy of all those around you having fun make it a great place to create memories.

Valentine’s Day package ($600) includes 2 Premium-seat tickets for the Great Circus of Europe, single entry to the AIA Great European Carnival on the same day and 20 e-tokens. The package is only available from 9-11 and 13-14 February 2018 at the door.

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Liquid State Launch @ Play – 31 January, 2018

EDM festivals are drawing massive crowds across Asia and music sales and streaming are booming… Something Sony Music Entertainment and Tencent Music Entertainment Group are looking to capitalise on with new electronic dance music label, Liquid State – which held it’s launch party @ Play on 31 January, 2018

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India by the Bay Opening Reception @ India House – 1 February, 2018

India by the Bay 2018 launched with an opening reception hosted by the Indian Consul at India House and attended the iconic festival guest of honour Zeenat Aman. The festival runs until 9 February and features a wide selection of Indian culture and performing arts.

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Churchill’s Second Anniversary – 31 January, 2018

Wanchai bar Churchill‘s celebrated it’s second anniversary on the 31 January with a free flow party and lion dance.
There were also ‘Trump’ sausages that raised a laugh but satisfied no-one.
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