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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!

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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

VIXX @ KITEC – 17 January, 2015

vixx

VIXX (Korean: 빅스) an acronym for Voice, Visual, Value in Excelsis are a six member South Korean boy band comprising N, Leo, Ken, Ravi, Hongbin and Hyuk. The K-Pop group will hold their first ‘HK fan meet’ featuring all their hits on Saturday 17th January, 2015 @ KITEC

VIXX First Fan Party in Hong Kong 2015
When: 8pm, 17 January, 2015
Where: KITEC (Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre)
How much: $1,180, $880, $680, $480 from HKTicketing

HK100

hk100

Now in it’s fifth year the HK100 is an ultra endurance race which starts at Pak Tam Chung on the Sai Kung Peninsula and covers some of the most beautiful scenery in Hong Kong, including remote and unspoilt beaches, ancient forests, nature trails, reservoirs and steep hills. The course is based around the famous Maclehose Trail, but with some diversions to ensure that runners spend more time in its most scenic sections, as well as finishing with the descent from Hong Kong’s highest peak (Tai Mo Shan). The course involves a cumulative elevation gain of over 4500 meters and the cut-off time is 32 hours.

Hong Kong 100
When: 8am, 17-18 January, 2015
Where: Sai Kung
How much: $1200
More info: www.hk100-ultra.com

HK100 course

This Week @ The AIA Great European Carnival

Battle of the Bands

The largest Battle of the Bands competition Hong Kong has ever seen kicks off this week at The AIA Great European Carnival, with over 100 bands from the SAR entered.  You can expect to see a wide variety of musical genres from folk, to indie, alternative, rock, punk and heavy metal. The bands will also play in a variety of languages, including Cantonese, Mandarin, English, French and more.

Bands will compete in the first rounds every Thursday and Friday evening at the Carnival’s Live Stage and are each given the opportunity to play two songs within an eight minute period. There are two categories including the Students (performing from 4-6pm) and Open (6pm-9pm). The Semi Finals will take place on 5th and 6th of February and the Final will take place on Friday the 13th of February.

Supported by The AIA Great European Carnival, the event is organised by The Underground and is also sponsored by Parson’s Music. Parson’s Music was established in 1986 and is one of the leading and most prestigious multinational musical companies in both Mainland China and Hong Kong. Parsons have their own production line for a wide range of cool musical instruments (pianos, guitars, percussion, string & wind instruments), a strong retail network and well-found music centres for educating music talents.

Prizes include an opportunity to perform in front of the music industry’s top agents, producers, and labels at Music Matters the leading global music industry conference, which is organised by Hong Kong based company Branded Asia. Other prizes include recording time with Sammy So (from the band Kolor) and Jon Lee (This Music Studio) as well as Parson’s coupons and trophies for the champion bands.

The event is one of the many entertainment activities taking place at the Carnival in amongst some thrilling death-defying rides, challenging games, and great food and beverage. For more information on this event and what else is happening at the Carnival visit www.tgec.asia.

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