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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

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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Creamfields Returns To Hong Kong in 2018

After a pair of inaugural Creamfields in the region last December, Cream have announced an expanded schedule of events in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China in 2018 – including shows in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Xiamen.

Scott Barton Cream MD said about the new events “Having staged club events across Asia over the years and following the huge success of Creamfields HK and Taipei shows last year, we’re looking forward to taking the brand to the next level”.

The Creamfields schedule includes a series of one and two day festivals.  Acts already confirmed for Creamfields Guangzhou in April include Axwell & Ingrosso, DJ Snake, Don Diablo, Kungs, Ghastly, Sam Feldt, Danny Avila, Aly and Fila and Vini Vici…

Events confirmed so far include:
Creamfields GuangZhou
Creamfields ChengDu (April)
Creamfields Beijing (May)
Creamfields Shanghai (December)
Creamfields Xiamen (Date TBA)
Creamfields Taiwan (15-16 September)
Creamfields Hong Kong (15-16 December)

Full details for each of the shows are expected to be announced soon.

Food at the Fair

The fairground midway is all about fun and excitement, sometimes though it’s nice to take a break, grab a bite and a drink and soak up the merriment.

The food offerings at last year’s Great European Carnival were pretty gross all told. This year several restaurants are running the show including Maverick’s, Cafe Siam and f&b company  Color Chacha. There are also two candy floss and popcorn stands for all ages to enjoy. Beer is $50 for a cup. There are no water fountains on the midway

Color Chacha’s stuffed waffle Imagawayaki ($20) are available in double cheese, Hokkaido creamy custard, matcha and banana and chocolate and are very tasty. They are also offering a range of colourful fruit and sweet drinks.

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Scorhios naan bread pizza is tasty but pretty pricey at $110 for a pizza that is less than 12 inches. Individual 1/4 pizza slices are $30. Flavours include Peps and Roni’s, The Fun Guys and Marge & Ritas.

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Mavericks from Pui o Beach are offering a range of sandwiches including Double Cheeseburger ($70), pulled pork ($60), smoked brisket ($70).

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While the baked potatoes ($50) are good, but again once you start adding toppings at $10 each the price shoots up.

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Christmas Eve @ Churchill’s – 24 December, 2017

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Christmas Eve at Churchill’s an English pub in Wanchai: mulled wine, roast turkey n trimmings, mince pies and lots of Christmas cheer.
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Great European Carnival Opening Night @ Central Harbourfront – 21 December, 2017

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The Great European Carnival has returned to the Central Harbourfront complete with a big top circus, concerts and a wide range of new rides, games and food to keep all the family entertained until the 25 February, 2018.

bc was there on opening night to catch all the early fun. Click on any photo for the full gallery of images.

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Flavours of Europe Cocktail Party @ Renaissance Hotel – 30 November, 2017

Poland is one of the largest producers of beef, pork, chicken and apples in the world. Flavours of Europe is an ongoing campaign to introduce and promote Polish produce, and incidentally Polish cuisine, which can now be bought in many local shops.
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Japanese Breakfast and Kiri T @ MOM Livehouse – 28 November, 2017

30+ police provided an unwanted third non supporting act prior to the start of the show. After demonstrating how not to count a group of people effectively, Kiri T got the music started with some originals including her new single Roll Deep in the Feels and a lovely Lorde cover.

The display of police intimidation was easily forgotten as Japanese Breakfast quickly had the maximum legally allowed audience dancing and singing to a widely varied set of stirring guitars, passionate vocals and intimate lyrics featuring songs the bands two albums Psychopomp and Soft Sounds from Another Planet.
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