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Heavenly
Horse - The Horse in Chinese Art and Culture
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"Story
of the Horse" Special Exhibition
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On
display are around 60 magnificent horse-related artefacts
selected from major museums and cultural institutes
from all over China.
Until
13 October
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This
show has around 40 pieces selected from the Hong
Kong Museum of Art to illustrate the role of the
horse in Chinese and Hong Kong art.
Until
28 December
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Sports
Arena
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"Olympic
Sport and Art Contest 2008" Exhibition
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This
intriguing exhibition introduces the nature, skills
and scientific principals involved in relation to
a number of Olympic events.
Until
4 January 2009
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With the theme of "Sport and Olympism", the aim of this exercise was to reinforce the connection between art and sport and to heighten people's awareness of the link between the two.
2 - 25 Aug 2008
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Ancient
Olympic Games
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Beijing
2008 Olympic Games - Olympic Live Sites in Hong Kong
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The
world-renowned sculpture, The Discus Thrower and
a sculpture of Zeus are among 110 valuable artifacts
related to the ancient Olympics first held in the
city of Olympia, Greece on display at the Hong Kong
Heritage Museum in Sha Tin.
Until
24 November
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You
can watch the Olympics live on giant TV screens in
Victoria Park (Causeway Bay) and Sha Tin Park (Sha
Tin). There are also stage performances, a fitness
corner and more.
8
- 24 August
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Ocean Park Kung Fu Wet and Wild Challenge
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Hong Kong Disneyland Immersive Summer Fun
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Ocean Park is celebrating the Olympic Games and the first anniversary of the arrival of their two lovable giant pandas. The wet-and-wild line-up includes sports-themed water challenges, a water combat game, a Kung Fu Panda Zone and more.
Until 31 August
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Get Ready for a fun-filled summer at Hong Kong Disneyland. Brand new immersive entertainment attractions include: "It's A Small World", "High School Musical Live!", "Muppet Mobile Lab", "Finding Nemo - Turtle Talk with Crush", and "Mickey's Waterworks Parade"
Until 31 August
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International
Arts Carnival 2008
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The
Hong Kong Dulcimer Festival - Discovery: Dulcimers Around
the World
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The
International Arts Carnival will bring you a series
of entertaining programmes including music, dance,
drama, puppetry, acrobatics, clowning, film and theatrical
arts.
Until
17 August
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Join
the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in an exotic feast
that brings you dulcimer sounds from around the world
played by some of its finest exponents.
1
- 2 August
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2008
- 10th Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong
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Asian
Youth Orchestra 2008
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A "must" for
gamers, it features the latest selection of animation,
comics, toys and limited edition collectibles. Also
includes various zones filled with different activities.
1
- 5 August
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Composed
of some of Asia's finest musical talents, these youngsters
serve up a top-notch selection of the classics by
such notables as Elgar, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky and
Shostakovich.
6
- 7 August
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Summer
IFF 2008
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Hong
Kong International Wine Fair
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Catch
the latest award-winning films from the Cannes and
Berlin Film Festivals, as well as films by Sweden's
Ingmar Bergman and Japan's Kon Ichikawa.
8
August - 15 September
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Hong
Kong's first wine expo will feature merchants and
distributors as well as equipment and service suppliers
from around the world.
14
- 16 August
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Food
Expo 2008
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Excerpts
from the Paichangxi Repertoires of Cantonese Opera
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This
annual gastronomic extravaganza is a must-attend
for all food lovers interested in the latest offerings
from around the world.
14
- 18 August
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Featuring
colourful costumes and great plots, there is nothing
like Chinese opera. This is a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity
that will provide you with a richly rewarding cultural
experience.
16
- 17 and 20 - 21 August
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The
Kooks Live in Hong Kong
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Hong
Kong Computer & Communications Festival
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The
U.K.'s chart-topping foursome, The Kooks, have achieved
remarkable success with their two studio albums,
with their second effort in 2008 going straight to
No. 1 on the British charts.
21
August
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This
festival of all things digital presents the public
and seasoned professionals alike, state-of-the-art
technologies and the latest trends in the industry.
22
- 25 August
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Don
Carlo by Opera Hong Kong
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Great
Performers: Yundi Li's Ravel
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Opera
lovers are in for a treat as opera companies from
Hawaii, Vancouver and Hong Kong mount Verdi's stirring
opera, Don Carlo, under the direction of
Japan's Hirofumi Yoshida and the USA's Henry Akina.
3
- 7 September
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Come
and enjoy Yundi Li, a true piano virtuoso as he takes
you on a musical journey with works by Ravel.
5
- 6 September
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