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2012 Bun Carnival
Members of the public are welcome to partake in the 2012 Bun Carnival to be staged at the soccer pitch of Pak Tai Temple Playground, Cheung Chau, from April 8 to 29. The Bun Scrambling Competition, the finale of the event, will be held on the night of April 28. Applications for participation in the Competition are accepted between February 2 and March 2. The Climbing Carnival will be held on April 22 with a wide range of activities catering for all ages, including exhibition booths and game stalls, handicraft making, variety shows and climbing play-in, etc.
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Fantastic Creatures from the British Museum Exhibition
One hundred and seventy artefacts selected from the British Museum are on display at the Hong Kong Museum of Art until April 11. Spanning from ancient times to the present day and across different cultures and civilisations, the exhibits help visitors explore how animals or mythical creatures address many fascinating questions and ideas, such as what lies beyond the horizon, how humans make sense of the world and explain its mysteries and dangers.
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Public artwork proposals invited for town park and sports centre in Tseung Kwan O
To promote art and engage the public in artistic creations, LCSD has invited local and overseas artists to submit artwork proposals for the "Public Art Scheme of the Town Park, Indoor Velodrome-cum-Sports Centre in Area 45, Tseung Kwan O". Artists with sound experience and competence in public artwork creation, production and installation are welcome to submit proposals. The deadline for submission is March 31, 2012. For detail, please call 30102739.
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Lunar New Year Lantern Carnivals 2012
LCSD will present three Lunar New Year Lantern Carnivals from February 4 to 6 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Various programmes including Chinese ethnic songs and dance performance by National Song and Dance Troupe of Inner Mongolia Hing¡¦a, lantern riddle quiz, palm-reading stalls and lantern exhibitions, etc. are all free for enjoyment. Lunar New Year Thematic Lantern Exhibitions and Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage ¢w Exhibition on Craftsmanship of Festive Lion/Dragon Making are now on display at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza and Foyer respectively.
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City Hall birthday concerts featuring Yo-Yo Ma to be held in March
Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, two concerts featuring the world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma will be staged in March in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hong Kong City Hall. The first concert, "Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and Yo-Yo Ma", will be staged on March 2, while the second concert, "The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma", will be presented on March 3.
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50 Years of Fond Memories
2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong City Hall. It has been at the heart of the transformation of Hong Kong from what some called a cultural desert into a city vibrant with artistic talent and achievement. Having stood by the people of Hong Kong for half a century through good times and bad, the City Hall is not only a sacred place in artists¡¦ eyes but also a place that forms part of the collective memories of the city. To commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the City Hall, more than 40 diverse and innovative programmes will be presented by top-notch artists for our beloved audience that are not to be missed!
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Entries invited for Hong Kong Flower Show 2012 plant exhibits competition
The Hong Kong Flower Show 2012 will be held at Victoria Park for 10 days from March 16 to 25. This year¡¦s flower show features ¡§Floral Delights¡¨ as its theme and Hyacinth as its theme flower. Members of the public are invited to take part in the show¡¦s plant exhibits competition. Applications are free of charge and will be open until February 8.
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New cycling facilities in Po Kong Village Road Park thrill cycling enthusiasts
The Po Kong Village Road Park (Phase II) features advanced cycling facilities including the most challenging BMX area in Hong Kong, the territory's first elevated one-kilometre-long cycling track and a cycling area for beginners. Users have to pass an assessment test before they can use the designated bowls in the BMX area.
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Applications invited for Victoria Park Arts Corner stalls
Individuals and subvented non-governmental organisations are invited to apply to operate the new round of Arts Corner stalls at Victoria Park. Applications should be submitted on or before February 10 this year. Featuring 36 stalls offering handicrafts or arts services, the Arts Corner will be held at the South Pavilion Plaza in Victoria Park from 10am to 6pm on Sundays and public holidays from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.
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