UPCOMING EVENTS Art Basel Art Basel in Hong Kong provides a portal to the region’s artists, with over half of the participating galleries hailing from Asia-Pacific. The show also gives galleries from around the world a platform in Asia to demonstrate the way they work with artists via six show sectors presenting a diverse collection of artworks, comprising pieces by established and emerging artists as well as curated projects ► Le French May Arts Festival Since its modest inception in 1993, Le French May has matured into one of the largest French arts festivals in Asia and has staged over 500 world-class events that brings the spirit of France to Hong Kong. Francophiles can savour a rich cornucopia of French culture, encompassing visual arts, classical and contemporary music, dance, multi-arts performance, cinema and fashion ► SPORTS Hong Kong Sevens Since its humble kick-off in 1976 as a vehicle to boost rugby’s presence in Asia, Hong Kong Rugby Sevens has grown into one of the biggest rugby events on the international sporting calendar. Every year, teams from the world’s top rugby nations compete in lightning-fast 15-minutes matches in front of 40,000 spectators. And the action at the Hong Kong stadium is merely the epicentre of a city-wide carnival ► DISCOVER HONG KONG LIKE A LOCAL Hong Kong Cycling Trails So You Can Feast On Dim Sum And Still Be Fit (By TheSmartLocal) When you’ve conquered the touristy sites of Kowloon and Tsim Sha Tsui, it’s time to make your way out of Hong Kong City. It’s not all just about street fashion and cocktail bars: you’ll see that this island’s filled with lush greenery all around. The best way to explore?With a set of 2 wheels. From scenic mountain views to waterfront panoramas, here are 5 cycling trails in Hong Kong to pedal your way through. And don’t worry about working up an appetite - all trails are near a quality dim sum restaurant ► Meet Martin Khan, A Local Muslim Who Owns Hong Kong’s Most Authentic Halal Bakery (by Have Halal, Will Travel) Halal local snacks in Hong Kong are not easy to come by. When we heard that Chrisly Café has a halal-certified bakery specializing in yummy local bakes like the iconic egg tarts, we jumped at the chance to try the snacks! While we were there, we had the opportunity to speak to the co-owner of Chrisly Café, Martin Khan. The Hong Kong-born Muslim introduced us to his bakery’s wide array of yummy and authentic local snacks ► Planning your trip for 2019? Check out the Muslim-friendly guide to kick start on your Hong Kong adventure! (by Have Halal, Will Travel) Discover Hong Kong’s exciting attractions, stunning nature spots and vibrant local culture through your top 10 Hong Kong bucket list guide. Share with your Muslim friends now! Available in English, Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Indonesia ►	HONG KONG TOP MICE AGENTS AWARDS Hong Kong Top MICE Agent Award Winners’ Familiarisation Trip & Award Presentation From 6 – 10 March 2019, the winning agents of the 2018 Hong Kong Top MICE Agent Awards were rewarded with a Familiarization Trip to Hong Kong in celebration of their achievement, and appreciation of their contribution in making Hong Kong a dynamic and vibrant MICE destination. This year’s programme saw twenty agents from Indonesia and Thailand treated with visits to the newly re-opened Avenue of Stars, Tai Kwun in Old Town Central, as well as site inspections to new hotels and MICE venues to learn more about Hong Kong’s ever-expanding MICE options NEW F&B Café Ocean in Ocean Park After a refreshing and relaxing tour around Ocean Park, you can come to Café Ocean to enjoy a wide array of Southeast Asian cuisine, including Hainanese Chicken Rice, Malaysian Laksa with King Prawn, Penang Char Kway Teow and more delicacies. The companionable feel of this sea view dining area extends to Halal food, which is certified by The Incorporated Trustees of The Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong. Vegetarian menus are also available ► NEW HOTEL Rosewood Hong Kong Rosewood Hong Kong, a magnificent new ultra-luxury property situated within the Victoria Dockside arts, design and conceptual retail district, will open 17 March 2019, heralding a series of inaugural “firsts” for the brand and setting Rosewood apart in Hong Kong’s luxury hospitality landscape. Ramping up to the hotel’s fêted opening, reservations are now being accepted as of today’s launch of the hotel’s booking channels ► NEW DEVELOPMENT The Mills is open and here’s why you need to visit (by TimeOut) The Mills, the landmark revitalisation project from Nan Fung Group, has finally opened its doors after about five years of careful renovations. The former cotton mills, which were the heart of Nan Fung Textiles during Hong Kong’s manufacturing boom, have been transformed into a design hub that celebrates the city’s industrial history while nurturing its creative community. The heritage destination now boasts everything from experiential retail shops, business incubators and cultural happenings to a lush rooftop park and plenty of photo ops ► Avenue of Stars Thanks to the efforts of Hong Kong’s movie industry over the past century, many in Asia and farther afield are familiar with the city’s sights before they've even set foot here. The Avenue of Stars pays tribute to the names that helped make Hong Kong the ‘Hollywood of the East’. Redesigned by renowned landscape architect James Corner, together with other international and local designers, and re-opened in 2019, Avenue of Stars has more than a hundred celebrity handprints to take you on a dazzling ‘journey to the stars’ ►
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