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Towards the south of China rests Hong Kong an archipelago of 260 islets, renowned as one of the heavily populated regions of the World. Notable for its striking landscapes and soaring skyscrapers, Hong Kong is a major financial capital as well as a cultural and business center in the world. Hong Kong is the birthplace for several popular music genres including Cantopop. The term Cantopop is derived from Cantonese Popular Music also known as Hong Kong Popular Music (HK-pop). Cantopop is influenced by a wide variety of popular genres such as Chinese music, Rhythm and Blues (R&B), electronica (electronic music), pop, jazz and rock. If you prefer classical music, you would not want to miss the Cantonese Opera – a type of traditional musical drama. Originally an art form bestowed from the Cantonese culture of Southern China, Cantonese Opera is a fine fusion of singing, music, acrobatics, martial arts as well as acting. To gain an insight into Hong Kong culture, you can indulge in the bravura performance of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. While inspiring and promoting musical appreciation amongst local inhabitants the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra claims to have a century old history entertaining 200,000 music aficionados with 150 performances every year. Other than the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, there are various orchestras based in Hong Kong such as SAR Philharmonic Orchestra, City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra in addition to Hong Kong Sinfonietta. Not only music, but also many types of dance styles ranging from ballet to flamenco and even tango are performed and practiced throughout Hong Kong. Institutes such as Alan Li Dancing Studio, Angela Lau Dance Studio, B Major Flamenco Club, Academy of Dance and Feliz Primavera Tango Shoes, among others, teach diverse dancing styles whilst enriching the performing arts of Hong Kong. Moreover to observe scores of alluring musical and dancing performances, you can drop by at Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts or the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s (LCSD) performing venues, where you can savor various shows of visiting and local performers. To study dance forms and also watch the performances, try the institutes such as Hong Kong Dance Company, City Contemporary Dance Company or Hong Kong Ballet. You can also capture the vibrant festivals hosted all year around in Hong Kong including the Hong Kong Arts Festival scheduled in February and March, the International Arts Carnival in the summer and the Thematic Arts Festival in October and November. You can enjoy a host of music from classical to contemporary and many dance forms from traditional to modern, while staying at a comfortable Hong Kong hotel such as the Cosmopolitan Hotel. You can take pleasure in an array of amenities and services while savoring some of the most delectable cosmopolitan dishes at a Hong Kong hotel, with the advantage of having convenient access to many performing venues in Hong Kong. Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
Hong Kong developed from small fishing village, is replete with busy harbor, high rises and is considered one of an important economic and financial center. With good sense of modernization, it has many industries in the field of technology, entertainment, life style and transportation. In addition shopping in Honk Kong is also becoming famous with numerous of shopping malls and markets. Hong Kong is also gaining name and fame in tourists’ destinations. It has become the choice of the tourists in today’s world as the increasing numbers of Hong Kong attractions have laid the charismatic influence over the travelers. Their architectural beauty and designs are really marvelous. Hotels here have also made good arrangements for their accommodation, thus, in every way; Hong Kong is serving tourists at its best. Some of the main places to visit in Hong Kong are:- Hong Kong island- it is the island in the southern part of Hong Kong, whose central area is the major historical, economic and political centre of Hong Kong. To the southern side of this island, there is Aberdeen Island, whose Sampan tour is worth visiting. The most popular beach Repulse Bay is also on the southern side of the island and is generally crowded on the weekends. The Old Man Mo Temple and botanical and zoological are gardens are some of the main attractions of the island. Kowloon- there is a famous tourists region, known as Tsim Sha Tsui, at the tip of Kowloon peninsula, consisting of bars, shops, restaurants, pubs and camera stores. It is also a home to the Hong Kong Cultural centre, museum of history, famous peninsula hotel and the space museum. There is a great place for stroll, the Promenade, in East Tsim Sha Tsui, from where spectacular views of Victoria harbour can be enjoyed. Victoria Peak- a trip to Victoria Peak in Hong Kong should not be missed as it presents beautiful scenic views in every direction. The roof of large shopping mall also displays the main Hong Kong style. Hong Kong Ocean Park- it is located on the South end of Hong Kong Island. It is one of the largest ocean parks in the world. It is considered on of the biggest amusement area in Southeast Asia, covering an area of 170 acres. It has two entrances, connected together by a cable car. Shark’s hall Ocean theatre and Ocean hall offer a chance to explore mysteries of the ocean.
By: – Nancy Eben
Having the objective of making Hong Kong a more preferred and visited travel destination during the summer, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) organizes “Hong Kong Summer Temptations” from July to September with a better exposure to endless fun and excitement. It is a different travel experience for tourists to spend the summer vacation that goes beyond just dinning and shopping in the ordinary routine.
The most significant feature of the event is the “Stamp Rally” in which the visitors would be invited to explore 18 main attractions in the region and collect their corresponding stamps. Those who get three stamps on their way will gain a gift package. The main partner of the HKTB is the MTR corporation during the season and visitors who purchase any product of MTR corporation will gain a free MTR Summer Temptations Tourist Guide for better and easy exploration in Hong Kong.
To mention about another feature of the program, the “Visa ‘Million Dollar Lucky Draw” is also an additional incentive for the residents and visitors to spend their money in an advantageous way during the summer sale period. During the event period, for every 500 Hong Kong dollars that would be paid by Visa card holders will be eligible to enter the lucky draw that offers prizes of total value of 1.2 million Hong Kong dollars.
Moreover during the Olympic Equestrian Events from 25th of July to 24th of August, it has been scheduled to set up a Hong Kong Olympic Piazza, which will be broadcasting Beijing Olympic events at Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Up to now 12 major shopping malls with some other restaurants have decided to make their full contribution in Hong Kong Summer Temptations which is scheduled to be held from 1st July to 21st September. They will also be organizing special entertainment shows and exhibitions that would coincide with Olympic Games which will create an absolutely exciting entertainment environment.
Meanwhile people can find some of the world’s best hospitality facilities in leading Hong Kong hotels in order to be guaranteed satisfying accommodation during their summer season. Prominent hotels such as Cosmopolitan Hotel in the region will provide a convenient accommodation during the Hong Kong Summer Temptations. Naveen Marasinghe is an Online Marketing Executive at eMarketingEye which is a search engine marketing company that offers integrated Internet marketing services and specializes in serving the online travel and hospitality industry. |
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September 5, 2010, 6:34 pm
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