Has anyone spent Christmas in Hong Kong before? Yes? No?
Well, maybe this year is the year to be in Hong Kong for Christmas!
Why?
Because CNN.com has selected Hong Kong as one of the 10 best destinations for spending the Christmas holidays. And also because the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has once again put together a basketful of special programmes for visitors and local residents under its Hong Kong WinterFest promotion.
Running from 25 November 2011 to 1 January 2012, the focal points of the celebrations will be the popular tourist districts of Central and Tsim Sha Tsui, where themed decorations and fun activities are bound to ensure visitors a memorable and dazzling winter experience.
This is Hong Kongs 10th year in celebrating Christmas with its Hong Kong WinterFest promotion and the theme isLove Christmas. Love Hong Kong, which underlines not only cheerful celebrations, but also the spreading of love through charitable causes.
The two key promotions are:
2.East Tsim Sha Tsui: Ice Wonderland
- Presented by Sino Group Limited, the Ice Wonderland at the UC Centenary Garden is set to further enhance the festive ambience of East Tsim Sha Tsui, which has long been famous for its signature Christmas lights.
In addition to the visual treats from festive motifs and special snow effect, visitors and local residents can enjoy the fun of ice-skating in the Ice Wonderland, while the surrounding Christmas lights will provide a perfect backdrop for memorable holiday photos.
Admission to the venue is free.
Part of the income generated from rental of skating equipment will go to Hong Chi Association, spreading the seasonal joy to those in need.
Besides promotions in Central and Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong WinterFest highlights the timely events launched by local attractions, including Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park,Madame Tussauds Hong Kong and Ngong Ping 360, as well as travel itineraries and ! special offers by the travel trade and mega shopping malls respectively.
So, celebrating the Christmas holidays in Hong Kong sounds good doesnt it??
Well, trying winning yourself an all-expenses paidtrip there this year end!
In conjunction with the Hong Kong WinterFest, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, with New Straits Times Life & Times, are looking for a winning couple to go to Hong Kong, for 4 days 3 nights (tentatively from 19th of Dec 2011 to 22nd Dec 2011) all-expense trip, including a makeover and romantic photoshoot at Christmas Dreamland and Ice Wonderland.
To win, you will have to:
- Submit an original & creative photograph of yourself and your other half depicting your interpretation of romance.
- Include an interesting caption of
not more than 25 words. - Email entries to HKwinterfest@gmail.com with complete details (Full name, IC number, mailing address and contact number).
- ALTERNATIVELY, you can tweet the photograph with caption and the hashtag #HKromance.
Closing date is on the 4th of December 2011 (Sunday).
Entries will be judged on content and originality, technicality and visual aesthetics, as well as the creativity for the caption.
Results will be published on 10th December 2011 (Saturday).
Also, take a look at the promo video for the celebration!
For more information on the contest and to potential increase your chances of winning, visit these links:
I might be taking part! Are you?
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