Volvo Ocean Race and Festival, Hong Kong

This winter the Volvo Ocean Race will visit Hong Kong. The race is comparable to the Olympic Games and football World Cup; around 9,000 companies broadcast the event, which is watched by up to one and a half billion people. The festival to celebrate the regatta is being held in Hong Kong for the first time; it will be at the Kai Tak Runway Park and last for 15 days. More details are available at volvooceanracehk.com.