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Winter revelry in Hong Kong

- And Don’t miss the bewitching Night Parade in Causeway Bay and dazzling Grand Finale Parade featuring more than 600 creative youngsters, 12 hand-made giant puppets over four metres tall and exciting, non-stop live performanc­es showcasing boundless talents

A Symphony of Lights (throughout December).

Sparkling Sunset @ Harbour City (Until Nov 12).

Arts in the Park Mardi Gras (Nov 11-12).

ASIDE from its great cultural mix, shopping and mouthwater­ing food, Hong Kong is known for its melting pot of cultures, mega festivals, and live performanc­es that must be seen to be believed. You’ll get to experience world-class arts, performanc­es and parades when you visit Hong Kong during the winter season.

Here are some of the signature events that you will not want to miss while in Hong Kong this winter. tles you to three glasses of sparkling wine paired with three crab snacks, all the while admiring the glorious sunset.

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Arts in the Park Mardi Gras (Nov 11-12) Watch how Victoria Park is transforme­d into a spectacula­r outdoor art gallery with its annual Arts in the Park Mardi Gras event. This year, the festival is inspired by world-renowned British children’s writer Roald Dahl for his five wonderful works: A Taste of Hong Kong’s Old Town Central (all-year-long)

Experience the sights and sounds at your own pace while strolling through the streets of Central and neighbouri­ng Sheung Wan on a self-guided walk while exploring Hong

Insta-worthy shots with vibrant street murals at Old Town Central. Kong’s rich history, culture, art and entertainm­ent scenes.

Five distinctiv­ely themed walking routes namely Heritage: Time Traveler, Art: Crazy for Art, Dining: Tasting Hong Kong, Shopping: Treasure Hunt, have been thoughtful­ly designed in a form of a walking guide to reveal over 100 years of Hong Kong history.

Take your taste buds on a tour of Central, a paradise for food lovers, offering a world of choices that are steps away from each other. From century-old traditiona­l dim sum, to local traditiona­l dai pai dong, to street food and delicious souvenirs, from fusion cuisines to internatio­nal fine wine, there’s something that appeals to everyone’s taste buds. The Statue Square Christmas Tree (Dec 1-Jan 1)

You will find a dazzling Christmas tree in a forest of glittering skyscraper­s in the heart

The Statue Square Christmas Tree (Dec 1-Jan 1).

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