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Flavours of Ireland

Hong Kong and Macau turn green this month as March see’s a month long celebration of all things Irish culminating on the 17 with Saint Patrick’s Day.

Now in it’s third year the Hong Kong and Macau Irish Festival organised by the Consulate General of Ireland celebrates the very best of the Emerald Isle showcasing arts and craft, music, dance, sport, literature and of course Irish hospitality!

Among the events this year are two St Patrick’s Day Parades (11 March in Hong Kong at Tamar Park, 17 March in Macau), a Flavours of Ireland night at Tiffany’s New York Bar on the 8 March featuring Irish whiskey and food accompanied by traditional Irish songs from Bill Kong. An Irish music week and a free screening of a documentary about the Claddagh Boatmen who are the custodians of the Galway Hooker, the iconic fishing vessel from the West of Ireland. The boatmen will travel to Hong Kong and Macau to talk about their lives and share their unique skills and experiences.

See the full programme of events here

Joey Yung and Twins – All, Hands Up and Dance

Celebrating their long friendship Cantopop diva Joey Yung and pop duo Twins, two of the biggest names in local music over the past twenty years, are releasing a song together entitled All, Hands Up and Dance.

“It’s thrilling that we have finally been able to join together for our first-ever musical collaboration after 20 years,” said Joey Yung. “It took us all back to some of the amazing times and sweet memories we have shared over the years. This song is a tribute to our 20 years of friendship.”

A three-day shoot at the Golden Reel in Macau saw the ladies create a music video, which will officially launch in January 2018. The song marks the first time that Joey Yung has worked with Gillian Chung and Charlene Choi despite knowing each other for 20 years.

Wrestle Mania @ Hotel Golden Dragon, Macau

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The Macau Wrestling Culture Association has launched a new twice nightly wrestling showing at the Hotel Golden Dragon in Macau.

The enjoyable and action packed show lasts about an hour and features four bouts with fighters from across the globe including Resplandor, Dylan James, Iron Kid and Rocky Lobo. Tickets cost $380 and can be booked via Macau Ticket or whatsapp/wechat +853 6244 4888

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Our Sanrio Times, Memories of an Iconic Kitty

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Is there a company or character that has permeated life more enduringly over the last four decades than Sanrio’s Hello Kitty? Like her or loath her Hello Kitty has endured despite being leveraged and branded across every product under the sun and then some.

Even Disney who’ve created some truly iconic characters must wonder why no amount of over exposure or crass marketing harms the kitty’s appeal. Why is someone willing, for example, to pay a significant premium for an apple with a Hello Kitty sticker on it than exactly the same unstickered apple next to it on the shelf?

A new exhibition in Macau, Our Sanrio Times, will showcase some of Hello Kitty’s and other Sanrio characters merchandising over the last 40 years. There are also several interactive zones. Whether you like it or not will depend on your affection for the brand, but it’s also interesting to see how the types of items have changed over the years. A vintage Hello Kitty letter opener is a stark reminder as to how communication has changed in just the last decade. As is the exhibitions merchandise store full of phone covers.

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Our Sanrio Times
Date: 28 July-3 September, 2017
Venue: Studio City, Macau
Tickets: $150

G-Dragon @ Cotai Arena – 17 June, 2017

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South Korean star Kwon Ji-Yong better known as G-Dragon performed many of his hits at two sold out concerts in Macau’s Cotai Arena as part of his Act III Motte World Tour.

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Portuguese Speaking Countries Promotion @ Club Lusitano – 14 June, 2017

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Portuguese Speaking Countries Promotion @ Club Lusitano organised by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) to raise awareness of food products from across the lusophone world. Many of which can be found at the Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs) Food Products Exhibition Centre in Macau.
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Goût de France 2017

Goût de France / Good France returns on the 21 March to tease and tantalise tastebuds globally. Orchestrated by chef Alain Ducasse and the French government with the intent to showcase the French way of life, regional produce, and France as a tourist destination. Goût de France is inspired by Auguste Escoffier, who launched a Dîners d’Épicure (Epicurean Dinners) initiative in 1912: the same menu, on the same day, in several world cities, for as many guests as possible.

This year over 2,000 chefs on 5 continents are creating a special menu to celebrate French gastronomy and joie de vivre. Locally 15 restaurants are participating at a wide range of price points, with some menu offerings only available on the 21 March, while others are on offer all week.

The Good France menu should include an aperitif with finger food, a starter, one or two main course(s), a cheese platter and a dessert, accompanied by French wines and champagnes. The outlets taking part locally this year are:

Akrame (Wanchai)
AOC Eat & Drink (Wanchai)
B.A.M le garde manger (Sheung Wan)
Brasserie on the Eighth (Admiralty)
Chez Raymond de Paris (Sai Kung)
Epure (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Fleur de Sel (Causeway Bay)
La Cabane Wine Bistro (Central)
La Table de Patrick (Central)
Le Bistro Winebeast (Wanchai)
Otto Restaurant & Bar (Causeway Bay)
Petrus (Admiralty)
Privé (Ponte 16, Macau)
Rech by Alain Ducasse (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Stan Café (Stanley)

For more details on the individual menus see each restaurants website and for more on Goût de France see www.goodfrance.com

Sandy Lam Pranava World Tour @ Cotai Arena – 4 March, 2017

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Sandy Lam bought her Pranava World Tour to the Cotai Arena in Macau on the 4 March and entertained her fans with a ‘best of’ repertoire of classic love ballads and upbeat dance tracks.

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