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Museum of Coastal
Defence Fun Day
Pizzazz
Roll up for an action-packed encounter with
the China National Acrobatic Troupe. There
are dynamic diabolo routines, mind-blowing
balancing acts, aerial silk rope stunts, elegant
umbrella juggling, and much more. Part of the
International Arts Carnival. www.hkiac.gov.hk
A series of fascinating programmes including
balloon twisting, orienteering and a brass
ensemble will be organised for the Fun Day.
Visit http://hk.coastaldefence.museum
Part of the SummerFest programme,
SportsFest features games, drills and training
workshops by professionals in baseball,
lacrosse, cricket, floor curling, weightlifting,
American football, lion dance, kin-ball, as
well as floor hockey and bocce ball.
www.summerfest-centralharbourfront.hk
Military bands of the Chinese People’s
Liberation Army and world-class military
bands from Europe, United States and Asia,
together with the Hong Kong Police Band,
will perform a spectacular military tattoo.
www.lcsd.gov.hk
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Vividly imaginative and wickedly funny.
Director/writer Jeff Achtem and puppeteer
Hamish Fletcher create an innovative
alternative universe out of household junk.
Audience members may also be repurposed to
become part of the alien landscape! Part of the
International Arts Carnival.
www.hkiac.gov.hk/2017/en/galaxy.html
Fairytale Musical
Cinderella and Rockerfella the Musical is a
modern reworking of the classic tale with a
fresh and relevant take on fame, fortune and
how true love wins in the end. Performed by
Amazing Voices, it is a must-see musical for
children of all ages. https://ticket.urbtix.hk
Youth SportsFest
Pride and Glory
Slapdash Galaxy
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15-16
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Yao Ming Charity
Basketball
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Chinese basketball star Yao Ming will hand-
pick stars from China and the NBA to play
a charity match at the Hong Kong Coliseum
as part of the 20th anniversary handover
celebrations. Details to be confirmed.
28-31
Ani-Com and Games
One of the biggest fairs in Asia for digital
entertainment, comics, animation, video
games, toys, and collectibles, it is a treasure
trove of limited edition comics, figures and
other collectibles. There are stage forums and
presentations, model kit competitions and
autographs. It takes place at the convention
centre. www.ani-com.hk
For more events go to www.playtimes.com.hk
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