Social and Cultural Activities

As a melting pot where east meets west and tradition blends with modernity, Hong Kong is known as an excellent destination for eating, shopping and traveling. Do seize the opportunity to see and experience Hong Kong by joining the following social and cultural activities that we have prepared for you!
 

Day 2-5 (11-14 June):

Early Morning Exercises for Health and Vitality – Tai Chi, Kungfu and Qiqong

Day 2 (11 June):

Cultural Night, It presents cultural performances, traditional food, handicrafts, gifts, and other entertainment of Chinese society

Day 3 (12 June):

Local Hospitality, About 5 tour routes will be provided for you to experience nightlife of Hong Kong – US$20 per route per person

Day 4 (13 June):

Farewell Dinner US$50 per person

 
As places are limited, please reserve early ! Registration will be available in early 2010.?
 
Farewell Dinner
Farewell Dinner – including traditional Chinese banquet and ancient Chinese dramatic art performance- “face changing (Bian Lian)”.

“Face Changing (Bian Lian)” is part of the more general Sichuan opera. Performers wear brightly colored costumes and move to quick, dramatic music. They also wear vividly colored masks, which they change within a fraction of a second.

Traditional Chinese banquet includes roasted pig and seafood in Cantonese style.
 

Date:

13 June 2010 (Sunday)

Time :

7:30pm-9:00pm

Venue :

Ho Choi Banquet and Seafood Restaurant, Wanchai, HK

Quota :

800

Languages :

English

 
Cultural Night
Cultural Night is the important part of the Conference which will be held on 11 June with over 500 participants from all over the world. It will present cultural performances, traditional food, handicrafts, gift, and other entertainment of Chinese Society.
 

Date:

11 June 2010 (Friday)

Time :

7:30pm-9:00pm

Venue :

Southorn Indoor Stadium (111 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong)

Quota :

500

Languages :

English and Chinese

Price :

Free of charge

 
Registration: www.swsd2010.org/en/reg.html after login
 
NOTES:
- Cultural Night is only available to Conference participants and registered accompanying persons.
- Don't forget to dress in the traditional customs from your country/ city to this event!
 
Local Hospitality
 

Date:

12 June 2010 (Saturday)

Assembling Time:

19:00

Activity Time:

19:30-21:00

Language:

English

Price:

US$20 / HK$156 per person (single journey and dinner inclusive)

Quota for each route:

40

Duration:

Approx. 1.5-2 hours per tour

 
Tour# Names of tour Itinerary
TOUR-1 YauTsim Markets Night Walk

Wanchai > Transportation: Ferry > Tsim Sha Tsui > Kowloon Park > Nathan Road > Walk to: Temple Street > Dining > Temple Street Night Market, Jade Market, Yung Shue Tau Park


Ferry


Jade Market


Temple Street

TOUR-2 Victoria Peak Tour

Wanchai > Central and Western District > Mid-levels Escalator > Dining: Caritas Restaurant > Transportation: Peak Tram > The Peak


Central District


The Peak


Peak Tram

TOUR-3 Spiritual Green Dinner

Wanchai > Club O, Mongkok > Dining: Spiritual Green Dinner

TOUR-4 Delights at Tasty Kowloon City

Wanchai > Transportation: Ferry & No. 1 Bus > Kowloon City > Ngai Tsin Wai Road > Dining: Thai Cuisine/ Muslim Food/ Chiu Chow Food

TOUR-5 Visitation to Caged Men Hostel and Markets Walk

Wanchai > Ferry > Bus > Integrated Family Social Centre - Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service, Mongkok > Dining: Cornwall Cafe (a Social Enterprise) > Walk to Tai Kok Tsui: Visitation to Caged home > Minibus > Sportswear Street / Ladies Street


Sportswear Street


Ladies Street

 
All itineraries listed are subject to change. Further notice will be made to registered participants.
Pictures: Hong Kong Tourism Board
NOTES:
 
- Local Hospitality is available for registered conference participants only. Please register at www.swsd2010.org/en/reg.html to reserve your place! First-come-first-served.
- Assembling point will be further noticed to registered participants.
- No show is deemed to be a cancellation. All cancellation will not be refunded.
- The fees include one-way travel only. Participants shall be responsible for their transport after dismissal.
 
 
 
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