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RTHK
12 hours ago
- Business
- RTHK
HK 'aims to boost role as Asia's events capital'
HK 'aims to boost role as Asia's events capital' Hong Kong's first-ever Brazilian festival 'Extravaganza! When Brazil Meets Hong Kong' will take place at AIA Vitality Park in Central. Photo: RTHK Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Friday that Hong Kong is looking to strengthen its role as Asia's events capital by hosting more international events for both residents and tourists. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the city's inaugural Brazilian festival, "Extravaganza! When Brazil Meets Hong Kong," Chan emphasised the need for creativity to enhance the city's appeal. "It requires imagination, innovation and inspiration to make our city even more attractive to tourists and residents," he said. "We need more events like this one and more joint efforts by the business community, including the tourism, catering and retail sectors, to create new experiences for consumers and visitors." Chan noted that beyond concerts and major rugby fixtures, Hong Kong will host top-tier football matches, expressing a keen desire to welcome the Brazilian national team soon. Brazilian deputy consul-general Hervelter de Mattos said the national team would love to play in the SAR, and hopes to see them come in the future. He further highlighted the festival's significance, calling it a "new cultural bridge" benefiting both tourism and the local economy. "It's inevitable that business will also benefit from this situation," de Mattos said. "Most of the consuls general who were here [at the festival] are from countries that share somehow the same kind of energy. "If you see the Philippines, Thailand, Colombia, Spain and others, these are countries also with the same kind of warm culture. It's a good occasion for all of us." Festival founder and CEO Stefan Matzinger expects up to 8,000 visitors daily during the three-day celebration.
Time Out
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A Brazilian extravaganza is taking over 10 iconic spots in Hong Kong
The summer heat is really kicking in, so why not bring in a touch of spice from Brazil? A 10-day spectacle is going to sweep into town towards the end of this month, transforming our city into a pulsating celebration worthy of Rio. Approximately 50 world-class performers from Brazil will put on samba dances, reggae drumming, capoeira martial arts, freestyle football, and more – all complemented by Brazilian food and drinks. This marks the first time that we are hosting 'Extravaganza! When Brazil Meets Hong Kong', which will take place across 10 of the city's most iconic landmarks, including Central Market, Lan Kwai Fong, Lee Tung Avenue, the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront, and the Wan Chai HarbourChill space. Mark your calendars for June 20 to 29 – the event's three-day grand finale will then take place at the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and AIA Vitality Park from June 27 to 29. The finale will have free admission for all, and is open from 1pm to 11pm. For those who'd like an enhanced festival, get experience package tickets on Klook, which include themed photos with costume rentals, all-you-can-drink passes, Brazilian game booths, and more.
