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Time Out
12 hours ago
- 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.
RTHK
21-04-2025
- Business
- RTHK
Bars business pick up over Easter, but not eateries
Bars business pick up over Easter, but not eateries Allan Zeman said business for Lan Kwai Fong establishments was up by 15 percent over the Easter break. File photo: RTHK The restaurant and bar trade has expressed mixed sentiment over trade this Easter, after 1.6 million or so SAR residents left the city in the first three days of the holiday, figures from the Immigration Department revealed. Allan Zeman, who chairs the Lan Kwai Fong Group, told RTHK that he was pleasantly surprised to learn that bar receipts picked up over the holiday. "I would say that it was up about 15 percent, in some cases 20 percent, depending on some of the different bars," he said. "I was very pleasantly surprised. Because I was definitely expecting a 20 to 30 percent drop." He also noted a change in the tenant mix, saying more eateries are now serving Chinese cuisine to cater to the growing number of mainland customers. But the Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades painted a grim picture, saying business citywide fell by around 30 percent. President Simon Wong said the large number of people leaving the SAR definitely had an impact. "Most restaurant business being hurt are those middle- and high-class restaurants because a lot of people who are willing to pay for their meals, they would rather spend their time outside of Hong Kong, especially to some Southeast Asian countries and also to the mainland." James Robertson, who owns half a dozen bars and restaurants across the city, revealed that business was down 25 percent compared to a year ago. "No business can survive a 25 percent drop in sales. That just isn't possible," he said. "Generally speaking, the landlords are not that sympathetic because they've got their own issues about valuation and property valuations and rentals that they need. "But we can't survive. You can't have landlords demanding the same rent in a market that's down 25 to 30 percent. It doesn't deserve that kind of rent." There is still hope on the horizon, Wong said, pointing to the Labour Day "golden week" holiday which starts next week. He expects a 15 percent boost in business across the catering sector as mainland tourists visit the SAR during the five days of public holiday, including those from Shenzhen who can apply for multi-entry visas.
