ADVERTORIAL --- Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Part 2)
Worldwide shoppers to join HK Shopper of the Year Contest
Worldwide shoppers from at least 17 countries, including Indonesia, are expected to join the 2005 Hong Kong Shopper of the Year contest in Hong Kong. The contest, part of the 2005 Hong Kong Shopping Festival, will be held in Hong Kong on July 19, 2005.
Winners of the contest will be announced on July 20, 2005. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), which is organizing the contest, said that its annual Shopper of the Year contest was designed to highlight Hong Kong as a well-established shopping destination.
HKTB said that this year's contest theme is "Discover the Shopping Fun in Hong Kong".
The contest requires each participating team consisting of two participants to purchase one item from each of the 2005 Hong Kong Shopping Festival shopping themes, namely 'Fashion and Beauty', 'Jewelry and Watches', 'Consumer Electronics' and 'Chinese Traditions'.
HKTB said further that each team would be given a digital camera to capture their shopping moments. "The photos of shopping will be participated in a competition and the best team will receive the newly introduced Photo Award," it said.
Meanwhile, the HKTB, in cooperation with The Jakarta Post, is organizing an essay-writing contest to provide an opportunity for winners to join the 2005 Hong Kong Shopper of the Year contest.
The contest kicked off on June 19 (today) and will be close on June 26, 2005. Winners of the contest will be announced on June 28, 2005.
The prize for the essay-writing contest includes two return economy class air tickets from Jakarta to Hong Kong, four day and three night stays in a hotel, airport/hotel/airport transfers - Hong Kong International Airport - Hotel - Hong Kong International Airport.
HKTB said that each competing pair will be given a Shopping Information Pack and shopping money amounting to HK$3,000 for the competition.
"Participants are required to write about Hong Kong, and what they want to see and buy in Hong Kong if there is Hong Kong Shopping Festival," said HKTB.
The essay, written in English, must be half a page in length and in A4 format, and no more than 300 words.
The essays must be submitted to The Jakarta Post via fax, email or post before June 26, 2005.
Participants must be residents of Indonesia aged 20 years or over and excluded staff and immediate family members of Hong Kong Tourism Board as the contest prize sponsor and The Jakarta Post as contest promoter.
Participants are also required to be able to speak English and have a passport.
HKTB says that the first valid entry drawn from all entries which met the stipulated conditions, will win a trip for two people to Hong Kong to participate in the 2005 Hong Kong Shopper of the Year contest.
The 2005 Hong Kong Shopping Festival provides a great way to pick up fantastic buys.
This year's Hong Kong Shopping Festival will be held from June 25 to August 31.
The festival promises to be even better than ever with the latest trends, amazing offers, hard-to-resist bargains, late- night shopping, superb dining, exhilarating entertainment and more!
Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the 2005 Hong Kong Shopping Festival offers an awesome experience featuring special themed activities and a host of special promotions by retail associations, shopping malls and themed food districts. The 2005 Hong Kong Shopping Festival captures the diversity and sophistication of Hong Kong, and leverages on the annual summer sales to offer visitors the once-in-a-year opportunity to enjoy great discounts.
The 2005 Hong Kong Shopping Festival highlights four major shopping themes: 'World-class Fashion and Beauty Brands, 'Top-of- the-line Watch and Jewelry Products', 'Cutting-edge Electronics' and 'Unique Chinese Traditions'. The Hong Kong Shopping Festival is a great way indeed to pick up some fantastic buys.
From high-end international fashion to funky independent labels, Hong Kong offers a wide array of fashion and beauty products as there is always something to suit every shopper's style and budget.
Hong Kong is also a great place to buy watches and jewelry as watchmakers and jewelers take great pride in the designs that they create to offer the best cut and quality teamed with fine craftsmanship. For the discerning shoppers, who are always on the look out for the latest electronic gadgets, Hong Kong offers a wide range of digital products to suit all; from amateurs to advanced electronic users.
Shoppers will also be able to enrich their experience in Chinese tradition and culture with a variety of Chinese goods, such as arts and crafts, antiques, teas, dried seafood, tonic foods and more.
Late shopping and dining experience in HK
Hong Kong's shops and restaurants are rolling out the red carpet during the 2005 Hong Kong Shopping Festival. Many shops and restaurants will stay open until 10 pm or later to offer a stunning array of shopping and dining delights. Visitors can relax, dine and unwind in Hong Kong's varied food and beverage outlets. Meanwhile, night markets such as Ladies' Market, Temple Street and Stanley Market are great places to find value-for- money items.
For the nocturnal visitors who yearn for a cuppa, a drink, or a hot meal after a long day of shopping, they will be pleased to know that there will be international food promotions in popular food districts, such as Lan Kwai Fong, Knutsford Terrace, Knutsford Steps, Canton Road, Ashley Road and Hillwood Road. The exciting events that are lined up in these areas are the Lan Kwai Fong Summer Beer Festival, Knutsford Day, the 2005 Canton Road Food Festival, Wine & Dine@Ashley, and Carnival of the Multinational Journey of the Motorcycle.
Winners of the lucky draw to receive prizes
The 2005 Hong Kong Shopping Festival will offer a lucky draw. Winners of the lucky draw will receive incredible prizes for winners. Simply shop or dine at a Hong Kong Shopping Festival participating merchant or restaurant and you might go home a winner.
Shopping and dining have always been exciting in Hong Kong and now the Lucky Draw provides another amazing incentive for you to spend to your heart's content! A total of 70 fabulous prizes worth up to HK$2.2million are up for grabs while the Grand Prize is a Rolex Ladies Diamond Watch worth HK$500,000 sponsored by Oriental Watch.
To enhance the shopping experience, the Hong Kong Tourism Board is also working with retail merchants and restaurants under the Quality Tourism Services (QTS) scheme to offer exclusive visitor privileges. These privileges have been specially created for visitors, so make sure you pick up your Hong Kong Shopping Festival Passport to Special Offers at Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Information & Services Center.
HKTB to host a plethora of exciting events
To add to the excitement of the Festival, HKTB will also host a wide range of events, such as Hong Kong Shopper of the Year Contest, Children's Choir Festival, Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2006, a dance performance titled "The Emperor and the Nightingale" by HK Ballet, Ocean Park Polynesian Summer Splash, the 2005 Hong Kong International Band Festival, Manchester United Cup and Lan Kwai Fong Summer Beer Festival.
The festival will absolutely provide a wonderful spectrum of activities to keep you engrossed, entertained and enthralled in Hong Kong.
To find out more about the 2005 Hong Kong Shopping Festival, log on to www.DiscoverHongKong.com
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