FOR ADS HK TOURISM BOARD Tuesday
FOR ADS HK TOURISM BOARD Tuesday
Freelance journalist to represent Indonesia
in Hong Kong Shopping Competition
Kenny Santana, a Jakarta-based freelance journalist, has been
declared the Indonesian contender in the 2005 Shopper of the Year
competition in Hong Kong in the middle of next month
The 26 year old, who is also a film festival organizer, was
named the Indonesia contender after winning a quiz published by
The Jakarta Post in its Sunday, June 19 edition.
The quiz, organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board in
cooperation with The Jakarta Post, attracted more than 300
entries from among the newspaper's readers. Only eight were
qualified to compete in the final round.
As winner of the quiz, Kenny walks away with a four-day,
three-night trip to Hong Kong for two to participate in the
shopping contest. Airline tickets and hotel accommodation are
included in the prize.
"It's a dream come true," Kenny commented when asked about his
feelings after being selected to take part in the prestigious
shopping contest. "This will be my first trip to Hong Kong. I'm
really excited about visiting this shopping paradise," said the
shopaholic Kenny.
He said he would take his brother, who knows his way around
Hong Kong's shopping areas. "I'm optimistic about winning the
grand prize, with the help of my brother" he enthused.
Kenny will compete against other contestants from 17 countries
around the globe in the shopping contest, part of the 2005 Hong
Kong Shopping Festival's highlight, which takes place from June
25 to Aug. 31.
Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the festival aims to
showcase Hong Kong as a well-established shopping destination in
the world.
During the contest, each team is required (which consists of
two participants) to purchase one item from each of the 2005 Hong
Kong Shopping Festival shopping themes, which are Fashion and
Beauty, Jewelry and Watches, Consumer Electronics and Chinese
Traditions.
Each team will also be given a digital camera to capture their
shopping moments and the newly-introduced Photo Award will be
given to the best team.
The grand prize winner walks away with a two nights stay at
the legendary Peninsula Hong Kong Hotel, Cathay Pacific round
trip business class tickets, Samsung 40-inch LCD TV, 15-minute
helicopter flight-seeing and deluxe hamper from The Peninsula
Shopping Arcade.
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 mesmerizing event 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 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.
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.
The Hong Kong Shopping Festival is a great way indeed to pick
up some fantastic buys.