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Arts and Luxury Returns to Hong Kong
The Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong has once again confirmed its support
for the prestigious Art Basel show this year.
To celebrate its partnership with Art Basel, which hosts the world’s
premier art shows for modern and contemporary works, the Mandarin
Oriental has devised an exclusive package, tailor-made for art lovers looking
to experience Hong Kong.
Art Basel Hong Kong will be held from March 20-24 at the Hong Kong
Convention and Exhibition Centre. Each unique show is defined by its host
city, which is reflected in the artwork and galleries involved.
The Mandarin Oriental has rapidly become the hotel of choice for many
leading artists and gallery directors visiting Hong Kong for business and
pleasure. So it’s no surprise that for the fourth year in a row, it has been invited
to be the official hotel for the show.
Located just a quick taxi ride or short MTR trip from where the show
will be staged, the Mandarin is the natural choice for show visitors. And to
sweeten the deal there are some special bespoke deals on offer.
The “Art Stay,” available between March 19-29, offers guests overnight
accommodation; unlimited access for two to Art Basel; an invitation to the
Vernissage preview; access to the Collectors Room and invitations to a series
of other events.
In addition the package also includes breakfast, a welcome bottle of
champagne and art-inspired treats on arrival. Room rates start at $4,799
with a 10% service charge.
For the promotion period the art theme will be carried
throughout the hotel. The Michelin-starred Pierre restaurant
and the Mandarin Grill + Bar will offer art-inspired menus, the
cake shop will create specialty chocolates and the M Bar will
serve up themed cocktails. And to relax after a busy day, the
award-winning Mandarin Spa is on hand to ease aching feet.
So all in all, there’s only one choice if you want to enjoy
the very best of Art Basel.
mandarinoriental.com/hongkong.
Central Carnival Celebrations
Magical Deals in Macau
When it comes to magic, seeing is
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It’s an experience you’ll never forget.
studiocity-macau.com.
The second blockbusting AIA Great
European Carnival is on target to outshine
the spectacular success of its first iteration.
More than 830,000 Hongkongers and
international visitors flocked to the event in
2015 and the carnival saw off the challenge
of internationally renowned brands to win a
string of top awards.
The carnival is being held at the Central
Harbourfront Event Space on Lung Wo
Road in the heart of vibrant Central District,
running until February 21. Following hot
on the heels of lots of festive fun over the
Christmas and New Year holidays, the focus
of the carnival has now switched to the
ongoing regular shows being staged to
entertain revelers.
They include the highly popular
“Phantastique Fridays”, an interactive
experience that sees selected audience
members invited on stage to take part in
competitions to win great prizes, and the
“One Man Band,” who loops sound effects
and guitar tracks to singlehandedly create
rock classics.
Of course, the thrill-filled event
still features exciting amusement rides
alongside all the skill games you’d expect
to find at a carnival, not to mention the
outdoor ice rink and plentiful performances.
Puppet shows, children’s entertainers and
dancers from the Hong Kong Academy of
Performing Arts are all on hand to wow you.
tgec.asia.
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