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Family time in London to romantic getaway in Hong Kong: Know how B-town celebs will ring in the New Yearedit
Times Now – Online
The actress is accompanied by her husband Raj Kundra, sister Shamita Shetty and son Viaan Raj Kundra. The trio will ring the New Year in London this time. Television actor and host Maniesh Paul, on the other hand, will be ringing in the New Year with his wife in Hong Kong. Check out his photos from the trip below.
It’s the time to party!edit
Deccan Herald – Print – Bangalore
In Hong Kong, own a spot on the Victoria Harbour. It is the best place to watch fireworks set to music. On December 31, the Countdown will start 60 seconds before midnight with the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre being the focal point. Hosted by Hong Kong Tourism Board, a live street party featuring various artiste performances will start at 10 pm at Tsim Sha Tsui Pier.
The joy of discoveryedit
Deccan Herald – Print – Bangalore
I am in love with Lamma Island, a small island that lies south west of Hong Kong. Usually, when I go to Hong Kong, I stay in the central part. This time around, I went to Lamma Island to spend time with a friend who stays there. Lamma has a casual, beautiful, free-spirited vibe. I went for long treks and walks here, ranging from 40 minutes to three hours.
Christmas and New Year travel trendsedit
Deccan Chronicle – Online
Europes Christmas markets, Dubai Shopping Festival, Hong Kong winter fest and Beach Christmas at Bondi Beach (Australia) also interest travellers for the exciting Year End and Christmas events. Dubai shopping festival starting on 26th December to 28th January is attracting of a number of Indian travellers just like every year.
Christmas, in a style thats truly Asianedit
Deccan Herald – Print – Bangalore Deccan Herald – Online
Magic in Macau Providing a transient departure from reality, the captivating Infinity Magic Show by Louis Yan is an unorthodox yet riveting way to spend Christmas day. As the first ever magic show staged in Macau, the internationally renowned magician Louis Yan is set to enthral audiences with his electrifying performances, disappearing acts and heart racing stunts.
Photos of gorgeous Christmas trees around the worldedit
Indian Express– Online
The Lee Tung Avenue in Hong Kong has partnered with Regent Street, the famous shopping boulevard in London, to bring the world-renowned Christmas lights spectacular the spirit of Christmas.
Christmas on the fly: 11 airports that are all decked for Christmasedit
Conde Nast Traveller– Online
Christmas cheer is all over—on the streets, at shopping malls, and at restaurants. Airports aren’t far behind either.
Holiday travel up by 30%edit
The Times of India– Online
Latest booking trends in India shows that travelers prefer a white Christmas and festive market in Europe, Dubai shopping festival, Hong Kong winter festival and Bondi beach in Australia for their holiday plans.
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Hong Kong it is for television actress Neha and sis!edit
The Times of India – Online
Neha Gowda, television actress and model has been catching up with the holiday season along with her sister Sonu Gowda Aka Shruthi Ramakrishna. The duo have been enjoying their holidays in Hong Kong and have been posting some amazing pictures from the Kowloon park. The two seem to have be a lot of fun together.
Stars in the skyedit
Of sparkling days & nightsedit
Deccan Herald – Print – Bangalore Deccan Herald – Online
I am heret o experience the cityt in winter and catch its famed festive ‘Christmas cheer’ Hong Kong’s history as a British colony means the cityt cele brates the festive season with fervour. “The cityt love slights and shopping,and of course,any reason to celebrate, ”says our guide Fred Cheung.
Christmas celebrations around the world: 12 cities that are litedit
Architectural Digest – Online
This December, along with numerous Christmas and winter markets across the island, Hong Kong’s Harbour City shopping centre has a unique video kaleidoscope on display. Walk through the world’s largest video kaleidoscope, which is 16 metres long, 4.5 metres high, and 4.5 metres wide, and enter a dreamlike Christmas themed world. Immerse yourself in vibrant Christmas scenery with snowflakes, Christmas trees and stars, and even a rainbow tunnel, which are refracted through a triangular mirror and LED screen walls. Each visitor can enter this Instagram friendly kaleidoscope for a period of about 10 minutes by making a donation of HK$50 to The Hong Kong Blood Cancer Foundation.
Light up the seasonedit
The Hindu – Print – Bangalore The Hindu – Print – Delhi
With lights, lasers and graphic imagery, December sees Hong Kong aglow with festive cheer, as the city decks up to celebrate Christmas. As if the skyline from the Victoria harbour is not mesmerising enough on normal days, the place comes to life with skyscrapers decked with lights and installations during the season. The beauty of the harbour is enhanced by a light and music festival, A Symphony of Lights, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Explore pretty Hong Kongedit
The Hindu – Print – Mumbai The Hindu – Print – Bangalore
If you like to explore places other than popular tourist spots, sign up for the four-hour Plover Cove ride and hike tour. Hop onto your bike in Tai Mei Tuk, then follow a guide through Plover Cove. When your bike-ride comes to an end, take to the footpaths and hike through the highland forests.
Hong Kong gears up for Christmas with Pulse Light Festivaledit
The Asian Age – Online
Deccan Chronicle – Online
The Hong Kong Pulse Light Festival is showcasing 18 creative light art installations and an enhanced version of ‘A Symphony of Lights’. (Photos: AP) The Hong Kong Pulse Light Festival is showcasing 18 creative light art installations and an enhanced version of ‘A Symphony of Lights’. (Photos: AP
Hong Kong lights up for Christmasedit
The Times of India – Print
Claiming to be the biggest-ever outdoor light art display in Hong Kong, the festival will run until February 24 next year. The festival has international lighting art display, including 14 creative light art installations from around the world, and four creations by Hong Kong-based artists.
Street food in Hong Kongedit
Navhind Times – Online
It has been a week since an unfortunate tragedy of errors unfolded. I left my home in India and travelled to Hong Kong in search of a mythical monastery that held the secret to a spectacular dish of ‘Chicken Hong Kong’.
Feel like a kid at Disneyland this Christmasedit
Lonely Planet – Online
It’s nearly Christmas time and there can be no better way to celebrate it than at Hong Kong’s Disneyland where you can be a child all over again. Here’s your chance to be allowed to stand in line for Santa’s goodies, may be, along with your own kids.