Hong Kong opens door to visitors with largest events line-up

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- All eyes are on Hong Kong this month as the city welcomes back visitors by hosting its largest line-up of mega events in recent times while also ending the last of its pandemic-era restrictions.

Beginning with the sold-out return of arts and music festival Clockenflap in March 3-5, Hong Kong welcomed visitors from near and far to join a stand-out showcase of world-class arts, culture and sporting events that will return in full force.

The 2023 edition saw over 100 international and local acts performing over multiple stages with festival-goers from all around the world gathered to experience this long-awaited weekend with music under the light breeze and stunning view on Victoria Harbour.

According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board in a statement, the spotlight of the art world will once again be on Hong Kong this March, thanks to its suite of world-class events, including the biggest edition of Art Basel Hong Kong (March 21-25) since 2019.

This year, the global art fair will welcome more than 170 of the world’s leading galleries from over 30 countries and territories over its five-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and will return with each of the special sectors, making it a must-attend event for the international art community.

Taking place concurrently will be Art Central (March 22-25), Hong Kong’s homegrown art fair that has established itself as one of the region’s most significant platforms for emerging artists.

As one of Asia’s most popular annual sporting events, Hong Kong Sevens returns in full force from March 31 to April 2 and this year’s iteration will be held without stadium social distancing caps or food and beverage constraints as well as a full complement of tickets, promising its signature combination of non-stop rugby and an electric, festival-like atmosphere.

Visitors will be able to take advantage of all the city has to offer and Hong Kong is set to return to its electrifying best, and is ready to welcome back international travellers seeking world-class experiences with a diverse suite of events taking place throughout March.

-- BERNAMA