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HOLIDAY AT HOME OCEAN PARK REOPENS In response to the coronavirus outbreak, many governments have implemented travel restrictions, which means any idea of an overseas vacation is out of the question at the moment. Luckily, it is not difficult to find joy travelling within Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has recently launched the Holiday at Home campaign to encourage Hongkongers to be a tourist in their own city and to view Hong Kong with a new perspective. The campaign has received great support from the tourism, retail and dining industries, which are working together to boost local consumption. “By encouraging local tourism, we hope to rebuild the city’s vibrant atmosphere and give the world a positive impression so that visitors will feel confident about coming to Hong Kong again,” said HKTB chairman Dr YK Pang. discoverhongkong.com
After months of closure, Ocean Park resumed operations in mid-June with a series of precautionary measures to safeguard the health and safety of visitors. An array of local resident exclusive offers have launched, alongside a brand new edutainment experience titled Redd’s 5 Senses Discovery. Adding on to that, an exciting new animal exhibit, Little Meerkat & Giant Tortoise
Adventure, is scheduled for unveiling later this month. Meanwhile, the Giant Panda Adventure remains closed temporarily to allow staff to focus on taking great care of pandas Ying Ying and Le Le, who succeeded in natural mating for the first time. Ocean Park currently opens six days a week, except Tuesdays, until July 31. For more information, visit oceanpark.com.hk
LIFE IN HONG KONG RESUMES After months of social-distancing restrictions and ‘quarantini’ happy hours at home, life in Hong Kong is getting back to its regular programming schedule. Hongkongers can now gather in groups of up to 50 people for weddings and other large-scale events. Bars, pubs and nightclub restrictions have also been eased, along with those for live entertainment.
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