HONG KONG HEATS UP WITH SUMMER VIVA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- This summer, Hong Kong invites the world to experience “Hong Kong Summer Viva”, a season-long celebration featuring major theme park parties, sports festivals, outdoor marine adventures, and cultural events across the city.

Beginning June 28, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort celebrates its 20th anniversary with The Most Magical Party of All, a year-long extravaganza filled with three unmissable festivities, including a brand-new anniversary-only castle stage show and largest-ever parade, according to Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in a statement.

Partnering with HKTB, the resort is introducing a limited-time postcard redemption offer. Guests can mail the postcard for free using the in-park mailbox, sharing the magic of the 20th Anniversary celebration with friends and family worldwide.

The fun continues with Ocean Park Summer Splash 2025. From July 5 to Aug 24, panda lovers are in for a treat as they celebrate the first birthday of Hong Kong’s panda twins – Jia Jia and De De, and meet their newest IP character installations, which are dressed in summer gear to welcome all visitors.

Ocean Park Hong Kong will also offer special deals for overseas panda fans, including its first-ever “Twin Park Package Ticket” granting access to both parks. Guests can also receive an exclusive summer goodie bag filled with a panda luggage tag and park vouchers.

Kicking off at the end of July, the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 will bring together four of the world’s top clubs at the new Kai Tak Stadium, with Liverpool FC versus AC Milan on July 26, and Arsenal versus Tottenham on July 31 — the first-ever North London Derby outside the United Kingdom — alongside exclusive open training sessions offering rare access for the fans.

For Cristiano Ronaldo fans, the CR7 LIFE Museum Hong Kong will be on display for the first time in Asia, starting July 7, at K11 MUSEA – the icon’s first signature museum in Asia that offers his captivating journey through the life and career.

Furthermore, join Sai Kung Geopark boat tours from June to August to explore natural sea arches and volcanic formations or dive beneath the surface on a guided Coral Exploration Programme with the WWF Hong Kong Hoi Ha Marine Life Centre (June to September), which includes coral-viewing by glass-bottom boat and marine education.

Meanwhile, book lovers can look forward to two exciting events at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai with the return of the Hong Kong Book Fair from July 16 to 22 under the theme “Food Culture • Future Living”.

Besides attractions, hotels and Quality Tourism Services Scheme-certified merchants are supporting HKTB’s “Hong Kong Summer Viva” thematic promotion, in which locals and visitors can enjoy over 100 summer dining and spending offers, including more than 20 buy-one-get-one-free offers, covering merchandise and tourism products.

-- BERNAMA