Major Recreational and Sports Events

Date

Event

April 18-May 3, 2009

Bun Carnival 2009

May 9-31, 2009

The 2nd Hong Kong Games

May 19-20, 2009

200-day Countdown Celebration Events of the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games:
Official opening of Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground on May 19, 2009 and The Hong Kong Jockey Club 2009 East Asian Games Volunteer Programme Volunteers Handprint Wall Opening Ceremony in Kowloon Park on May 20, 2009

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Over 30 local singers performed the Cantonese version of the Hong Kong 2009 EAG theme song 'You are the Legend' at the Hong Kong Jockey Club 2009 EAG Volunteer Programme Volunteers Handprint Wall Opening Ceremony held at Kowloon Park on May 20, 2009.

May 20-26, 2009

11th Asian School Tenpin Bowling Championships

May 30-31, 2009

2009 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Regatta

August 14-16, 2009

2009 FIVB World Grand Prix ----- Hong Kong

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The FIVB World Grand Prix ----- Hong Kong has been held annually since 1993 to focus worldwide attention on women's volleyball.

August 29, 2009

100-day Countdown cum Torch Relay of the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games

October 12-18, 2009

Hong Kong Squash Open 2009

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Heated contest at the Hong Kong Squash Open 2009.

October 16-28, 2009

The 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China

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Wong Kam-po exhibiting his gold medal in the men's individual road race cycling event at the 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China.

October 31-November 1, 2009

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2009

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The annual Hong Kong Cricket Sixes continues to grow in popularity with local players and spectators.

November 9-15, 2009

Hong Kong Open Badminton Super Series 2009

November 12-15, 2009

Hong Kong Open Championship 2009 (Golf)

December 5, 2009

Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games

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Athletes from the nine participating countries/regions on a floating platform in Victoria Harbour against the backdrop of a magnificent firework and pyrotechnics display at the Hong Kong 2009 EAG Opening Ceremony on December 5, 2009.

December 5-13, 2009

The Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games

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Hong Kong athlete Chan Wai-kei basks in the glory of the women's RS:X windsurfing race, part of the Hong Kong 2009 EAG held on December 12, 2009.

December 13, 2009

Closing Ceremony of the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games

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Tianjin will be the host city of the 6th East Asian Games in 2013. Tianjin Mayor Mr Huang Xingguo (second from the right) receives the EAG Association Flag from the President of the 5th EAG Planning Committee, Secretary for Home Affairs Mr Tsang Tak-sing (centre), during the Closing Ceremony of the Hong Kong 2009 EAG at the Hong Kong Coliseum on December 13, 2009.

February 28, 2010

Hong Kong Marathon 2010

March 19-28, 2010

Hong Kong Flower Show 2010

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A flower wall promoting 'Hong Kong at Shanghai Expo' and featuring mascot Haibao was exhibited during the Hong Kong Flower Show 2010 held at Victoria Park.

March 26-28, 2010

Hong Kong Sevens 2010