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The Nutcracker
Christmas is never complete without The Nutcracker . It ’ s fantastic to see Hong Kong Ballet ( HKB ) bring Terence Kohler ’ s The Nutcracker back to the theatre this December for its ninth consecutive year despite pandemic challenges . This cherished family holiday tradition provides festive entertainment and inspiration for both children and adults , first-time ballet-goers and longtime ballet fans alike . It will run 17 – 27 December at Hong Kong Cultural Centre ’ s Grand Theatre . Tickets are available at URBTIX and are priced between $ 180 and $ 680 , with VIP tickets at $ 1,000 . Get together with your loved ones to experience this magical holiday tradition !
https :// ticket . urbtix . hk / internet / en _ US / eventDetail / 40985 ? p = R33PKIGJT3PRUTB856O
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Christmas in Pui O
The Treasure Island Christmas Market Extravaganza returns to the idyllic Pui O beach with a two-day market festival featuring gifts , food , wine and health products , plus facepainting and other fun activities . The market runs 11am- 5pm on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December . Looking to continue into the evening ? The Third Annual Treasure Island Charity Beach Ball is 6pm-11pm on the Saturday , raising awareness and funds for local wildlife and animal welfare charities , and families in need . Enjoy a Christmas roast dinner buffet , free-flow wine and beer , live music and dancing at the Treasure Island Beach Club . Tickets are $ 580 per person (
www . treasureislandhk . com ). On Sunday 13 , Santa will swing by for the South Lantau Children ’ s Christmas Party , featuring food , drinks , party performers and lots of beach fun .
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Santa Ahoy at Pacific Place
Join Santa and his Elves as they set sail on an extraordinary Christmas adventure to Pacific Place aboard the icebreaker Steamship Santa . Pacific Place has been transformed into Christmas town with Christmas games , Little Elves ’ Training Camp , Christmas Storytelling and handicraft workshops for the whole family to enjoy . They are bringing you Christmas and so much more – from adorable arctic animals , Christmas markets and festive workshops , to sacks brimming with amazing presents , exhilarating surprises , to a never-before-seen AR experience at Santa ’ s Cabin .
Registration and ticket sales will be available online only from 11am , 19th November . The festive adventure runs until 2 January 2021 with selected activities available online . Tickets to visit virtual Santa in his cabin are available online .
https :// christmas . pacificplace . com . hk / en / comingsoon
The Hong Kong Players Panto
The Hong Kong Players have been hosting a comic festive extravaganza for nearly 60 years and Covid-19 will not stop them ! They are proud to introduce ‘ The Panto 2020 : Going Viral !’ filmed live and available online for your enjoyment !
There is danger in Quarantinia , as Lord 20 of Twentington is intent on ruining Christmas ! But Auntie Biotics has spent months cooking the sprouts and she won ' t go down without a fight ! Join her , the Key Workers ( Yale and Kwikset ) and the rest of the Quaranteam as they try to save the land ( oh , and Christmas dinner )!
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