Playtimes HK Magazine Winter Issue 2020 | Page 14

Santa Turns Virtual
Santa ’ s Lapland
Alien Planet Christmas Party
The Frozen Exhibition Hong Kong
Make your own Wreath

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Santa Turns Virtual
According to the BBC , many of the UK ’ s popular Christmas events are this year switching to a virtual Santa as a result of the COVID-19 situation . This could be perfect for Hong Kong-based families as we can join the fun too . Santa Claus ’ s hometown in Finland , Rovaniemi , and virtual reality studio Zoan have created a unique VR experience of the Santa Claus Village . During the virtual visit , you get to cross the Arctic Circle in Santa Claus Village and meet Santa in his office . www . visitrovaniemi . fi / news / want-to-meet-santa-claus-now-you-can-travel-torovaniemi-lapland-in-virtual-reality /

Festive Fun

Santa ’ s Lapland
Santa Live From Lapland are offering exclusive live video calls direct from Santa ’ s home in Lapland . You ’ ll be led through the Lapland snow and see a reindeer up close before going to Santa ’ s Cabin and speaking with Santa himself . Prices start from £ 85 per family and include a 10 minute video call experience that ’ s personalised for up to 4 children per call . www . santaslapland . com / santa-live-lapland
Alien Planet Christmas Party
Aliens are “ invading ” Olympian City this Christmas . From 21 November 2020 , Olympian City is organising the first Christmas event conceived by the “ Olympian Kids Imagineer ” team , a select group of 15 children aged 5 to 9 . A series of interactive installations and games to stimulate the multiple senses will be a thrill for the whole family . Children are invited to unleash their creativity by creating their own alien friends . They can also enter their creations to the “ Hello Alien !” design competition , the winning designs of which will be turned into part of the deco on Alien Planet as well as face masks and gifts for redemption at Olympian City . Enter here : https :// bit . ly / 34Avllr
The Frozen Exhibition Hong Kong
FWD Insurance and Disney present : The Frozen Exhibition Hong Kong , an 18,000 square feet wonderland , with ten themed zones , two exclusive installations , and plenty of moments for families and young children to interact with their favourite characters . The exhibition combines physical and digital technology into a series of memorable interactive installations and has already been a hit in Taipei , Korea and Shanghai . Running from 17 November to 28 February 2021 . Get your tickets from Trip . com or Klook .
Make your own Wreath
Create your own Christmas wreath using natural materials and colourful ribbons . Sessions are run in Sai Kung at the Man Yee Wan Recreation Centre on 2 , 5 , 9 and 12 December and cost $ 750 . For further details , contact Yvonne320 @ gmail . com
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