Tag: Dragon

Year of Dragon screenings at British Film Institute (with photos) *****************************************************************      ​The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) partnered with Focus Hong Kong to showcase a selection of Hong Kong films at the BFI Southbank in London on February 5 to 6 (London time) to embrace the Year of the Dragon.      The Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, addressed the audience at the opening screening. He highlighted the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government’s unwavering commitment to promoting film development, which is an essential part of Hong Kong’s vibrant creative industries.       Mr Law said, ... Read more

Indulge in the Lunar New Year festivities with Four Seasons WEBWIRE – Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Embracing the auspicious Year of the Dragon, the city is adorned with festive couplets and illuminated streets, exuding a vibrant atmosphere of renewal. Four Seasons Hotel Beijing cordially invites guests to partake in the Lunar New Year festivities along the Liangma River. From the resplendent lights of the Blue Harbour to the special New Years afternoon tea in the lobby lounge, and from the magnificent red lanterns adorning the Drum Tower to the reunion banquet at Cai Yi Xuan, join with cherished ones to ... Read more

 Amber Hall has completed her new book, “Last of the Crystal Dragon”: a riveting and compelling fantasy tale that centers around a young woman named Esmerelda, who receives visions of dragons that may hold the key to ending the reign of the cruel king who know rules over her land. A graduate of North Dakota State University, author Amber Hall holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts, which she received in 2018. Using her knowledge of fantasy and games, she wrote a couple of short stories for her capstone and has kept her mind sharp for potential stories. She is a ... Read more

Jakarta Dragon Boat Festival 2022 held to celebrate 25th anniversary of establishment of HKSAR (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      The Jakarta Dragon Boat Festival 2022 was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, today (August 13) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and to promote Hong Kong’s appeal in the areas of sports and culture. The event was sponsored by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta).        About 800 athletes from over 50 teams competed in the races. The Director-General of the HKETO Jakarta, Mr Law Kin-wai, together with ... Read more

Pineda’s new book not only tells a magical story of magic and curses, but it also teaches children about right and wrong. San Diego, California – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, April 5, 2022 The book is a great learning tool for cultivating a vivid imagination and a deeper understanding of life’s great truths. —Martin Ferrer, Amazon Reviewer Donnabelle Pineda, author of “The Dragon and Rat Tale” (Authorhouse, 2018), will be featured at The Festival of Books in Spring 2022. This book tells the story of two creatures who were destined to find true love by means of defending their ... Read more