Happy Wednesday is turning Japanese

17/11/2014

Karate and karaoke; sake and sushi– for the first time, Happy Valley Racecourse is giving itself a fully Japanese makeover (Photo 1  Photo 2).   The opening party of “Japan Night” to be staged this Wednesday (19 November) will coincide with the Japan Racing Association Trophy.  At two midweek night meetings, Happy Wednesday fans will be treated to a traditional Japanese festival, complete with games, on-course decorations, traditional performances and a variety of delicious Japanese food and cocktails.  Don’t miss what promises to be two fun-filled weeks, with a thoroughly festive atmosphere and stellar on-track action!

Land of the Rising Fun
Colourful performances and a healthy sampling of Japanese cultural fun are in store at the party. Fans can pose for souvenir snaps at on-course photo booths, wearing yukatas which are available on site.  True to the spirit of Japanese festive celebrations, a mochitsuki trial - the pounding of Japanese rice cakes – promises to bring fans additional fun.  Other highlights of the party include a Japanese Drum Dance by the all-girls O • Daiko and upbeat traditional Japanese dance performances by the reputable Chika Wakayagi Japanese Traditional Dance Institute – Konokai.

Nibble a Taste of Nippon
Head Chef of the Hongkong Japanese Club Fukata Kei, highly acclaimed for his culinary skills, will lend recipes* from his exclusive, members-only restaurant to the trackside menu at Happy Valley Racecourse, giving racegoers a top-notch taste of the very best that Japanese cuisine has to offer.

Japanese-style sake-based cocktails will also be on sale exclusively throughout the festival.

Take a selfie to take to the skies
Selfies taken at the Japan Night will likely be beaming with anticipation, as these images might convert into an air ticket to Tokyo!  The party challenges all racegoers to turn Japanese, by simply snapping a fun photo in traditional garb or in front of the on-site decorations, then uploading it to Facebook or Instagram, tagging it #HWParty.  The best fan photo from each week’s event will win the owner a pair of ANA round-trip flights to Tokyo.

Fans can stayed tuned to the latest updates on details of the grand prize and contest rules by logging in to the Happy Wednesday Facebook page.

Happy Valley Racecourse hotspot adrenaline will be equally geared up to provide endless fun for racegoers.  adrenaline will boast a specially-prepared Japanese cuisine, whiskey and a special “frozen beer” from Japanese brand Kirin.  Other festivities included traditional Yukata dance performances and the exciting horse-racing themed games. Fans can stayed tuned to the latest updates on promotional offers at adrenaline and The Gallery by logging in to the Happy Wednesday Facebook page. For booking please call 3690 3690.

Please refer to Beer Garden notices for detailed game rules and terms and conditions.  All racegoers must be aged 18 or above. For enquiries, please call HKJC’s Customer Service Hotline 1817 or visit www.hkjc.com.