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The Chinese New Year Raceday is held today (21 February) at Sha Tin Racecourse. The Hon John Tsang, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR; HKJC Chairman Dr Simon S O Ip; HKJC CEO Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges; and HKJC Stewards, officiate at the eye-dotting ceremony at the opening ceremony of the Chinese New Year Raceday and pose for a group photo.
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Photo 4: Jockeys greet fans with auspicious messages in the Parade Ring at the opening ceremony to will wish fans good fortune and prosperity in the New Year.
Photo 5: A spectacular dragon and lion dancing summons good fortune and pumps up the festive mood.
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Top singer Andy Hui (Photos 6 &7), popular duo Ram Chiang and Rita Carpio (Photos 8 & 9) deliver their all-time favourites and popular CNY tunes and give out lai see to racegoers.
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Photo 10: Performers at the variety show - Ram Chiang, Rita Carpio and Andy Hui.
Photo 11: Feng shui master Mak Ling Ling shares her fortune tips for the Year of the Goat.
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Racegoers receive a mobile phone stand and an Instant Win card upon admission to Sha Tin Racecourse.
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Racegoers try to enrich their festive fortune by visiting feng shui fortune formation at Sha Tin Racecourse and touching auspicious symbols.
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Photo 18: Feng shui master Mak Ling Ling shares her New Year predictions and lucky tips in Fortune Telling Sessions in the Tipster Forum.
Photo 19: Mezza One at Sha Tin Racecourse offers tantalising festive dishes featuring the best and freshest ingredients to guarantee a fabulous start to the year.
Photo 20: A range of collectible CNY merchandise is available at Sha Tin Racecourse.
Photo 21: A huge crowd at the grandstands on the Chinese New Year Raceday.