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The Chinese New Year Raceday was held today (10 February) at Sha Tin Racecourse. The Hon John Tsang, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR; HKJC Chairman Dr Simon S O Ip; HKJC Stewards; and HKJC CEO Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, officiate at the eye-dotting ceremony at the opening ceremony of the Chinese New Year Raceday.
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Photo 5: Jockeys greet fans in the Parade Ring at the opening ceremony and wish them good fortune and prosperity in the New Year.
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Spectacular dragon and lion dancing summons good fortune and pumps up the festive mood.
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Movie Star Aaron Kwok makes an appearance and gives out lai see and movie tickets to racegoers.
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Popular TV star and singer Adam Cheng performs his all-time favourites and popular CNY tunes.
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Adam Cheng and Mak Ling Ling perform at the variety show.
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Photo 14: Each Racegoer receives a lucky ball pen along with an Instant Win card upon admission to the Sha Tin Racecourse at the CNY Raceday. The Instant Win card offers the chance to win a 24K gold plated ornament.
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Master Mak Ling Ling has created a feng shui fortune display at the Public Forecourt. The display is inspired by the famous Chinese ��Monkey King�� character from Chinese fiction.
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Photo 18: Mak Ling Ling shares her Year of the Monkey lucky tips at the Tipster Forum.
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Photo 19: A range of collectible CNY merchandise is available at Sha Tin Racecourse.
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Photo 20: Stylish 24K gold-plated ornaments from Love Knots are on offer at the sales booths on the Concourse.
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Photo 21: Visitors to Hong Kong enjoy free admission to the Racecourse on entering the Public Enclosure via tourist entrances.
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Photo 22: The Club��s CNY float themed ��Progressing Together for an Auspicious Year�� is displayed at the Public Entrance, Sha Tin Racecourse for racegoers to take photos.
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A huge crowd at the grandstands on the Chinese New Year Raceday.
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