The LONGINES Hong Kong International Races Gala Party was held tonight (Friday, 9 December) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Invited guests, including HKJC and LONGINES officials, as well as the connections of LONGINES Hong Kong International Races runners, enjoyed a relaxing evening at the Gala Party ahead of Sunday’s showpiece event.
Photo 1: Dr Simon S O Ip, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, delivers a welcome address at the Gala Party.
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Photo 2: Mr Walter von Känel, President of LONGINES, addresses guests at the Gala Party.
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Photo 3: Officiating guests toast success on stage at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races Gala Party.
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Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of HKJC
Mr Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President of LONGINES and Head of International Marketing
Dr Simon S O Ip, Chairman of HKJC
Mr Walter von Känel, President of LONGINES
Mr Anthony W K Chow, Deputy Chairman of HKJC
Mr Kevin Rollenhagen, Managing Director of The Swatch Group (HK) Limited
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Photo 4: Officiating guests attend the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races Gala Party.
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Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of HKJC
Dr Simon S O Ip, Chairman of HKJC
Mr Walter von Känel, President of LONGINES
Mr Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President of LONGINES and Head of International Marketing
Ms Karen Au Yeung, Vice President of LONGINES HK
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Photo 5: Fashion inspired by the flags of the home jurisdictions of LONGINES HKIR participants is exhibited by models on the catwalk.
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Photo 6: The HKJC Music Scholars String Orchestra presents the audience with a great piece of music.
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Photo 7: Renowned ��Racing Poet�� Henry Birtles presents his bespoke poem on stage about the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races.
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The performance by The 7 Sopranos impressed the audience with their versatile voices and talents at tonight��s Gala Party.
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Officials, owners, trainers, jockeys and guests joined the Gala Party for a fabulous evening.
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