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(Hong Kong – 14 August 2008) For all those who love the rich Indonesian culture and cuisines, as well as for Indonesians in Hong Kong who miss home – here’s good news! To celebrate the Indonesian Independence Day, from 15 August to 24 August, Ocean Park has teamed up with the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong to bring us Pesta Indonesia at Ocean Park. During this period, passengers presenting Garuda Indonesia Airlines boarding passes and Indonesian passports at the Ticketing Offices can enjoy a ‘buy 2 adults get 1 child free” admission offer. Additionally, any Ocean Park guests presenting their Indonesian passports can enter the Park with a 15% discount on admission*.
Ocean Park’s SkyFair Plaza will be turned into an Indonesian fiesta with cultural performances#, arts and crafts for sale and display, and a food fare of delectable Indonesian cuisines, all brought to Ocean Park with the help of the Indonesian Consulate.
On top of all these, there will also be two Indonesian food cooking demonstrations daily outside the Bayview Restaurant on selected days#. Those with a spicy taste bud – don’t miss out!
Come 15 August, Ocean Park will be a hive of summer activities – with Kung Fu Wet and Wild Challenge, Extreme Trampoline and synchronized swimming performances, Kung Fu Panda Live, and now, Pesta Indonesia at Ocean Park.
Make sure you head to Ocean Park for unbeatable summer fun. For all our Indonesian friends out there – “Selamat Datang! Selamat Merayakan Hari Kemerdekaan Indonesia!"
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*From 15 to 24 August, Indonesian Passport holders are entitled to these privileges upon showing their passports:
- 15% discount off for Ocean Park Admission ticket, each passport holder is entitled to purchase one ticket only
- Free cup of popcorn at selected food kiosks
- 10% discount off for Indonesian food items at a designated food kiosk or restaurant in the park. (Excluding Middle Kingdom Restaurant and McDonald’s Restaurant)
#Cultural performances:
15 August: 12:30 noon, 1:30pm and 4:30pm
16-17, 23-24 August: 12:30 noon, 1:30pm and 5:00pm
Cooking demonstrations:
16-17, 23-24 August: 1:00pm and 2:00pm
Special thanks to the supporting companies: Fok Hing Distribution, Garuda Indonesia Airlines and Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd.
About Ocean Park
Ocean Park is Hong Kong’s unique homegrown theme park with a heritage of delivering family fun and fond memories. Since its opening in January 1977 as a non-profit organization, Ocean Park has developed itself to be a world-class attraction connecting people with nature, and recognized for its animal husbandry, research and relationship with the community. Over 90 million people have visited Hong Kong's premier park since its inception and Ocean Park has remained committed to offer adults and children experiences that blend entertainment with education and conservation. Part of the proceeds from the Ocean Park admission tickets and some retail items will go to Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong to support its wildlife conservation projects.
