Hong Kong,, February 14, 2025 / Prnewswire / – For the first time, the prestigious five -star international equestrian event with more than 50 years of history in London chose Hong Kong Like his place, announcing the fruitful year of the snake. The inaugural Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show (Hkihs) opened its doors this evening (14th) to Asiaworld-Expo (AWE). This three -day event promises to be a celebration for everyone, featuring competition from exceptional international horses and horsemen, exciting equestrian exhibitions, national salt competitions and dressage exhibitions, alongside a engaging range entertainment of lifestyle. AWE’s professional F&B team will offer exquisite gastronomy, creating an excellent platform so that customers network and engage in a sensory party. More than 25,000 participants of Hong Kong and worldwide are expected, contributing to local economic activities and improvement Hong Kong Status as a center for mega events.
The organizer invited 30 exceptional international runners to participate in the event, with a total of 70 international advanced horses in Hong Kong For performance and races. The first night program was filled with excitement, with the Longines Welcome Stakes, the Shetland Pony Grand National and the Hong Kong High Bar. Competitions have captured the public, local runners receiving enthusiastic cheers when entering the arena, creating a living and exhilarating atmosphere. In addition, Santi Serra The artistic display has shown the incredible strength and harmony between horse and human, invading the crowd.
At Lifestyle Village, there are more than 50 brands that extend through equestrian, fashion and beauty, culinary, travel and leisure and much more. The children’s area offers budding equestrian fans an opportunity to test their skills to Hobby’s horse riding. Visitors can sit, relax and take advantage of epicurean delights and culinary expertise of renowned local chefs to chef’s Theater.
Return to challenges: drastic transformation in 10 days
The exhibition halls in AWE are all without column with high ceilings, allowing flexible configurations adapted to a wide range of events. The vast 300,000 square feet of Hall space has been transformed into transparency into stables, competition arenas, warm -up areas, VIP hospitality, spectator seats and lifestyle exhibition areas.
In particular, competition and warm-up rings have 800 tonnes of sand, which required 32 large containers for storage when imported from the United Kingdom. This sand is mixed with special fibers and materials, then humidified to obtain the perfect texture for equestrian activities. In addition, jump fences in this event incorporate local elements, such as decorations resembling Hong Kong Taxis, the clock tower Tsim sha tsuiDragon Boats and Dim Sum, offering a feeling of a house for the public.
Each horse participating in this world class competition has an average value of HKD 30 millionAnd they arrived at AWE 5 days before the event to prepare. The place has created individual stables for each horse, with designated shower areas and areas of isolation to ensure their cleanliness and health. To guarantee the comfort of horses, the stables are held at a constant temperature of 16 degrees Celsius. Each horse is supported by accompaniment veterinarians, while coaches bring them daily in the warm -up area to acclimatize to their environment. Some coaches even bring the favorite toys of their horses to alleviate their nerves, ensuring that they are in perfect condition for competitions.
To offer VIPs and spectators an unrivaled equestrian experience, AWE has specially discussed ventilation and drainage systems before the event. Activated carbon filters have been added to the air conditioning system to eliminate odors, and UV sterilization has been installed in air handling units. In addition, the measures to improve air purification guarantee an optimal air flow while minimizing the circulation of odors and preventing unpleasant odors from spreading to other exhibition zones. In addition, operating personnel regularly spray water and incorporate special materials into sand rings to reduce dust, ensuring that VIP customers benefiting from refreshments remain unstructed.
Invite young people to live the horses show: a practical exploration of international events
Beyond its mouse activity, AWE is also dedicated to promoting young people’s development, aimed at offering more young possibilities to participate in large-scale events, expand their horizons and create unforgettable memories. The HKIHS making its debut, the place proactively contacted the office of the Tuen Mun district and local universities, inviting a group of adolescents to attend the equestrian performance of the opening evening. This initiative deepens their understanding of equestrian sports and offers them an overview of the scale and logistics required for mega international events, presenting an opportunity for precious practical learning.
In addition, coinciding with Valentine’s Day, “Awe Bear”, the AWE 20th anniversary of the 20th anniversary, made a surprise appearance before the start of the show. The mascot distributed roses and has signed up with visitors, allowing them to capture happy moments in the place.
Tomorrow (15th), during HKIHS, AWE will use all of its ten exhibition rooms. At the same time, a large conference will hire thousands of participants, alongside a concert featuring local singers with more than ten thousand participants. Visitors to the business, entertainment and sport sectors will take place throughout the day, presenting the mega dynamic economy and reaffirming the capacity of fear.
Irene ChanCEO of Asiaworld-Expo, said: “We are delighted to attend this international renowned equestrian event making its debut in Hong Kong. The preparation work of our team started several years ago, which included active promotion Hong Kong commercial opportunities, as well as participation in equestrian events in London To gain precious experience. The team even organized a special visit with the organizer in the neighboring cities of the large region of the bay, allowing them to live the effective transport links between cities and to understand the vast market opportunities in the region. We will continue to explore more diverse events to stimulate local tourism and related industries. “”
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