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LONGINES Hong Kong International Races Gala Dinner Photo Release

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09/12/2017 00:15

The LONGINES Hong Kong International Races Gala Dinner was held tonight (Friday, 8 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 Dinner ahead of Sunday’s showpiece event.

Dr. Simon S O Ip, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, delivers a welcome address at the Gala Dinner.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Music and Dance Scholar Michelle Siu impresses audience with her beautiful voice at the Gala Dinner.

Mr. Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President of LONGINES and Head of International Marketing, addresses guests at the Gala Dinner.

Officiating guests toast success on stage at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races Gala Dinner. (From left) Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of HKJC Mr. Charles Villoz, Vice President of LONGINES Dr. Simon S O Ip, Chairman of HKJC Mr. Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President of LONGINES and Head of International Marketing Mr. Anthony W K Chow, Deputy Chairman of HKJC Mr. Kevin Rollenhagen, Managing Director of The Swatch Group (HK) Limited

Fashion, inspired by the flags of the home jurisdictions of LONGINES HKIR participants, is exhibited by models on the catwalk.

Ronny Wong, a Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Music and Dance Scholar and Choreographer, performs at a bespoke performance with his dancers in coordination with the digital motion graphics and unique moving screens at venue.