The 27th Discovery Bay Dragon Boat Races & Carnival 2016

Celebrate the Traditional Tuen Ng Festival with a European Twist
 
The 27th Discovery Bay Dragon Boat Races & Carnival will return to Discovery Bay this Tuen Ng Festival on 9 June 2016 (Thursday), filling the neighbourhood with fun, laughter, energy and carnival atmosphere! The spectacular Dragon Boat Races will take place at Tai Pak Beach, while the carnival at DB Plaza will ramp up the festive atmosphere with exciting inflatable games and game booths.
 
Celebrate Tuen Ng Festival with fun-filled entertainment, good food and Free Ferry Ride Offer
From 8am onwards on 9 June, 40 teams formed by Discovery Bay residents, corporates and professional bodies will gather in Tai Pak Beach to compete in 22 races with their elaborately decorated dragon boats. This year, we are proudly presenting a new Dragon Boat Market with beer and food booths together with a game zone for families on Tai Pak Beach. You and your family will be guaranteed a fun-filled day in Discovery Bay on Tuen Ng Festival. 
 
At DB Plaza next to Tai Pak Beach, don’t miss the Open Air Carnival from 10:30am to 6:00pm.  Colourful inflatable games and game booths will keep you and your kids busy all day long – the perfect way for some festive family fun with exhilarating games and cheers!
 
Don’t forget to dine in one of the various thematic restaurants at D’Deck, where you and your family will have the best seats to enjoy the races in Tai Pak Beach! Remember to present your dining receipts at the “D’Deck Free Ferry Service Counter” and enjoy one free ride1 back to Central simply by spending HK$120 or more at any of the 14 designated D’Deck restaurants2!
 
Details of the Dragon Boat Races & Carnival
 
Tai Pak Beach - The 27th Discovery Bay Dragon Boat Races
Date & Time: 9 June 2016 (Thursday), 8:00am – 3:30pm
Venue: Tai Pak Beach, Discovery Bay
Participating Teams: 40 teams
Programme: 22 races, Dragon Boat Market on the beach with food & beverage booths and a game zone for family,
Entry for Spectators: Free of charge 
 
DB Plaza - Open Air Carnival
Date & Time: 9 June 2016 (Thursday), 10:30am - 6:00pm
Venue: DB Plaza, Discovery Bay
Programme: 7 Game booths, 2 inflatable games and roaming performances
Game Fee: One ticket per game, each ticket valued at HK$20. Patrons with consumption of every HK$50 at designated restaurants in Discovery Bay3 can redeem 1 game ticket by presenting single original on-day receipt, maximum 10 tickets per single receipt.
 
To learn more about The 27th Discovery Bay Dragon Boat Races & Carnival 2016 and the free ferry ride, please visit www.ddeck.hk, or check out at Visit Discovery Bay Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitDiscoveryBay).  

 

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About D’Deck, the Renowned Oceanfront Alfresco Dining Destination at Discovery Bay, Hong Kong
Situated next to DB Pier, D’Deck is Hong Kong’s renowned oceanfront al fresco dining destination with numerous thematic restaurants along the promenade beside Tai Pak Beach.
 
With spectacular 180° sea views and nightly Disney fireworks, D’Deck offers a wide selection of international cuisines: First Korean Restaurant (Korean), Kiraku Tei (Japanese) and Koh Tomyums (Thai) for Asian cuisine; Solera (Spanish), Café Duvet (Bar), Berliner (German), Figos  (Casual Western) and McSorley’s Ale House (Irish Pub & Indian) for European tastes; and Coyote Mexican Cantina (Mexican) and Hemingway’s by the Bay (Caribbean) for a flavour of Central America.
 
Other specialty restaurants include Pascucci Italian Caffe & Fine Food serving Italian food; 22° North boasting a large selection of classic French recipes; Dymocks Books & Café merging the culture of bookstore and Café; and last but not least ZAKS, which serves international cuisine with alfresco seating area of 5,000 sq. ft. in resort style.
 
D’Deck is easily accessible, just 25 minutes away from Central by ferry or 15-20 minutes away from Tung Chung or Sunny Bay MTR Stations by bus.
 
Remarks
1. The D’Deck complimentary ferry ride offer is valid for dinner consumption (6pm -11:45pm) from Monday to Friday, and lunch/dinner consumption (12 noon - 11:45pm) on Sat/Sun/public holiday. The free ferry ride is only valid on the same day of the transaction, and for the following schedules only: Mon-Fri: 7:30pm-12:00am and Sat /Sun /public holidays: 1:00pm-12:00am.
 
2. The 14 designated D’Deck restaurants are 22° North, Berliner, Café Duvet, Coyote Mexican Cantina, Ebeneezer's, Figos, First Korean Restaurant, Hemingway’s by the Bay, Kiraku Tei, Koh Tomyums, Pascucci Italian Caffe & Fine Food, McSorley’s Ale House, Solera and ZAKS. “D’Deck Free Ferry Service Counter” is located beside the escalator near the bus stop at DB Plaza.
 
3. Designated Discovery Bay restaurants:
D’Deck restaurants:22° North, Berliner, Café Duvet, Coyote Mexican Cantina, Ebeneezer's, Figos, First Korean Restaurant, Hemingway’s by the Bay, Kiraku Tei, Koh Tomyums, Pascucci Italian Caffe & Fine Food, McSorley’s Ale House, Solera and ZAKS.
DB North Plaza restaurants:% Arabica, Chef's Choice, Jaspa’s, Mirch Masala, Moofish, Nevale Kitchen, Paisano's, THE VENUE and Uncle Russ Coffee.