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The upcoming World Carnival Hong Kong, the largest carnival touring around the world, is expected to draw more than 2 million visitors and create around 450 local job opportunities, said Invest Hong Kong yesterday.
The world carnival, organized through a joint venture between U.K. Funfairs Ltd. and Hong Kong-based World Carnival Ltd., will take place at the apron of the former Kai Tak Airport in Kowloon city between December 14, 2002 and February 9, 2003.
Explaining why Hong Kong was chosen as the venue, a manager from the World Carnival Ltd. said, "We chose Hong Kong because there is growing popularity for amusement centers among the younger generation in the region."
"We also see Hong Kong as a launch pad for expansion into China and other Asian countries," he added.
Following Hong Kong, the carnival will move to Guangzhou in March 2003.
Invest H.K. has provided direct practical assistance to and facilitated the implementation of this investment project.
The carnival, featuring about 130 rides, games and attractions covering an area of over 46,000 square meters, will involve foreign investment of over HK$100 million.
(eastday.com December 6, 2002)
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