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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 January 1974Vol. 45, No. 1

All-Star Cast For Hong Kong Festival

p. 87 · Read in the full issue

The Hong Kong Festival of Arts takes place again from February 4 to March 3, and British Airways is offering special low priced holidays at some of Hong Kong’s best hotels during the period.

Prices, which include seats at three Arts Festival performances of your own choice; three nights’ accommodation in room with private bath; hotel taxes and service charges; two half-day sightseeing tours; transfers airport/hotel/airport by private car are from as little as SAS6 for two persons in a twin-bedded room at the Grand Hotel to SAIO6 for the four days’ holiday in a single room at the Hyatt Hotel. The cost of an extra night is from SAB per person.

Appearing at the festival will be world-renowned orchestras, like the London Symphony and the Sydney Symphony with leading soloists such as Shura Cherkassky and Fou Ts’ong (piano).

The National Dance Company from Senegal, the spectacular Kathakali Dancers from India and two theatre companies from Britain will present a varied and interesting programme. Other attractions include renowned Chinese artists and operas.

Further details may be obtained from your nearest British Airways Office. J (It should be noted that the prices quoted, being based on Hong Kong currency, may vaiy slightly because of fluctuating currency rates).