That's PRD takes a look at the best of the month in Hong Kong:
Feb 9-11: Longines Masters
One of the most prestigious equestrian events in the world arrives in Hong Kong between stops in New York and Paris. The sixth edition of the ‘Grand Slam of Indoor Show Jumping’ brings together decision-makers, VIPs and the world’s 30 best riders for a heart-pounding competition. Enjoy world-class entertainment amid outstanding fashion, art and gastronomy, with glittering after-parties running late into the night.
Feb 9-11, 8am-7pm; HKD230-3,200. AsiaWorld-Expo (www.longinesmasters.com)
From Feb 23: Hong Kong Arts Festival
An international array of acclaimed theater, dance, live music, opera, circus and more fill the city with creativity until March 24. Anna Karenina swoons as a beautiful ballet, five masterpieces of Peking opera take the stage, Chris Botti wields a virtuoso trumpet ... there’s just too much to mention here. You have to check out the complete schedule for yourself.
Feb 23-Mar 24, various locations (www.hk.artsfestival.org)
Feb 24-25: Theatre of Nations: Shukshin's Stories
The short stories of Vasily Shukshin – a household name in the Soviet Union of the 1960s and early 1970s – are brought to life by an award-winning cast of Russian actors. Witness these eccentric Siberian lives, hopelessly out of touch and out of time, struggling with the gap between their dreams and their reality. In Russian with English and Chinese subtitles.
Feb 24-25, 2.30pm, 7pm; HKD200-480. The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (www.hkapa.edu)
Through Feb 25: The Great Circus of Europe
Witness a heart-pounding thrill show the whole family can enjoy, featuring zero animals and over 25 experienced performers from around the world including England, Colombia, Kenya, Mexico, and Morocco. Marvel at death-defying feats performed in front of your eyes without the aid of video effects or film trickery, with a full carnival of rides and games for the kids to enjoy.
Through Feb 252.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm & 8.30pm; HKD150-400. Central Harbourfront Event Space (www.tgec.asia/circus)
Click here to see our February event guide for Macau.
[Cover image via Hong Kong Arts Festival, The Great Circus of Europe]
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