What's On in Hong Kong: January 2020

By That's GBA, January 2, 2020

That’s GBA takes a look at the best of the month in Hong Kong:

Jan 9-12: Hong Kong Open

After being postponed last month, professional golf returns to the Fragrant Harbor, with 120 players teeing up to win the USD1 million prize purse. If you’ve ever been to a golf tournament, you’ll know it can turn into a boozy affair for spectators. Bring the wolf pack and make a weekend out of one of Hong Kong’s longest standing professional sporting events.

Thu-Sun Jan 9-12, all day; free entry (Jan 9-10), HKD400 each day (Jan 11-12). The Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling.

Jan 14: Of Monsters and Men

Image via Of Monsters and Men/Facebook

Notorious for getting stuck on repeat in your head, indie folk slash pop band Of Monsters and Men’s songs drum up all kinds of emotions for listeners. Founded in Reykjavik, Iceland, the talented musical group impressed millions of music fans with their 2011 debut album My Head Is An Animal, which saw lead single ‘Little Talks’ utterly dominate the airwaves. Check out some of the new tunes from their latest album, Fever Dream, which was released in July.

Tue Jan 14, 8.30pm; starting from HKD949. MacPherson Stadium. Tickets.

Jan 14-15: Asia Hemp Comprehensive Expo

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Interested in hemp? If so, there’s arguably no better place in Asia to get your fix of hemp products than at the Asia Hemp Comprehensive Expo in Hong Kong this month. With more than 100 exhibitors introducing global high-quality CBD products, there’s a lot to learn about this burgeoning industry. The expo also includes a summit and roadshow, where all things hemp will be discussed by industry leaders. Hooray for hemp!

Tue-Wed Jan 14-15, all day; HKD146-687. Kerry Hotel. Tickets.

Jan 19-25: Flower Markets 2020

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Ever meet someone who doesn’t like flowers? We didn’t think so. Hong Kong’s flower markets are a great way to celebrate Spring Festival, with different parks showing off idyllic orchids and other special blooms. The sweet aroma of the plants will put your mind at ease while your friend Meg snaps photos for the ’gram – #like4like.

Sun-Sat Jan 19-25, various times and places; free entry. Victoria Park and Fa Hui Park.

For cool events happening in Macao, click here.

[Cover image via Pixabay 1,2, Of Monsters and Men/Facebook, The Hong Kong Open]