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11/01/2009 - 11/30/2009Matilda Sedan Chair Race and Bazaar
Hong Kong,
China
The annual Sedan Chair Race is the main fundraising event for Hong Kong's Matilda International Hospital. The event is popular with businesses, schools, clubs and organisations, and many of these groups enter sponsored teams that must carry a sedan chair around the Peak following one of two different routes. Contested in good humour, this is a friendly event which boasts a great atmosphere and plenty of additional entertainment and attractions ranging from food stalls to a craft market. The race dates back to 1970 when an innovative nurse came up with the idea to raise funds for the hospital that was threatened with closure. Today the race raises over HK$2 million each year for various local charities.
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Spectacle
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Other
Hours: Race beings at 1000. Bazaar opens at noon.
Cost: Free.
Where: Matilda International Hospital
The Peak
Hong Kong, China
Getting there:
Tram: the Peak Tram funicular railway takes passengers to the top of the Peak.
Contact Information:
Matilda Sedan Chair Race Charities Fund
41 Mount Kellett Road
The Peak
Hong Kong
China
Telephone: +852 2849 6938.
Email: admin@sedanchairace.org
Website: www.sedanchairace.org
