New World Harbour Race returns on Nov 12 and features first-ever harbourside playpark with FTLife

The New World Harbour Race will return to Hong Kong on November 12 as the organizers are debuting the first-ever harbourside playpark on the event day near the finish line in Tsim Sha Tsui. 

The race is sponsored by New World Development Co Ltd and organized by Hong Kong China Swimming Association. 

The harbourside playpark is titled “FTLife Presents: #PowerUp on the Harbour”. It will feature six recreational attractions including trampolines and swings installed on large vessels, enabling the public to immerse in Hong Kong’s waterfront culture. 

At the playpark, citizens not only can discover new moments for snapping fantastic pictures but also take in the stunning Victoria Harbour from a whole new perspective. 

The six attractions are “Harbour on the Roll”, “Harbour Bounce”, “Joyful #PowerUp Floaties Pool”, the New World Harbour Race Mega Buoy, “Infinity Swings” and  “The Wondering Swimmer”. 

The playpark will take place on two large floats located on Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade at the east end of the Avenue of Stars. It will be open from 9 am to 4.45 pm on November 12, with each session lasting 45 minutes. 

“At the Harbour Playpark, we aim to inject vitality into the lives of every family in Hong Kong amidst the hustle and bustle of daily living, said Man Kit Ip, Chief Executive Officer of FTLife. 

“For that, we invite families to experience this sporting event in a new and interactive way as they enjoy quality time and create cherished memories together, enabling them to open up a new world of happiness to live life to the fullest with their loved ones.” 

On-site reservation services and walk-in quotas will not be available. Registration is open from now until 11.59 pm on October 29 (Sun). 

Interested individuals may visit http://www.hkharbourrace.com to register for free. Participants must be at least six years old with a height of one meter or above. Those aged under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or above. 

Should the number of registration entries exceed the limit, a ballot will be drawn by the organizers, who will notify each selected individual by email before November 6. 

Each selected participant is invited to bring along one companion to experience the Harbour Playpark during the assigned session. Participants are advised to arrive at the registration area at least 15 minutes before their scheduled session. 

For further details, please visit the New World Harbour Race website. 

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