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Out & About – What You’ve Been Up To in November

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BOX OF HOPE DELIVERIES AT DBIS

DBIS students took part in the annual Box of Hope campaign last month, packing shoeboxes of gifts and essentials which will be sent to children in need in Hong Kong and across Asia. The students made their boxes at home and brought them to school for collection on November 4.

[PHOTOS COURTESY OF DBIS.]

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DB RUNNERS ON THE ACTION ASIA PODIUM

In Action Asia Event’s Hysan Island Hike and Run, held on November 13, competitors chose to run either the 5km, 14km or 22km course. A special shout out goes to DB residents Delphine Riche- Franz, who placed third in the 22km and Maggie Cvetkovic, who placed second in the 14km.

[PHOTOS COURTESY OF Action Asia Events.]

CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN ON HEADLAND DRIVE

Headland Drive was crammed with witches, vampires, goblins and ghouls on October 31 as kids and their parents got together to have their photos taken and trick or treat.

[PHOTOS BY Richard Gordon – www.richardgordonphotography.com.]

PRIZE WINNERS IN THE HALLOWEEN DRESS-UP COMPETITION

On October 31, China Visual held an awards ceremony to celebrate the winners of its Halloween Dress-Up Competition at Natural Space, the new photography and exhibition studio in DB North Plaza. The competition drew 41 participants of all ages.

Congratulations to Zoe Davis and her four-legged friends for placing first for best costume (individual), which won her a HK$10,000 voucher to spend at Natural Space, a HK$3,000 cash voucher and a medal. For more photos of the prize winners, visit bit.ly/3UjSm2U.

[PHOTOS COURTESY OF Herman@ChinaVisual.]

SCARY FUN AT THE NIGHT MARKET

Residents headed to the Handmade Hong Kong Halloween Market on October 30 in DB Plaza to stock up on scary costumes, Jack-o-lanterns and more.

[PHOTOS BY Richard Gordon – www.richardgordonphotography.com.]

SHOPPING THE DB CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Residents made their way to the Discovery Bay Christmas markets in DB Plaza on November 13 and 27 to stock up on under-the-tree presents and stocking fillers.

[PHOTOS BY Baljit Gidwani – www.evoqueportraits.com]

MARKING POLISH INDEPENDENCE DAY

On November 13, residents joined their Polish neighbours and members of Hong Kong’s wider Polish community on Tai Pak Wan to celebrate Poland’s Independence Day.

The event was organised by DB Plaza-based Polish grocery store POLISHFOOD.hk, who sponsored a kabanos eating competition. Everyone was asked to bring their own picnic food, whether Polish or international, to enjoy on the day. [PHOTOS COURTESY OF Marcin @POLISHFOOD.hk.]

UNVEILING THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN DB NORTH

Discovery Bay got the festive season off to a cracking start with a traditional Christmas Lighting Ceremony and Parade at DB North Plaza on the evening of November 25.

As the fake snow fell, residents were treated to a Christmas choir, dance performances and a live band.

[PHOTOS BY Raphael Blet.]

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