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October is such a fun month, isn&#8217;t it? The weather is perfect (not too hot, not too cold) and there is a lot of festivity in the air. For Hong Kongers, not only is there the Mid-Autumn Festival at the beginning of the month, but also a horde of events throughout the month. Whether you are a music lover, a food aficionado or a sports freak,&nbsp;there&#8217;s something for everyone this October.&nbsp;
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ABBA Tribute Show
Tribute group ABBA MANIA returns to Hong Kong, which means it’s time to break out the flared trousers and have the time of your life. Recreating the final 1979 concert of its sensational Swedish namesake, Abba Mania will take audiences on a vibrant journey through song and dance.
28-29 October 
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts 
1, Gloucester Road, Wan Chai 
HK$295-HK$695 
lunchbox-productions.com
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Marco Polo Bierfest
For its 25th consecutive year, Marco Polo Hong Kong brings gourmands the most authentic German beer and cuisine. With a view overlooking Victoria Harbour, guests can expect a range of traditional German weissbier and dunkel. 
Expect things to take a turn for the sillier as the festival features performances from the Notenhobler Band – the official Marco Polo Bierfest band since 1994. Rumour has it that one of the staples in their musical repertoire is the Chicken Dance.
20 October-11 November 
Viewing platform, Level 6, Marco Polo Hong Kong 
Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon 
HK$120-HK$280 
gbfhk.com
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The Roots of Flamenco
The living tradition of Flamenco arrives in Hong Kong with a world tour featuring two of the art form’s biggest proponents, Sonia Olla and Ismael Fernández. 
Flamenco’s “Golden Couple”, whose performances New York Times critic Brian Seibert called “a furnace of earthy sensuality”, will stage a two-day show with accompaniment from world-renowned pianist Chano Dominguez.
11-12 October, 8pm 
Lecture Hall, Sheung Wan 
Civic Centre 
HK$300-HK$580 
rootsofflamenco.com
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The Naked Magicians
Aussie comedy veterans The Naked Magicians return to Hong Kong this month with their critically acclaimed live show featuring full-frontal illusions and hilarious innuendo. The dashing duo performs an array of classic magic routines while stripping down to nothing but top hats and capes. Decidedly R-rated, the show guarantees plenty of laughs on your next group date.
25-27 October, 8pm 
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts 
1, Gloucester Road, 
Wan Chai 
HK$395-HK$595 
nakedmagicians.com
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Verdi’s Aϊda
Celebrations commemorating the 20th anniversary of the HKSAR’s establishment continue this month with the arrival of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aϊda. Notable for its four-act structure and central place in the operatic canon, this production is the result of a new collaboration between the Shanghai Opera House and Opera Hong Kong. 
China’s brightest contributors to the operatic arts are represented, with singers He Hui and Hao Jiang Tian among them. Aficionados of Verdi’s works can also expect an exciting accompaniment harnessing the talents of mainland China’s best orchestras, including the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra.
10-15 October, 7:30pm 
Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre 
HK$150-HK$1,080 
operahongkong.org
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Tennis Open 2017
The atmosphere is thick with anticipation as some of the biggest names in professional women’s tennis prepare to return to Hong Kong for the 2017 WTA Tour. Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams is joined by former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki, in addition to a host of other leading players from the Asia-Pacific region. Be sure to catch a few of the tournament’s first and qualifying rounds, as admission is free on a first-come first-served basis.
7-15 October 
Victoria Park, 
Causeway Bay 
HK$160-HK$880 
hktennisopen.hk

What to do and see in Hong Kong this October

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As Spain’s National Day on 12 October approaches, Hong Kong’s Iberian community is abuzz with preparations for its extended celebration. A wide range of cultural activities have been lined up for the month’s social calendar: from events in gastronomy and music to history and arts.
We’re most looking forward to the Latin Party at Zafran, as well as the VIP party by jewellery icon ARTĒ Madrid at Armani Aqua. The same company will also be holding a special artistic workshop for art jewellery enthusiasts. Meanwhile, foodies would love the Seminar-Brunch at Zafran, as well as Estrella Damm’s Tapas Journey.
We’ve listed some of the other highlights below to mark on your diary. For the full schedule, visit <a href="http://www.spanish-october.com">www.spanish-october.com</a>.
10 Oct: Fiesta Nacional Española / National Day Cocktail 
The Consulate General of Spain hosts a reception receiving Spanish citizens, government officials and friends. 
By invitation only
12 Oct: The Roots of Flamenco (Esencia Flamenca) 
The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 comes to the 852 featuring Flamenco’s Golden Couple Sonia Olla &amp; Ismael Fernández. 
Time &amp; Venue: 8pm, Lecture Hall – Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen&#8217;s Road Central, Sheung Wan
7-10 Oct: Clara Ramona and co. presents: Special Flamenco Dance Workshops with Pol Vaquero 
Where: Cheong Hong Mansion, 1/F Flat E, 25-33 Johnston Rd, Wan Chai
19 Oct: Asia Society/Ruta de la Plata book 
A discussion on The Silver Way-OBOR: Models of Globalization 
Time &amp; Venue: 6-8pm, Asia Society Hong Kong Center 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, Hong Kong 
Price: HK$200 for Asia Society Members/ Friends of the Consulates General of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Spain and Venezuela. Non-members: HK$350
14, 16, 25 Oct / 4 Nov: Spanish Classes and more at the Hong Kong Institute of Languages 
A round of activities kick off with an Open Day on the 14th for both kids and adults, featuring quizzes, complimentary language evaluations, snacks, free gifts, drinks and a fun workshop at 2pm for the little ones. On the 16th and 25th, adults can come in for trial lessons from beginner to intermediate levels. A Spanish handicraft-making class, named Con Manos (With Hands), will be held for kids on 4 November. 
Venue: 6/F Wellington Plaza, 56-58 Wellington Street, Central
30 Oct: Spain – A legacy in History 
Spanish history revealed through displays of Royal manuscripts and memorabilia of the Spanish Empire during critical times. 
Time &amp; Venue: Puerta Roja, 189 Queen&#8217;s Rd W, Sheung Wan. <a href="http://www.puerta-roja.com/">www.puerta-roja.com</a>

Spanish October launches a month-long celebration of flamenco, food and fiesta

Hong Kongers have yet another reason to look forward to the festive season in October. There are a slew of movies releasing this month, and there’s something for everyone – from docu-style The Helper based on Hong Kong’s domestic workers to Hollywood biggie Blade Runner 2049, starring 2017 Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling. Here’s our list of must-see movies for October:
<h4>The Lego Ninjago Movie</h4>
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In this big-screen Ninjago adventure, Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, and his friends, who are all secret warriors and LEGO Master Builders, are called to action in the battle for Ninjago City. Led by the worldly wise and wise-cracking kung fu master Wu, they have to beat the Worst Guy Ever, Garmadon, an evil warlord and also Lloyd’s father. 
This epic showdown will test the fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to fight their inner demons and pull together to unleash their true power.
Releasing on 28 September 2017
<h4>The Mountain Between Us</h4>
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Directed by Academy Award nominee Hany Abu-Asad and starring Academy award winner Kate Winslet and Idris Elba, this movie promises a gripping storyline, backed by some stellar performances. Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers are forced to forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow-covered mountain. When they realise there’s no help coming, they embark on a terrifying journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, backing each other every step of the way and sparking an unlikely attraction.
Releasing on 5 October 2017
<h4>Blade Runner 2049</h4>
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In this neo-noir sci-fi film, Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that could potentially plunge society into a state of complete chaos. His discovery leads him on a mission to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. As a sequel to the cult movie Blade Runner, released in 1982, this one has a lot of hype to live up to.
Releasing on 5 October 2017
<h4>The Helper</h4>
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The Helper is a feature-length documentary chronicling the lives of Hong Kong’s migrant domestic worker population. The film reveals the unheard stories of the unsung (s)heroes around us, from Liza Avelino, a domestic helper who climbs mountains in her spare time to Nurul Hidayah, a single mother with a harrowing story of survival. Choosing to leave their homeland and separated from their families, the stories uncover an inspiring tale of grit, pride and determination.
Releasing on 10 October 2017
<h4>Victoria and Abdul</h4>
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When Abdul Karim (starring Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he finds favour with the Queen (starring Academy Award winner Judi Dench) herself. As the Queen challenges the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle attempt to destroy. The film humanises the lofty and idealised British monarch.
Releasing on 19 October 2017
Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay

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