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Matilda Sedan Chair Race and Bazaar, 

Hong Kong, China

01 Nov 2009 - 30 Nov 2009  

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.

Times
Race beings at 1000. Bazaar opens at noon.


Kids' Stuff  Spectacle  Food & Drink  Entertainment  Other 


Where?

Matilda International Hospital

The Peak

Getting There

Tram: the Peak Tram funicular railway takes passengers to the top of the Peak.

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Matilda Sedan Chair Race Charities Fund

41 Mount Kellett Road
The Peak

Hong Kong
China

Tel +852 2849 6938.
Email 

Website  www.sedanchairace.org

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