Monday, May 5, 2014

Asian Racing Conference opens in Hong Kong

The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Leung Chun-ying, struck a ceremonial gong to signal the start of the 35th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) during a stunning opening ceremony and gala dinner at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Monday night.
The regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region hung proudly alongside those of the Asian Racing Federation's member nations and regions as Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman T. Brian Stevenson welcomed a record number of almost 800 delegates, as well as media and invited guests, gathered from around the globe. The guests included Louis Romanet, Chairman of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, and Ingmar de Vos, Secretary General of the International Equestrian Federation.
Stevenson spoke of Hong Kong's "amazing vibrancy and blend of cultures" as he addressed those present ahead of what is the world's largest and most significant horseracing industry conference

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