2022 CTBC Invitational Golf Tournament to kick off in Kaohsiung

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- CTBC Bank will host the 2022 CTBC Invitational, an annual women’s golf tournament at the Kaohsiung Golf and Country Club from Dec 29, with total prize money of NT$5 million up for grabs. (NT$100=RM14.37)

In a statement, the bank said the three-day tournament is open to the public for free and it can also be watched online or on television via Facebook and YouTube.

The CTBC lady golf stars namely, Teresa Lu, Cheng Ssu-chia, Hou Yu-sang, Vivian Hou, An Ho-yu, Jessica Peng, June Ting and Heather Lin are among the 64 players from Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand to vie for the championship and the top prize of NT$1 million.

Addressing the pre-tournament news conference on Dec 26, CTBC Holding vice chairman, Thomas Chen said that CTBC has been working on five areas of welfare focus namely charity, anti-drug, sports, education, and arts and culture.

“Through sponsorship of various sports such as golf, baseball, basketball, and e-sports as well as a long-term investment in charity, anti-drug, arts, and education, CTBC encourages and supports disadvantaged young people and students in Taiwan for them to have more opportunities to achieve their dreams in life,” said Chen.

CTBC has hosted the women's golf tournament since 2012, and this year is the first time it will take place in Kaohsiung, where a star-studded lineup of players is set to compete.

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FOR INSTAGRAM CHECK-IN: THE MOST HEARTWARMING FESTIVE LANDMARKS IN HONG KONG

 

Brought to you by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the city’s tallest outdoor Christmas tree sits centrestage at the romantic Christmas town in West Kowloon Cultural District harbourfront. 

HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The winters may be gentle in Hong Kong, but the festive spirit here shines bright in the region. Heartstring-tugging, romance-inviting Christmas décor is just part and parcel of the whole holiday experience — and here are five dazzlingly Instagrammable spots that you and your beloved friends and family should not miss in the coming weeks:
 

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Hong Kong WinterFest – The Tallest Outdoor Christmas Tree in Town

This holiday season, an over-20-metre, gloriously lit Christmas tree sits centrestage at the romantic Christmas town in West Kowloon Cultural District harbourfront — the heartland of Hong Kong WinterFest — brought to you by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Featuring music and special twinkling lighting effects, the city’s tallest outdoor Christmas tree, paired with gorgeous panoramic views of the world-famous Victoria Harbour, will be tempting your smartphone camera. Don’t forget to visit Christmas Wonderland during the Christmas period, where Christmas-themed lodges await you to embark on a fantastic Christmas journey.

Date: 25 November 2022 – 1 January 2023

Venue: Harbourside Lawn West, West Kowloon Cultural District

Harbour City – A Shimmering Fantasy Fairyland

One of the largest shopping malls in town has turned into a “Unicorn Merry-Go-Round Paradise” this year, leading visitors to the land of fairytales. Walking through the Ocean Terminal Forecourt, visitors will be surrounded by a myriad of sparkling Christmas trees, both earth-bound and sky-high. Also not to be missed: the Unicorn Merry-Go-Round Palace, featuring hundreds of glamourous star-like lights hanging from the ceiling: the best photo spots for your Instagram post!

Date: 17 November 2022 – 2 January 2023

Venue: 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Lee Tung Avenue – Asia’s Largest Disco Ball Decoration

It’s all about the glitz and glam this festive season at Lee Tung Avenue. Asia’s biggest disco ball — at 7 metres tall, and covered in over 2000 mirror pieces — hovers over the Avenue’s tree-lined walkway, while golden hits from the 70s and 80s blast through the air.

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