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sky100 Proudly Presents “Yesterday Once More”

Revisit the Colourful Story of Hong Kong on a Journey Through Time

Discover a New Way to Explore the City with an Innovative VR Guide

(Hong Kong, 19 June 2017) Renowned for its stunning panoramic views, sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck enables visitors to witness Hong Kong’s history through breathtaking views of the city’s skyline, where old and new stand side by side. Now, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), sky100 proudly presents its “Yesterday Once More” summer promotion from 22nd July to 3rd September. For children, the Sky-high Children’s Paradise creative booklet and various weekend workshops offer a glimpse into their parents’ and grandparents’ younger years, offering a unique opportunity for different generations to connect and share with one another. Senior visitors will also love trying out the newly-installed, innovative VR guide and exploring the city from a new perspective. Delightful Surprises with Classic Street Scenes This summer, sky100 will showcase what life was like in olden days with iconic local scenes from the past decades: 1. Old Shopping Street: From the east side of the deck, you can admire the towering skyscrapers across Victoria Harbour. Then, as you turn around, you will find yourself standing in front of old tenement buildings and shops with retro signs and mailboxes! There’s even an egg waffle cart and a flour doll stall to take you back to the golden days of the 70s! 2. Giant Hong Kong Board Game: Before electronic games were widely available, most kids played card games and board games. During leisure time, chess was always a popular choice! This summer, sky100 is bringing you a giant revival of a classic board game, so you and your family and friends can play together. Remember to take lots of pictures and selfies – the vibrant backdrop is sure to make every picture a cherished memory! 3. “Our Estate, Our Home”: The north side of sky100 will be transformed into a reimagined public housing estate, including a multi-purpose mahjong cum dining table, old-time television, vintage radio and cassette player! This special setting will also feature an old-time photo studio and barber shop, offering everyone the opportunity to travel back in time and experience the long-gone lifestyle of the older generation.

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4. “Sky Theatre”: Known as the “Eastern Hollywood”, Hong Kong has always been a pioneer of the Chinese movie market, and is still Asia’s leading film production and export base. Ever since the boom in local films in the 70s and 80s, watching movies has been a favourite activity for generations of locals. At our unique Sky Theatre, you can immerse yourself in a world of retro hand-painted style movie posters, and colourful hand-written tickets. Don’t miss the chance to revisit the glorious days of Hong Kong’s movie theatres! 5. “Uniquely Red Minibus”: Locals are no strangers to iconic minibuses with their red or green tops. Hustling and bustling throughout Hong Kong, not only are these minibuses one of the most popular forms of transportation, they also play a significant role in Hong Kong’s local culture. Red minibuses stand out for their flexibility as they do not have fixed schedules or routes. Just slap on a destination sign and they can go anywhere! This summer, you can find one of these legendary vehicles revived at sky100, giving everyone a chance to play driver! 6. “Store 393”: Many locals spent their childhood and teenage years around stores, and now sky100 is bringing those memories back with Store 393. Located 393 metres above sea level, Store 393 will be filled to the brim with nostalgic snacks, drinks and toys. Step into Store 393 and relive your youthful years! There will also be a vintage pillar postbox for you to mail postcards and share the joy of your sky-high experience with family and friends. Free Sky-high Children’s Paradise Booklet During the promotion period, Child ticket holders visiting sky100 will receive a free Sky-high Children’s Paradise booklet inspired by a popular children’s magazine first published in 1953. Beneath its colourful cover you’ll find traditional local games, such as painting exercises, spot the difference and the classic paper-and-pencil game Peaceful War. Parents can now share their childhood experiences with their own children! Embark on a VR Sky-high Exploration of Hong Kong After taking a trip down memory lane, you can explore Hong Kong with cutting-edge virtual reality technology. Embark on an exciting 360° VR journey across the city with sky100’s mobile app: explore local attractions one by one, and see Hong Kong’s past and present side by side. Creative Ways to Preserve Local Culture Minibuses are a popular transportation option in Hong Kong, and the white, red and blue destination signs are one of their most iconic and recognizable features. Have you ever dreamt of having your own one-of-a-kind sign? Mr. Mak Kam-sang, the only remaining minibus sign-writer in Hong Kong, will showcase his craft and draw on his 30-plus years of experience to host workshops in sky100 on 29th July and 19th August. More details and reservation of the workshop will be available on the sky100

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website in early July. Only a limited number of seats will be available on a first come, first served basis, so mark your calendar and don’t miss out! Every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm, you can also design a T-shirt (HK$298 each) featuring your own painting or photo of Hong Kong to create a one-off souvenir!

─ End ─ Details of “Yesterday Once More”* Date : 22nd July (Saturday) to 3rd September 2017 (Sunday) Hours : Sunday to Thursday – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last admission at 8:30 p.m.)

Friday to Saturday – 10 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. (last admission at 10 p.m.)

Location : sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck, 100/F, International Commerce Centre, Kowloon Station, Hong Kong

Hotline : 852 - 2613 3888 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) *The opening hours of sky100 are subject to change. Visitors are advised to check the details, opening hours and event timetables at sky100’s official website before their visit. Terms and conditions apply, please refer to the sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck official website. For details of sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck, please visit the sky100 official website (www.sky100.com.hk), facebook page (www.facebook.com/sky100hk) and weibo (http://weibo.com/sky100hk).

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About sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties, sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck is located on the 100th floor of International Commerce Centre, the tallest building in Hong Kong. At 393 metres above sea level, it is the only indoor observation deck in Hong Kong offering 360-degree views of the territory and its famous Victoria Harbour. This world-class attraction is complemented by a well-connected transportation network and prestigious shopping mall. It also features Hong Kong’s fastest double-deck high-speed elevators, which reach the 100th floor in just 60 seconds. sky100 introduces the features of Hong Kong’s culture and its unique story via the upgraded sky100 interactive mobile app and regular festive campaigns. It proudly offers visitors and their loved ones Hong Kong’s most memorable sky-high experience in every season and at all times of day. With the official opening of Café 100 by The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong on the west side of the deck, sky100 is the first observation deck to have an F&B outlet operated by The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. Guests can savour exclusive delicacies and enjoy captivating views of the city’s skyline, a truly double delight of taste and visual pleasure. sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck has received the Certificate of Excellence for three consecutive years since 2014 from renowned travel website TripAdvisor in recognition of its breath-taking views and outstanding hospitality. It is also one of the eight founding members of the Hong Kong Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, as well as the only member in Hong Kong of the World Federation of Great Towers.

This press release is issued by Joyous Communications on behalf of sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck. For media enquiries, please contact:

sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck

Ms. Tweety Ho

Tel: (852) 2613 3831

Email: tweetyho@sky100.com.hk

Joyous Communications

Ms. Claudia Lo / Natalie Chung

Tel: (852) 2560 8551 or (852) 2560 8232

Email: claudialo@joyoushk.com / nataliechung@joyoushk.com

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This summer, sky100 will showcase what life was like in the olden days with iconic local scenes from the past decades: Old Shopping Street, Giant Hong Kong Board Game, Our Estate, Our Home, Sky-high Theatre, Uniquely Red Minibus, and Store 393.