Hong Kong Olympic Piazza to be opened in Tsim Sha Tsui

HONG KONG, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong Tourism Board announced Thursday that it will stage the Hong Kong Olympic Piazzaat Hong Kong Cultural Center Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui from July 25 to August 24 to create a strong Olympic atmosphere in this popular tourist district.

The piazza is designed to provide dynamic entertainment and information, said Gilly Wong, general manager of destination marketing of Hong Kong Tourism Board.

The visual treat will include broadcast of the Olympic competitions on the world's largest plasma TV and big TV screens, as well as on the facade of Hong Kong Cultural Center, which will be turned into a 22-meter projection screen, Gilly Wong said.

There will also be various Olympic-themed decorations, which will provide excellent backdrops for photos. These include the Olympic Torch, medal-winning Fuwa lantern display, medal presentation podium, lighting trail and mock-up of the National Aquatics Center, or the "Water Cube", which will feature a spectacular light show, Wong said, adding that on every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, there will be parades featuring local student performances that showcase Hong Kong's vibrancy and traditional Chinese culture.

On the information side, the piazza is equipped with a range of facilities and displays, including Olympic information kiosks, exhibition and e-books about the Olympic Equestrian Events. There are also information about the Olympic Games, Wong said.

In order to provide visitors with further information about Hong Kong, the Tourism Board will set up a dedicated area to highlight Hong Kong's diverse tourist attractions, and arrange staff to assist in visitors' itinerary-planning and inquiries on-site.