Govt satisfied with first Kai Tak Arena concert
[RTHK] - 12/20/2024
Officials said they were satisfied with the inaugural concert that was being held at the Kai Tak Arena on Friday, saying it had generally met the government's expectations. The show was aimed at testing the venue’s readiness for hosting mega events and its possible impact on the surrounding (…)
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