HONG KONG (Nov. 7, 2024) – The Hari Hong Kong is pulling out all the stops to mark Christmas and New Year’s Eve with merry good cheer, hosting a Christmas market to raise money for charity, festive brunches, lunches and dinners, a stay replete with a chocolate muffin Christmas tree, and more. Situated in the heart of Wan Chai, the...
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