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16.5-meter-high "Rubber Duck" @ Harbour City

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Making its 1st Appearance in Greater China

HONG KONG, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong largest shopping mall Harbour City has invited Dutch conceptual artist Florentijn Hofman to exhibit his classic masterpiece -- a gigantic inflatable "Rubber Duck" -- in Greater China for the very first time. With Victoria Harbour as its giant bathtub, the 16.5-meter high "Rubber Duck" is literally the first Hong Kong maritime art exhibition.

Rubber Duck @ Harbour City
Rubber Duck @ Harbour City

Since 2007, "Rubber Duck" has traveled various countries and cities, including Osaka, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Amsterdam and many more.

The 16.5-meter-high "Rubber Duck" approximately 6-storey high art piece takes obvious inspirations from the all-time favorite soft yellow bath time toy, using the latest inflatable techniques. The result is a floating art piece that will make a unique contrast with the surrounding environment providing audiences with an abundance of photo-taking opportunities.

Rubber Duck @ Harbour City
Rubber Duck @ Harbour City

The exhibition extends from Victoria Harbour to Ocean Terminal Forecourt, with the installation of 24 "Rubber Ducks" and a "Rubber Duck" photo exhibition at the Gallery by the Harbour showcasing all the locales the "Rubber Duck" has visited throughout the years. The gallery is decorated like a cabin with different details like 1000 "Rubber Ducks" within a wooden bin, life savers and more in hopes it will replicate the experience of traveling with "Rubber Duck".

Rubber Duck Photo Exhibition
Rubber Duck Photo Exhibition

1. 16.5 meter-high Gigantic Inflatable "Rubber Duck" 
Date 2 May - 9 June, 2013
Time 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Venue Ocean Terminal, Harbour City
   
2. "Rubber Duck" Photo Exhibition 
Date 1 May - 29 May, 2013
Time 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Venue Gallery by the Harbour

Grab a Quack Bite

Riding on the exhibition, some F&B outlets are offering dishes with "Duck" element or "yellow" in color. Participating F&B outlets: Al Molo, BLT Steak, Bo-Lo'GNE Cafe and Bar, Cafe Marco, Paul Lafayet, Strawberry Forever Grand Dessert, Super Star Seafood Restaurant

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel Rubber Duck Package

Rubber Duck Menu & Hotel Room
Rubber Duck Menu & Hotel Room

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel offers rooms and suites feature breathtaking views of the "Rubber Duck".

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Source: Harbour City Estates Limited
Keywords: Entertainment Travel
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