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360 Martial Arts Extravaganza Shaolin Kung Fu Boot Camp Improves Youngsters’ Health Through Martial Arts Learn from the Martial Arts Spirit – Be Perseverant and Resilient (Hong Kong, 6 August, 2013) Ngong Ping 360’s annual summertime “360 Martial Arts Extravaganza”, which got underway on June 29, is now in full swing and once again providing guests with a host of enthralling entertainment. This year, in an effort to allow disadvantaged children to also enjoy the show, Ngong Ping 360 launched a summer boot camp and invited a group of youngsters from Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui St. Christopher's Home, to learn basic kung fu moves from genuine Shaolin Kung Fu masters. The initiative is part of the organization’s efforts to promote exercise and healthy living among Hong Kong youth, to introduce them to the cultural roots of Chinese martial art forms and to help instill a sense of perseverance and resilience in their lives. Ngong Ping 360 also invited JuJu Chan, who recently returned from Bulgaria where she represented Hong Kong at the 18th International Taekwondo Federation World Championship, to share her knowledge on Kung Fu and her experience at the tournament with the children. In addition to enjoying the cable car journey, the children, most of who had never before visited Ngong Ping 360, were also treated to a guided tour of Ngong Ping Village, and were entertained by “Shaolin Kung Fu & Jeet Kune Do Showcase”, while Shaolin Kung Fu masters presented the “Xiangxing Fist”, “Damo Sword” and “Eighteen kinds of weapons” and Jeet Kune Do masters also displayed their flexible fist and leg moves. Afterwards, Shaolin Kung Fu masters taught them basic Kung Fu actions. “As one of the main tourist attractions in Hong Kong, Ngong Ping 360 wants to bring joy to as many people as possible. We are also very concerned about the growth of our future masters. Through such healthy activities as Kung Fu, they not 1/7

only learn about martial arts, but also the importance of maintaining perseverance and resilience which will benefit their growth and development,” said Stella Kwan, Head of Commerce and Marketing of Ngong Ping 360. For her part, JuJu Chan encouraged the children never to give up and explained how she overcame obstacles she encountered while learning Kung Fu. She also shared her experiences in participating as Hong Kong’s envoy at an international tournament. “It was such an eye-opening and valuable experience to participate in The 18th International Taekwondo Federation World Championships in Bulgaria and it was my honour to compete with the world-class professional athletes. It has been my dream to be a strong athlete ever since I was little, but I have encountered many difficult moments. I hope you guys won’t give up your own dreams, think outside the box, and do not restrict your lives by the limited resources you may have,” said JuJu. Ngong Ping 360 has tailored many exciting programmes for visitors to the two-month “360 Martial Arts Extravaganza” event which concludes on 1 September. More than enhancing the travel experience for guests, the show can also help them better understand the spirit of Chinese martial arts. For details of Ngong Ping 360 “360 Martial Arts Extravaganza”, please visit our website www.np360.com.hk or contact our Customer Service Hotline at (852) 3666 0606. - End -

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Photos： 1. Ngong Ping 360 arranged a Shaolin Kung Fu boot camp with a guided tour to show the children from Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui St. Christopher's Home around Ngong Ping Village. It was the first visit for most of these children to Ngong Ping 360, and they were all very excited.

2. The Shaolin Kung Fu masters taught the children from Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui St. Christopher's Home basic Kung Fu moves on set, allowing them to experience the fun of Kung Fu.

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3. JuJu Chan, Hong Kong representative of The 18th International Taekwondo Federation World Championships encouraged children from Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui St. Christopher's Home to never give up while sharing her knowledge of kung fu and the experience of participating in an international tournament. Together with the children, JuJu learned basic Kung Fu moves taught by the Shaolin Kung Fu masters.

4. The children from Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui St. Christopher's Home enjoyed the show “Shaolin Kung Fu & Jeet Kune Do Showcase”, Shaolin Kung Fu masters who present the “Xiangxing Fist”, “Damo Sword” and “Eighteen kinds of weapons”, etc. Jeet Kune Do masters also showcased their flexible fist and leg moves.

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Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui St. Christopher's Home Sheng Kung Hui St. Christopher's Home, founded in 1935 by the late Bishop R.O. Hall in Taipo, began as an orphanage taking care of homeless children. But in 1993, following the instigation of new welfare policies, the Home changed its service mode, established 24 small group homes in each district in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories, to provide family-like residential care to children and youth who came from broken families. Today, the Home is the largest non-governmental organization in Hong Kong providing small group home service for children who cannot receive adequate family care, dedicated to help creating and sustaining a caring environment for children and youth to grow, to develop potentials and to live a life of fullness.

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“360 Martial Arts Extravaganza” Programme Timetable (from today until 1 September) Performance

Content

Mini-exhibition

A mini-exhibition which Whole Day showcase interesting facts about Shaolin Kung Fu and Jeet Kune Do, including its origins, philosophy, techniques and 18 types of weapons.

about Shaolin Kung Fu and Jeet Kune Do

Shaolin Kung Fu & Jeet Kune Do Showcase

Kung Fu Snapshot

Show Schedule

Ngong Ping 360 also features the martial arts philosophy of Bruce Lee, who founded Jeet Kune Do and developed this new set of Kung Fu techniques. There will be information also about the essence of Jeet Kune Do which emphasizes speed, power, reaction, quick-hit and the intercepting strategies. Shaolin and Jeet June Do Kung Fu masters to showcase their daring stunts and Kung Fu moves

Monday-Friday: 2 shows per day 12:30pm – 12:50pm 4:00pm – 4:20pm

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: 3 shows per day 12:30pm-12:50pm 2:30pm-2:50pm 4:30pm-4:50pm Guests can also take 10 minutes photo moment after memorable photos with the each show Kung Fu masters Monday-Friday: 2 sessions per day 12:50pm – 1:00pm 4:20pm – 4:30pm Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: 3 sessions per day 12:50pm – 1:00pm 2:50pm-3:00pm 4:50pm-5:00pm

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Fu Kung Fu masters will conduct workshops which demonstrate the basic techniques such as using Nunchucks and Shaolin Luohan Fist

15 minutes workshop on basic Kung Fu skills Monday-Friday: 1 workshop per day 2:30pm-2:45pm Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: 2 workshops per day 1:15pm-1:30pm 3:15pm-3:30pm

Kung-fu trick arts

Reminder: Free coupons will be distributed in Ngong Ping Village on a first-come-first-served basis. Guests can also call the Ngong Ping 360 Customer Service Hotline at (852) 3666 0606 for reservations related Kung-fu related trick arts for Whole Day guests to take pictures with special effects.

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