Japanese doughnut chain Mister Donut debuts in Hong Kong
Invest Hong Kong announced that Japanese doughnut chain Mister Donut officially opened its first store in Hong Kong today (October 26), bringing the popular donut brand to the city as part of its overseas expansion plan in the region.
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Dr Jimmy Chiang said, "We are happy to see that a famous Japanese food brand has established its foothold in Hong Kong. The city, as a well-known food paradise, is an ideal place for companies to promote their brands to the world. We wish the brand every success in Hong Kong and beyond."
The opening of Mister Donut in Hong Kong is a partnership between Duskin Co Ltd from Japan and a local franchisee, Dragon Circle Enterprise Limited. The Chief Executive Officer of Dragon Circle Enterprise Limited, Ms Fanny Su, said that the company sees a huge opportunity for Mister Donut in Hong Kong. That is why it is bringing the brand here to meet local needs.
She said, "Our market research shows that there is a huge potential customer base in Hong Kong. They are so looking forward to the Mister Donut brand coming to Hong Kong. That is why we are bringing the brand to the city. We will open the second shop by the end of this year, and nine in total by 2027."
The new store is located in an art shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui, offering a wide range of popular donuts made with the same quality ingredients as in Japan, according to Ms Su. Its signature donut is the Pon de Ring which is loved both in Japan and abroad for its soft, airy and chewy texture.
Mister Donut is one of Duskin's food businesses. As part of Duskin's expansion plan, the company has set out to assess and proceed with entering additional Asian markets while developing its businesses in existing locations.
For more information about Mister Donut, please visit www.misterdonut.jp.
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Japanese doughnut chain Mister Donut debuts in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Japanese doughnut chain Mister Donut debuts in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LCSD's "Cheers!" Series to present family entertainment programmes from December to March next year
The "Cheers!" Series, presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department,will be held from December to March next year. Eight local and visiting performing groupsare invited to give audiences fabulous family entertainment programmes, covering dance, music, puppetry and music theatre performances, which are ideal for friends and families to celebrate fun-filled winter festivities together.
"Släpstick" from the Netherlands will make its Hong Kong debut with "Schërzo", a performance blending music and comedy elements. With virtuosic musicianship and hilarious physical language, the five musicians of the troupe will deliver an absurd and entertaining musical feast for all ages. Australia's Windmill Theatre Company will present the puppetry show "Grug and the Rainbow". Grug is a character from the much-loved picture books by the Australian writer Ted Prior. The grassy little friend will return to Hong Kong to meet his fans and toddlers and embark on a heart-warming adventure full of surprises.
The performances prepared by local performing groups are also exciting. Local a cappella group Boonfaysau will kick off the series with a new a cappella musical, "Peter and the Wolf", featuring a rearranged version of Prokofiev's classic symphonic tale for children by local composer Austin Leung, as well as original Cantonese songs with lyrics written by renowned lyricist and film director Norris Wong, to delight the audience. In the Musical Fairy Tales: "Goldipegs & The Three Cellos", Premiere Performances of Hong Kong will bring together local music ensembles and musicians to present three musical fairy tales, from Ferdinand the Bull who enjoys flowers, to the Frog Prince awaiting his royal kiss, and Goldipegs who enters the home of a family of cellos and discovers amazing music.
"The Snowman & The Bear" concert will return this winter, with the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong performing live on stage alongside the screening of the two Christmas animated films accompanied by storytelling and singing, bringing audiences into a dreamlike winter world. In the "A Christmas Wish for Peace On Earth" concert, the Hong Kong Oratorio Society will collaborate with Hong Kong Strings and a number of musicians to present a variety of classical Christmas pieces, classic Christmas carols, and a new Christmas suite by local composer Alfred Wong.
Local puppet theatre troupe Make Friends With Puppetwill stage a children's puppet musical "Winter in Sweetyland 2024 - Snowy Dreams", which uses cute puppets and original music to tell a touching story of Cotton Candy, who decides to find winter for saving Sweetyland, sending audiences into a sweet and cosy world of candy. Featuring dancers from the professional tap dance company R&T (Rhythm & Tempo) and child performers, "Papa is My New Classmate" is a tap theatre show that combines tap dance and local folk songs to bring back memories and feelings for grown-ups while introducing children to the music of an earlier era.
For programme dates, venues and ticket prices of the "Cheers!" Series, please see the Annex. Tickets will be available from October 28 (Monday) onwardsat URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. Various discount schemes, such as package discount and family package discount, will be offered. For programme enquiries and discount schemes, please call 2268 7323 or visitwww.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/f_entertainment/groups_1809.html.
LCSD's "Cheers!" Series to present family entertainment programmes from December to March next year Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LCSD's "Cheers!" Series to present family entertainment programmes from December to March next year Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
