The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will host the annual International Arts Carnival between July 8 and Aug 14, offering an array of inspirational and enjoyable programs for families and children. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

HONG KONG – Hong Kong's summer just got a lot cooler with the dates for the annual International Arts Carnival fixed between July 8 and August 14.

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The organizers aim to offer a dazzling array of inspirational and enjoyable programs for families and children.

In this year’s carnival, three programs are picked to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

They are the opening program “Cinderella”, jointly presented with the Hong Kong Ballet; "Creature: Installation" by Stalker Theatre (Australia); and "Why Why Tell Me Why – A Music Carnival" by Ksana Productions.

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Tickets are available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) starting Wednesday. For credit card telephone bookings, people can call 2111 5999, or use the mobile ticketing app "My URBITX".

For program inquiries and concessionary schemes, members of the public can call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.

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