This
landmark
event
organized
in
collaboration
with
Miramar
Travel
and
Consulate
General
of
Türkiye
in
Hong
Kong
was
a
milestone
step
towards
recognition
of
Hong
Kong
as
a
Muslim-friendly
destination
as
it
brought
together
nearly
200
Guests
representing
the
local
Muslim
community,
diplomats
from
the
Middle
East
and
Asia,
local
government
officials
from
the
tourism
sector,
and
media
to
symbolically
break
the
fast
and
enjoy
an
evening
of
togetherness
and
cultural
discovery,
and
a
variety
of
halal
dining
options.
It
was
also
an
opportunity
to
shine
a
spotlight
on
the
hotel’s
Muslim-friendly
facilities
and
services,
recently
distinguished
with
After the sunset prayer led by the Chief Imam of Hong Kong, Mufti Muhammad Arshad, and symbolic breaking of the fast with dates and lentil soup, followed by welcoming remarks from the three co-hosts: Mr Alexander Wassermann, Head of Hotels & Serviced Apartments, Miramar Group, Mr Alex Lee, General Manager of Miramar Travel, and Mr. Kerim Sercan Evcin, Consul General of Türkiye in Hong Kong, as well as the Guest of Honour, Mr. Clarence Leung, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, HKSAR Government, all guests including
12 Consuls General from the Middle East and Asia representing Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and the Philippines enjoyed a sumptuous Halal buffet showcasing a variety of specialty dishes from Chinese to Mediterranean cuisines. The cross-cultural experience was entwined with a traditional music performance, Turkish shadow puppet theatre, and ended with interactive Turkish Bazaar serving traditional snacks enjoyed during the holy period of Ramadan including the coffee brewed in the hot sand.Mrs. Angelina Cheung, Commissioner for Tourism, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Tourism Commission said, “I am very happy to participate in tonight’s Ramadan Iftar Dinner. I am also pleased to see the trade proactively work hand in hand with the Government to develop the Middle East and ASEAN markets and offer more suitable dining options for Muslim visitors, including high-end Chinese cuisines. As of now, more than 140 restaurants have received Halal-certification. The Government is strengthening efforts to develop markets in the Middle East and ASEAN, and encouraging various sectors of the community to enhance tourism‑support facilities with a view to attracting more high‑end visitors.”
Located just a stroll away from the Kowloon Mosque in the heart of the city’s shopping mecca, The Mira Hong Kong, is a Muslim-friendly hotel with top-notch Halal dining options including Cantonese fine dining at MICHELIN-recommended Cuisine Cuisine at The Mira, an Arabic speaking Guest Ambassador, delicious 24/7 in-room dining menu in Arabic serving Asian and Western favorites, a spacious open-air lounge Vibes hidden in the courtyard oasis-like setting, plus expansive wellness facilities at MiraSpa. Meanwhile, the fabled Chinese fairy-tale themed boutique hotel, Mira Moon – overlooking the Victoria Harbour on Hong Kong Island and located just a short stroll from the iconic Wan Chai Mosque as well as HKCEC – is fitted with necessary Muslim-friendly amenities and offers a Halal breakfast set to international travellers.
“Our luxurious urban oasis in Tsim Sha Tsui, The Mira Hong Kong, and enchanting boutique hotel in Causeway Bay, Mira Moon, accredited by the world’s leading authority on halal travel, CrescentRating, are ready to cater to the needs of discerning Muslim travellers,” shared Alexander Wassermann, Head of Hotels & Serviced Apartments, Miramar Group. “All of our employees have received extensive training on halal food and halal travel practices implemented at our hotels. Our Team looks forward to welcoming more Muslim Guests from around the world and we aim to be the preferred Chinese dining destination in Hong Kong for the local Muslim community.”
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