Silvermine Bay Music Festival 2013

Love seeing Mui Wo come alive!

 If only this could be a monthly flea market.

Dragonboat festival 2013

This year's dragonboat race took place during a Very Hot weather warning. So don't expect too many photos from me.

 I was too busy taking cover under the shade.

And munching on burgers from Silvermine Beach Hotel. I always look forward to events on the beach now because the hotel sets up a kiosk outside with very basic but very yummy burgers (HK$30 each).

Carnival time!

The schedule is packed from 10am to 4pm...

But here's what everyone comes for:

The char siu was really yummy. Buffalo Wilbur, who doesn't usually take local food, finished his share.

 Not a bad haul.

 The games booths were very popular.

It's not a proper carnival without the fake Silvermine Cave. Although this year, I detected a distinct lack of enthusiasm. There were fewer plastic bats.

Bouncy castles have changed a lot from my days.

December upcoming events

One thing district councillor Rainbow Wong is good at is organising free village events. I like the simple but fun Silvermine Bay Carnival. I especially look forward to the free (yes, free!) local food. The next one is on December 16. See you there!

And don't forget. The Discovery Bay flea market is on Sunday at the Piazza. Hope the rain holds off.

Happy Mid-Autumn!

We took a walk at night to check out the beach activities and it was great fun. Lots of children – and some adults – parading with lanterns, plenty of glowstick jewellery, and everyone having a good time. 

My cheap cameraphone is crap at capturing night pictures but I think you get the idea.

Mui Wo rocks!

We may not have a bun festival which goes back hundreds of years but we do have a hip music festival that's into its seventh year. This year, despite the typhoon, there was a huge turn out for the weekend's bash. I even spotted metal barriers at the ferry pier... surely a first?

They also had more music stations, starting with one just outside the seafood centre. That was good because it set the mood for those coming off the ferry and heading to the beach. 

And the bands were good. This one, particularly... I think they were called Buskic. They didn't have expensive equipment – their drum box was just that, a box – but they managed to attract a large crowd. The lead singer had a lovely voice.

Silvermine Beach Resort, one of the festival sponsors, really got into the spirit of things. Their pub and snack store did a roaring business.

Apparently, they had quite a few famous local and Taiwanese bands playing over the weekend but I'm not savvy with the Cantopop scene. The leaflet mentioned ToNick, Yellow, Kolor, Killer Soap, Supper Moment and Ignite the Hope... must go and google them.

People had fun, and I think that was the most important thing.

Famous band being interviewed. Anyone know who they are?

Hope the festival will be even bigger next year!

The Silverminebay Music Festival is on!

Because of Typhoon Kai-tak, the fate of the outdoor festival hung on the balance for a while. In fact, Friday's festivities had to be suspended because of thunderstorm warnings. But things are back in swing again and the music has started.

Passing by the beach, I saw it dotted with so many more people than usual. And the entertainment starts just off the ferry pier.

It's so exciting. We're off to grab a late lunch and then chill out by the beach. Join us?