Sha Tin Racecourse celebrates National Day with acrobats, Three Tenors and horse racing

Sha Tin Racecourse was filled with music, acrobatic displays and cheering on Thursday as tourists and local residents gathered to celebrate National Day. Despite Hong Kong sweltering in 33-degree Celsius (91.4 Fahrenheit) heat on October 1, spectators fanned themselves under clear morning skies, eagerly awaiting special performances for the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the marquee Group 3 National Day Cup. The festivities kicked off with the Cangzhou...