Curragh set to hold Chinese day

The meeting at the Curragh on June 10th will have a Chinese theme with the help of the Chinese Irish Cultural Academy.

The China Ireland Friendship Silver Stakes (Listed) will be the feature race of a seven race program starting at 2.20pm and the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland has been invited to make the presentation to the connections of the winning horse of trophies provided by Newbridge Silverware following the race.

Other races will be supported by Kildare Village and Red Mills.

Chinese citizens will gain free admission to encourage them to experience what promises to be an exciting initiative.

A Chinese Village will be created beside the main enclosure of the racecourse which will feature Chinese Food Tasting, demonstration of Chinese music and dance, the famous Dragon Dance which will be performed before the first race and a display of Chinese crafts.

Paul Hensey, General Manager of the Curragh, commented:- "We are delighted to further enhance the links between Ireland and China with this exciting initiative and hope the race day will become an annual event."

Summy Wong, Chief Executive of the Chinese Irish Cultural Academy, said:- "The race day will aim to bridge the close friendship between Ireland and China and help develop an even stronger bond between our two countries."

Race Day Schedule