Matchmaking trip on New Year's Day

时间：2006-11-28 01:40:59

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Hong Kong attracts many young lovers and newlyweds on Christmas and New Year's Day. (File Photo)
 
Chinanews, Beijing, Nov. 27 – A large contingent1 of unmarried men and women from Chinese mainland will start on a romantic matchmaking journey to Hong Kong and South Pacific islands on New Year's Day of 2007.

 

There are 2,007 men and women from all parts of China participating in the journey who have been certified2 as singles. They will arrive in Hong Kong on New Year's Eve, and then visit Disneyland, Starlight Avenue, Hong Kong Cultural Center, Long Corridor for Lovers, and Hong Kong Aquarium3. Hong Kong Tourism Board supports such a romantic journey for promoting tourism industry.

 

The activity will reach its climax4 on Jan. 2, 2007, when these singles set out on their journey for remote South Pacific islands by luxury passenger liners Asia Star and Star Pisces. Organizers will also launch a traditional game called "Dial of Love," a crucial part of this matchmaking journey.

 

Most of participants in this activity are well educated and rich. Gong Haiyan, chief executive of Love 21cn website and a main organizer, reveals that the journey can be listed in the Guinness World Records as the largest matchmaking journey in the world.

 

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1 contingent Jajyi     
adj.视条件而定的；n.一组，代表团，分遣队
参考例句：
  • The contingent marched in the direction of the Western Hills.队伍朝西山的方向前进。
  • Whether or not we arrive on time is contingent on the weather.我们是否按时到达要视天气情况而定。
2 certified fw5zkU     
a.经证明合格的；具有证明文件的
参考例句：
  • Doctors certified him as insane. 医生证明他精神失常。
  • The planes were certified airworthy. 飞机被证明适于航行。
3 aquarium Gvszl     
n.水族馆，养鱼池，玻璃缸
参考例句：
  • The first time I saw seals was in an aquarium.我第一次看见海豹是在水族馆里。
  • I'm going to the aquarium with my parents this Sunday.这个星期天，我要和父母一起到水族馆去。
4 climax yqyzc     
n.顶点；高潮；v.(使)达到顶点
参考例句：
  • The fifth scene was the climax of the play.第五场是全剧的高潮。
  • His quarrel with his father brought matters to a climax.他与他父亲的争吵使得事态发展到了顶点。

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