The list of finalists for the FIFA 2010 World Cup has been determined and the Official Draw will take place in the Mother City of Cape Town on the 5th of December 2009.  If (like me) you were concerned that the build-up to the world’s biggest sporting event has been slow thus far, then these two events should kick-start what has to be a massive promotional campaign for 2010 in South Africa.   

Here in Hong Kong, the South African Consulate-General will play their part by staging a FIFA Exhibitionfrom 10 -13 Dec 2009 which will feature various world cup products, a photo exhibition and a photo corner with Zakumi ( FIFA Mascot).  Visitors will have the chance to win flight tickets to South Africa or even World Cup limited-edition souvenirs. A Diski Dance Party will take place at Times Square on Sunday December 13 at 3pm. 

Just what is Diski Dance?

Let me show you:

Diski Dance is an official 2010 dance endorsed by FIFA. It is a unique South African football dance and “Diski” is township slang for a soccer ball.  Don’t worry, it may look difficult, but once you’ve been put through the paces by a professional, the moves will come easy to you!  Have a look:

As they say in Hong Kong: Easy-la!

The largest FIFA 2010 South Africa World Cup promotion in Hong Kong will kick off on 10 December 2009 at Times Square presented by South African Consulate-General. The Consul-General Ms Tembi Tambo invited the choreographer of Diski Dance, Mr Wendy Ramokgadi and other diski dancers from South Africa to introduce and teach Diski Dance to local HongKongers.

The plan is for hundreds of people dressed in the colours of the South African flag to gather at Times Square to perform the Diski Dance together on Sunday 13 December. 

All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation after the event.

See you at Times Square!