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An Essential Itinerary: Hong Kong's Best Harbourside Activities to Beat the Summer Heat

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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This summer, the 18-metre-tall rubber duck returns for a two-week stay and it is being joined by an identical friend.

Key Points: 
  • This summer, the 18-metre-tall rubber duck returns for a two-week stay and it is being joined by an identical friend.
  • Summer is the perfect time for live outdoor entertainment, and Hong Kong has plenty on offer this season.
  • From high-octane dragon boat racing and music events to family-friendly fun, there are plenty of ways to experience an unforgettable summer in Hong Kong.
  • Add these exciting events and activities to your bucket list for your next trip to Hong Kong to experience the best of what the city has to offer this season.

'Carter' Director Byung-gil Jung Launches Multiverse-themed NFT Project Through ARKPIA

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Acclaimed as a master of action for his film 'The Villainess', Jung has recently released 'Carter' on Netflix and is the first Korean movie director to launch an NFT.

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  • Acclaimed as a master of action for his film 'The Villainess', Jung has recently released 'Carter' on Netflix and is the first Korean movie director to launch an NFT.
  • Jung's NFT artwork, released through ARKPIA, is inspired by his previous film 'The Villainess' and is themed around his 'Another Earth' concept.
  • The NFT designed by Jung takes the form of a profile picture (PFP) NFT.
  • "The experience of working with Director Jung in designing this NFT for the last three years has felt like a movie making process," said Yohan Choi, CEO and Creative Director of ARKPIA.

Florentijn Hofman's NFT Artwork To Be Launched by ARKPIA

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ARKPIA, a global Non-Fungible Token (NFT) brand, has unveiled the artist lineup for its first project. The lineup is comprised of six acclaimed artists from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the U.S., Israel, and Korea including Florentijn Hofman, Sarah Beetson, Gabriel Hollington, Ben Ouaniche, Charles Jang and Byoung-gil Jung. The first NFT artwork is set to be released in July. In addition, a graffiti artist from France with over one million followers on social media and a world-renowned U.S. pop artist are also scheduled to meet NFT collectors from all around the globe via ARKPIA.  

Key Points: 
  • ARKPIA is tirelessly working on ways to represent the worldview, story and philosophy of a piece of art from the artist's point of view.
  • "When I got the offer to join the ARKPIA project, I was curious," said Florentijn Hofman, who gained global recognition for his giant, floating Rubber Duck pieces.
  • The first NFT artwork, planned for unveiling in July, has been created by pop artist Charles Jang and is titled Happy Ever After Circle.
  • "I've decided to launch my NFT artwork through ARKPIA because ARKPIA has shown a high level of respect for, and consideration of, artists," said Jang.

#ChiDuckyDerby Returns to Chicago River for Special Olympics Illinois on Aug. 5

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, August 5, at 1 p.m., 70,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, August 5, at 1 p.m., 70,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
  • In lieu of an in person event, last year featured a two-hour Virtual Festival that raised over $400,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
  • This year, Special Olympics Illinois will also offer the Chicago Ducky Derby Virtual Festival for those not attending in person.
  • Special Olympics Illinois athlete Mallory Taylor serves as the 2021 Duck Ambassador and will appear at the finish line to hold up the winning duck.

ICMA-RC Introduces “Get Your Ducks in a Row,” a Digital Financial Education Game to Engage Participants and Plan Sponsors

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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Get Your Ducks in a Row uses gamification best practices to encourage participants to digitally engage in a friendly trivia competition between team members within a specific plan-sponsor community.

Key Points: 
  • Get Your Ducks in a Row uses gamification best practices to encourage participants to digitally engage in a friendly trivia competition between team members within a specific plan-sponsor community.
  • The concept was developed within the organization and is based on a popular in-person ICMA-RC activity that focuses on the always popular rubber ducks.
  • Users can participate as individuals across an entire organization, or team play can be set up between groups, departments or agencies.
  • For more information, visit www.icmarc.org , download ICMA-RCs mobile app from the App Store and Google Play TMor follow ICMA-RC on Facebook , LinkedIn and Twitter .

The Quack is Back! World’s Largest Rubber Duck Returns for 10th Anniversary of Redpath Waterfront Festival

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Monday, January 13, 2020
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TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the occasion of National Rubber Ducky Day, the Redpath Waterfront Festival (RWF), presented by Billy Bishop Airport, today announced the return of the Worlds Largest Rubber Duck to Torontos Waterfront.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the occasion of National Rubber Ducky Day, the Redpath Waterfront Festival (RWF), presented by Billy Bishop Airport, today announced the return of the Worlds Largest Rubber Duck to Torontos Waterfront.
  • In 2017, the Worlds Largest Rubber Duck made a splash in Toronto when it floated in to celebrate Canadas 150th anniversary at the waterfront festival.
  • In a decade of programming the Redpath Waterfront Festival there has been no single attraction outside of the Tall Ships that has generated more attention or generated such strong visitor numbers, said Kevin Currie, Chair of the Redpath Waterfront Festival.
  • Key highlights from the 2017 Redpath Waterfront Festival as a result of Mama Duck:
    Total economic impact of 2017 Redpath Waterfront Festival estimated at $7.6M.

63,000 Rubber Ducks Will Splash into the Chicago River Aug. 8 for Special Olympics Illinois

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --63,000 rubber ducks will drop off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River at 1 p.m. August 8, 2019!

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --63,000 rubber ducks will drop off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River at 1 p.m. August 8, 2019!
  • The 14th Annual Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois enthralls people of all ages who watch the ducks "race" to the finish line.
  • Special Olympics Illinois athlete and Duck Ambassador Maria Meyer will be at the finish line to hold up the winning duck.
  • Last year's event saw 61,000 ducks adopted and raised more than $420,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.

10,000 Rubber Ducks fill the Pool at Post Chastain for Special Olympics Georgia

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
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ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will once again hold its annual Duck Pluck on Friday, August 10.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will once again hold its annual Duck Pluck on Friday, August 10.
  • 10,000 yellow rubber ducks, that individuals, businesses and partners throughout the community have adopted, will be floating in the pool at Post Chastain, just waiting to be one of the favored seven to be plucked.
  • The event will begin at 12:50 pm, with radio personality, Davi Crimmins, from Cumulus Media's Q100 plucking seven rubber ducks from the water.
  • All proceeds go towards the 26,460 Special Olympics Georgia athletes' sports training and participation in State Games through providing meals, medals for competitions and housing.

60,000 Rubber Ducks Will Splash into the Chicago River August 9 for Special Olympics Illinois

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --60,000 rubber ducks will drop off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River at 1 p.m. August 9, 2018!

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --60,000 rubber ducks will drop off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River at 1 p.m. August 9, 2018!
  • The 13th Annual Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois enthralls people of all ages who watch the ducks "race" to the finish line.
  • Special Olympics Illinois athlete and Duck Ambassador Jack Klawitter will be at the finish line to hold up the winning duck.
  • Last year's event saw more than 58,000 ducks adopted and raised more than $400,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.