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The three-day event is renowned for its carnival atmosphere and wide array of costumes worn by thousands of spectators

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The Hong Kong Sevens has long been a popular venue for touring teams from various countries - and their luminous wigs

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Thousands flock to the ground from Friday to Sunday, with all three days usually sell-outs well in advance

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Even the home fans get into the spirit of things - helped by a few pints of lager along the way!

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England fans have had plenty of success to cheer at the event over the past two years, and 2004 proves no different

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A quartet of elves kitted out in full costume weave their magic and provide amusement for their fellow spectators

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The Australian fans' blow-up kangaroo mascots prove not so lucky as their team lose to South Africa in the quarter-finals

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On the pitch England show they are the team to beat, storming to a third consecutive Hong Kong Sevens title