The Chinese New Year celebrations have come and gone but if you have not had your fix of dancing lions, firecrackers and dragons, the Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair comes this month right on the heels of the New Year celebrations featuring the fantastic 18 Lions Dance on Quincuncial Piles and the 500-Feet Luminous Night Dragon Dance Performance.
Temperatures will start picking up soon so try to get outdoors and enjoy, spring is in full bloom at the Hong Kong Flower show which is back at its usual location at Victoria Park, Art Basel returns full scale to its pre-pandemic levels and we end the month with the Easter holidays.
Highlight Celebrations and Events in March 2024
- Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair - TBA
- The 52nd Hong Kong Arts Festival - February and March 2024
- Hong Kong Flower Show - March 15 - 24, 2024
- Disney Springtime Carnival - March through May
- Hong Kong Film Festival - March 28 - April 8, 2024
- 17th Asian Film Awards 2024 - March 10, 2024
- Art Basel Hong Kong - March 28 - 30, 2024
- Art Central - March 28 - 31, 2024
- Easter - Easter Sunday on March 31, public holidays March 29 - April 1, 2024
Ongoing Events This March 2024
- Free cultural exhibitions: Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Feng Shui
- The Symphony of Lights, Hong Kong's light and sound show
- It's race time! The Horse Races at Happy Valley are on!
For nature and outdoors lovers, this is a great time for that hiking or biking excursion, a trip to the marshes and wetlands is heaven as thousands of migratory shorebirds can be seen getting ready to head north towards their breeding grounds. These adventures give you a great chance to get outdoors and enjoy!
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Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair
This is a full day of colorful celebrations which include
* The temple fair grand parade
* The fantastic 18 Lions Dance on Quincuncial Piles
* The 500-Feet Luminous Night Dragon Dance Performance
Be prepared for lots of lions, dragons, kung fu, cultural performances, drumming, dances, singing, feasts, crafts... don't forget your camera!
When? 2024 celebrations are to be confirmed. The 2023 Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair was postponed to December 31, and is possible that a similar arrangement will be made for 2024. Stay tuned!
Where? Fuk Tsun Street in Kowloon, it is only a 10 minute walk from the Mongkok MTR station.
How Much? Free!
Hong Kong Flower Show
If you love flowers and greenery, this is a "don't miss". In the middle of the towering skyscrapers of the city, the Hong Kong Flower Show is a bright and fragrant oasis with elaborate displays of flowers and landscaped areas, put together by local and international organisations.
Throughout the show, floral demonstrations, cultural events and competitions are held.
This year's theme "Floral Joy Around Town" features the Angelonia as its theme flower.
When? March 15 - 24, 2024 - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Where? Victoria Park
How Much? HK14, Concessionary rate HK7, 60+ free
Disney Springtime Carnivale of Stars and Egg-stravaganza
Starting in March, Mickey, Minnie and the gang dress up in their springtime celebratory outfits. Look forward to new lively shows and events on Main Street with all our favourite Disney friends old and new!
Springtime and Easter activities TBA. Stay tuned!
When? March through May
Where? Hong Kong Disneyland
How Much? Disney Springtime Celebration activities are free with Park Admission.
Remember you can buy discount tickets online at Klook.com:
HK Disneyland Discount Tickets Adult HK639 HKD584, Children HK475 HKD428
More Info and Booking at Klook.com
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Hong Kong International Film Festival
The Hong Kong International Film Festival is one of Hong Kong's largest cultural events, and as all film festivals, this is an event for those involved in the film industry, actors, directors, screenwriters, etc. and film enthusiasts and fans from all over the world.
Although this is not Cannes or Sundance or Toronto, the Hong Kong Film Festival is considered a major launching pad for films from all parts of the world into the China and Asian markets. Some big names in the Asian cinematic scene make an appearance to promote their latest works.
It is easy to catch a screening and ticket prices are quite reasonable, if only to see some of Hong Kong's magnificent venues from the inside!
When? March 28 - April 8, 2024
Where? Several venues including the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong City Hall, M+ Cinema among others.
How Much? HK$ 55+
Asian Film Awards - The Oscars of Asia
The Asian Film Awards is a fairly new programme launched in 2007 but is gradually gaining prominence in the film making industry. This is not to be confused with the Hong Kong Film Awards which have been around since 1982.
The Asian Film Award Gala is the kick off to the HK International Film Festival, and presents awards in ten different
categories such as Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Actress, etc. these are the "Oscars" of Asia.
It is certainly a glittery evening with prominent local and international stars, which over the years has included Jet Li, Andy Lau, Oliver Stone and Donatella Versace.
Attendance is of course by invitation only, but the fans can catch a peek of their favourite celebrities as they arrive at the Red Carpet.
When? March 10, 2024
Where? Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District
Art Basel Hong Kong - March 28 - 30, 2024
Art Basel Hong Kong on its eight edition, will be bringing the art world together once again as galleries, artists, collectors and art enthusiasts from Asia and all over the world flock to this most prestigious of international art events.
Recognised as the premier art event in Asia, this is where you get to see the latest developments in art from across Asia as well as the best from the West.
When?: March 28 - 30, 2024
Where?: The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Art Central - March 28 - 31, 2024
A new exciting art fair has popped up in the waterfront to go head to head with Art Basel...
Art fair veterans Tim Etchells and Sandy Angus, who founded the original Art HK who later became Art Basel are behind this new exhibition.
Art Central will showcase works from over 100 exhibitors and international galleries in this highly anticipated edition.
When?: March 28 - 31, 2024
Where?: Central Harbourfront
How Much? Adult HK175-HK210 online pre-sale, concession and student tickets also available.
Hong Kong Arts Festival
On its 52nd year, this is Hong Kong's foremost event dedicated to the performing arts featuring more than 1,400 outstanding international and local artists in over 150 performances of 45 programmes, and more than 350 outreach and education events.
Four weeks of spectacular performances with all genres of the performing arts well-represented including concerts, ballets, operas, drama by leading international orchestras, performers and artists in world-class venues.
This year's Festival opens officially on February 22, 2024 at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, with the Bayerische Staatsoper's performance of Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss and closes on March 22, 2024 also at the Grand Theatre of Hong Kong Cultural Centre, with Shanghai Ballet's performance of A Sigh of Love.
This year's line up include Five-time Grammy award winner Angélique Kidjo, the Baltic Sea Philharmonic, the Bavarian State Orchestra, the Netherlands Chamber Choir, the Hankyung arte Philharmonic, the Festival Strings Lucerne, the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, the First Troupe of the China National Peking Opera Company, the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe, pioneering troupe Canto Op, La Scala Ballet, the series Arab Arts Focus—Morocco, Palestine, Egypt, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh's Truth's a Dog Must to Kennel and many many more!
When?: February 22 - March 22, 2024
Where?: Many venues including the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Wanchai,
How Much?: Ticket prices for in-venue performances vary, many free of charge to the public upon registration.
Easter
Easter in Hong Kong, as part of the British legacy, is a public holiday with a long weekend of days off from Good Friday to Easter Monday.
For 2024, the Easter holidays will be from Friday March 29 to Monday April 1st, 2024. Easter Sunday is on March 31, 2024.
From uplifiting services, easter egg hunts, champagne brunches...
Ongoing Hong Kong Events
These are some popular ongoing events that are worth checking out, specially since they are FREE or offered for a low fee!
These events feature some of the great and ancient traditions of the territory and are offered by experts in their corresponding fields:
The Symphony of Lights
The Symphony of Lights is Hong Kong's light and sound show, a tribute to the city and its people, their diversity, energy and vitality.
The stage is the entire city, which is what makes it so unique, you can watch the lights from just about anywhere in the waterfront.
This free show offered by the city, takes place every night at 8:00 pm and lasts about 12 minutes.
When?: Every Night
Where?: Can be seen from both sides of Victoria Harbour, specially stunning aboard a Harbour Cruise.
How Much? Free
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The Horse Races Are On! This is how you can attend
The horse races in Hong Kong whether or not you are a horse racing enthusiast is an experience not to be missed!
The beautiful horses, the skillful jockeys, the crowds going wild, they all add up to an exciting, fun-filled, thrilling atmosphere in two world-class venues, at the Sha Tin Racecourse and the iconic Happy Valley Racecourse.
The Happy Valley race course itself is a sight in itself, the city has built around it through the years and it is now practically surrounded by skyscrapers, an awesome experience specially at night when the city is illuminated.
When?: Happy Valley Night Races on Wednesday Nights. On race day, first race starts at 7:15 p.m. and the gates open at 5:15 p.m.
The races are done by 11:00 p.m.
Sha Tin Day Races are on Sundays. First race normally starts at 1:00 pm, earlier if there are more than 10 races. Gates open at 11:00 am.
All races will be streamed live at the HK Jockey Club Racing Channel.
How Much? There are many ways to experience the races, from General Stand to Private Boxes and
special packages including dinner and drinks. General Stand entrance starts at HK10. You can join this guided experience and learn all about horse racing and betting, Enjoy the HKJC horse races from the 2M roof deck.
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