Hong Kong Festivals and Events
There is such a wide range of exciting happenings and top notch events throughout the year in Hong Kong...the art festivals, world class sports events, concerts and performances, food festivals and the fascinating local festivals which besides the spectacular and colorful celebrations, can give such a unique glimpse into traditional Chinese and local life. Here's what's happening and when. In light of latest developments with the Covid pandemic, pay special attention to health precautions in effect and possiblity of cancellation or postponement of any large scale event.
A Day Trip To Cheung Chau Island
Cheung Chau Island is another idyllic scape from the city just a short ferry ride away: A bustling harbour, lively street markets and shops, colorful temples, beaches, coastal hike trails and walks with stunning views...
Cheung Chau Bun Festival 2023
The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is one of the liveliest and certainly one-of-a-kind of Hong Kong Festivals set in picturesque Cheung Chau Island just a short ferry ride from the city. The week-long festivities encompass a wide range of activities from the prayers and offerings, to floats, parades, lion dances, and the culmination of the festival with a bun scrambling contest that marks the end of the festivities. Cheung Chau Bun Festival main celebrations will be on May 26, 2023.
Buddha Birthday Celebrations 2023
Buddha Birthday celebrations vary from place to place according to the different schools of the faith that have developed, but regardless, the birthday of Lord Buddha remains one of the largest Buddhist festivals, and in Hong Kong it is a National Holiday which will be celebrated on May 26, 2023. Celebrations include the Bathing of the Buddha ceremonies, chanting and prayer sessions, vegetarian cooking demonstrations, Kung Fu and various cultural performances.
June 2023 Hong Kong Festivals and Events
Front and center this June 2023 is the fantastic array of Dragon Boat action, the exciting races and parades at the Dragon Boat Festival will be back full force this year as well as the highly anticipated Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races which are back after a four year hiatus!
May 2023 Hong Kong Festivals and Events
The month of May in Hong Kong kicks off an array of colorful festivities and traditions starting with the Tin Hau Festival and its revelry of water parades, then the trio of cultural celebrations that offer Buddha bathing ceremonies, colorful dragon and lion parades in honour of Tam Kung, and the one-of-a-kind bun-scrambling contest at the Cheung Chau Bun Festival.
Birthday of Tam Kung Celebrations 2023
The Birthday of Tam Kung celebration on May 26, 2023 is a great chance to experience the rich culture and tradition of Hong Kong. This colorful event involves a procession with the customary dragon and lion dances, the acrobats and martial arts performers, lots of drums and gongs add to the fanfare...
Hong Kong Trade Shows and Fairs
The number and variety of Hong Kong Trade Shows, Conventions and Fairs which understandably had dwindle in the last couple of years because of the pandemic, is back to its pre-Covid levels as measures have eased allowing international visitors to return. Hong Kong has established itself as one of the world's leading and most vibrant exhibition venues. Some of Hong Kong Fairs and Trade Shows are the largest of their kind in the world. Here's what's happening in the coming months.
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