National Day Celebrations in Hong Kong
Hong Kong celebrates National Day 2024: National Day marks the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1st, 1949 and this year which celebrates the 75th anniversary will be marked in Hong Kong with one of the city's legendary fireworks display over Victoria Harbour. Here are some great places to watch including restaurants and hotels with phenomenal views, fireworks cruises, and of course all the FREE vantage public spaces.
Hong Kong Fireworks
Hong Kong Fireworks displays are legendary, one of those things one must do at least once in a lifetime. Here's a guide for the best free vantage points and tips for enjoying one of these famous extravaganzas.
September 2024 Hong Kong Festivals and Events
Front and center in September in Hong kong are the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations with the myriad of colorful lanterns which start popping up all over the territory and the exciting fire dragon parades taking place in Tai Hang. Horse racing season begins at both Sha Tin and Happy Valley and the spectacular International Fireworks Contest will take center stage next door in Macau!
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October 2024 Hong Kong Festivals and Events
October in Hong Kong normally starts with a bang with the National Day celebrations on October 1st and as the colorful lanterns from the Mid-Autumn Festival wrap it up for another year, the pumpkins and goblins come out as Halloween fests ramp up.
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Macau International Fireworks Contest
Six evenings showcasing a mesmerizing display of lights and music extravaganza! The best of the best teams battle it out in Macau, a yearly tradition and one spectacle you don't want to miss! Where to watch the fireworks competition? From free public spaces to posh rooftop lounges and restaurants with that million dollar view... When? Various dates September 7 - October 6, 2024. Please note the September 7 sessions have been postponed due to weather.
Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Carnivals in Hong Kong 2024
The Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Carnivals in Hong Kong typically take place in many parts of the territory with the main celebration in Victoria Park hosting fantastic Lantern displays. This year's Mid-Autumn Festival is on September 17, 2024. Lantern displays will kick-off at the beginning of the month with a full programme and celebrations including fire dragon dances and carnivals with live entertainment and cultural performances in the many districts.
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Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance 2024
The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a 67 meter long dragon lit up with thousands of incense sticks, winds through the streets of Tai Hang along with over 300 performers and drummers, an essential part of the mid-autumn festival in Hong Kong, here's how to get there. Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dances will take place from September 16 - 18, 2024
Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair 2024
The Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair is a full day of colorful and lively celebrations dedicated to Hung Shing, the God of the Sea, and features a Grand Parade, 18 Dancing Lions and the 500-foot Luminous Night Dragon. This year's Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair will be on November 3, 2024
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