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Events & Festivals
Hong Kong’s traditional Chinese festivals are vibrant
and colourful. Fireworks, lion and dragon dances,
incense, Chinese opera, carnivals and parades come
together to create an astonishing festive atmosphere
seen nowhere else in the world. It is the best way for
visitors to experience the city’s unique culture.
First Moon
(February/March)
Chinese New Year (Day 1)
Hong Kong’s most celebrated Chinese festival features
a carnival night parade along the harbourfront, a
spectacular fireworks display over Victoria Harbour, and
an exciting horseracing event during the first three days
Traditional Chinese
Festivals
of Chinese New Year. Join the locals to search for the
perfect bloom at the city’s huge flower markets to bring
you good luck in the coming year.
Spring Lantern [Yuen Siu] Festival (Day 15)
This festival, also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day,
marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebration.