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Western Festivals
It was Hong Kong’s first European residents who
brought the West’s favourite festivals to their new
home. These took root quickly and, 170 years later,
the city has become as enthusiastic as any other about
Christmas carols, Easter eggs, Halloween parties and
Valentine’s Day kisses.
Valentine’s Day
Hong Kong is a city of love and romance, evident in
its celebration of not one but three festivals for lovers
– the informal “Chinese Valentine’s days” (both the
Spring Lantern Festival and Seven Sisters Festival)
and its better-known Western parent, St. Valentine’s
Day. Expect festive fun for romantics city-wide, with
restaurant specials for couples, and wine and roses
aplenty.
Easter
Easter is one of the biggest festivals marked by Hong
Kong’s Christians. During the long Easter weekend,
many crowd in to attend special services at churches
around the city. Regardless of faith however, the entire
population looks forward to this special holiday.
Halloween
Costume parties and chilling decorations make for
scarily good fun in Hong Kong. The city’s unique
history as a place where East meets West means that
European festivals, including Halloween, are deeply
entrenched in its cultural fabric. From decorated
shopping malls and themed menus to raucous street
parties and elaborate theme park celebrations, Hong
Kong is the place to party on All Hallows’ Eve.
Christmas
There is no Christmas like a Hong Kong Christmas!
From a colourful harbourside carnival to theme park
celebrations, there will be plenty of festive fun. Shopping
malls in town get a makeover during the holiday season,
complete with Christmas villages, brightly decorated
Christmas trees, festive music and joyous carollers.
Enjoy the winter shopping sales and restaurants’ tasty
seasonal menus all over town.
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