To welcome the Year of the Horse, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is pleased to share with you an array of Chinese New Year Celebrations’ highlight events for visitors.

Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade (ICNYP) (31 January)
Organised by HKTB, the 2014 ICNYP will mark a splendid start to the Year of the Horse. The annual spectacle will rave up the excitement in Tsim Sha Tsui with a procession of brilliant floats and spirited performers. Please encourage your guests to join and view the parade free of charge along the parade route. For details, please click here or refer to the official web-site of the event.

Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival (31 January - 14 February)
Another great way for visitors to experience the Hong Kong traditions during Chinese New Year is to participate in the Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival at Lam Tsuen, Tai Po. For more details, please refer to the event website. 

Lunar New Year Fireworks Display (1 February)
Hundreds of thousands of spectators will line both sides of iconic Victoria Harbour on the second day of the Chinese New Year as they celebrate the Year of the Horse with a spectacular night of fireworks. Please click here for the event details.

Other Festive Happenings and Information

• Cultural Kaleidoscope programme schedule
• Opening Hours of Major QTS Merchants & Shopping Malls
• Dragon and Lion Dance performance at major hotels and shopping centres 
• Opening hours of major sightseeing attractions
• Opening hours of major museums
• Special traffic arrangement at various tourist attractions

Please also visit the websites of Transport Department and Marine Department for the traffic notices on various special traffic and transport arrangement during the Chinese New Year period.

Thank you for your support in promoting the colourful happenings during Chinese New Year. May I wish you a prosperous Year of the Horse!

Yours sincerely,

James Tung
Senior Manager
Trade Development