eNewsletter, May 2013

	Hong Kong Cultural Celebrations (1-31 May) One month, four festivals, hundreds of performers, thousands of years of tradition, and who knows how many buns. Hong Kong�s timeless culture in action!
	Spreading Joy around the World (2 May-9 Jun) Dutch artist Hofman's 16.5-meter-high Rubber Duck makes its debut in Victoria Harbour. (One of several Art Month events).
	Art Month (May-Jun) Giant rubber ducks are not the only art exhibits in town. In fact, May and June will see a great variety of art events in Hong Kong.

7 Temples (and a Beating) by TramHong Kong celebrates four traditional festivals in May, making it a great month to experience its vibrant living culture. But at any time of the year, you can experience the real soul of the city by visiting its temples by tram. Here?s an outline of how to do it. Check out the full description for detailed directions h ere. M an Mo Temple, Sheung Wan A tribute to the God of Literature and God of War. Tram stop: Western Market TerminusHung Shing Temple, Wan ChaiDedicated to a righteous official from the Tang dynasty (618 ? 907) who was later deified. Tram stop: Luard Road (eastbound) or Swatow Street (westbound). Pak Tai Temple, Wan ChaiHonouring Chinese god Pak Tai (Supreme Emperor of the North). Tram stop : O?Brien Road Tin Hau Temple, Causeway BayOne of more than 70 temples dedicated to Tin Hau, Goddess of the Sea, in Hong Kong. Tram stop: Hong Fat Street (eastbound) or Lau Sin Street (westbound) Ling Fa Kung, Tai HangSaid to be built at a location where the Goddess of Mercy appeared. Tram stop: Hing Fat Street (eastbound route) or Lau Sin Street (westbound route) T in Hau Temple, Shau Kei WanBuilt in 1873, this temple houses murals, wood carvings and Shek Wan pottery. Tram stop: Shau Kei Wan Terminus T am Kung Temple, Shau Kei Wan Dedicated to Tam Kung, a deity unique to Hong Kong. Tram stop: Shau Kei Wan TerminusP etty Person Beating In Causeway Bay, you can find old ladies who specialise in ?beatings?. Tell one who the person holding you back is and she?ll light incense, make cut-outs of a paper tiger and beat the ?petty person? out of your life with her shoe. Tram stop: Canal Road West If you are in town in May, check out the festivals happening h ere.

Champions Mile

(5 May)

Top local and overseas milers will battle it out at the Champions Mile, an international Group 1 race with prize money reaching HK$12 million.

The British & Irish Lions vs Barbarians

(1 Jun)

Don�t miss the spectacular rivalry between the British & Irish Lions and Barbarians in a first for Hong Kong!

Art Basel

(23-26 May)

See hundreds of works by renowned and up-and-coming artists from the world's leading contemporary and modern art galleries. (An Art Month event)

The Dragon Boat Water Parade of Tai O

(12 Jun)

Experience the intangible cultural heritage of China up close in a centuries-old Hong Kong village of stilt houses.

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