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Festivals in Hong Kong for 2010


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Hong Kong Festivals for 2010

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Chinese festivals in Hong Kong can add excitement, color and spectacle to those fortunate enough to be visiting Hong Kong at festival times. Hong Kong festivals can be a whirlwind of noise, light, fireworks, parades, incense smoke, dancers and much more. Fortunately there are a variety of festivals which take place throughout the year and pre-booking accommodation & flights is advisable as some festivals can become quite crowded.

Dates for some festivals vary from year to year according to the lunar date. Festivals taking place in Hong Kong during 2008 are listed below but before planning any trips, always check other sources for up to date information regarding weather, transport and festival information.

2008 / 2009 dates for Hong Kong Chinese Festivals.
Hong Kong Chinese Festivals for 2010
Date Festival Description
14th February Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year celebrations starting Year of the Tiger.
15th February Birthday of Che Kung
Many centuries ago, Che Kung (a Sung Dynasty General) saved Sha Tin Valley from a plague. People visit the temple for good fortune.
28th February Spring Lantern Festival
Often called Chinese Valentine`s Day. It represents the end of the Chinese lunar new year festivals.
5th April Ching Ming
Ching Ming (clear & bright) is a festival where people seek blessings from ancestors who have passed away. Graves are cleaned, paper money is burned for those in the afterlife and offering of food & wine are made.
6th May Tin Hau (Goddess of the Sea)
Fishermen or anyone who makes a living from the sea will celebrate Tin Hau`s birthday for prosperity, safety & good luck.
21st May Cheung Chau Bun Festival
A colorful procession takes place on the island of Cheung Chau where steam buns are offered to the spirits at Pak Tai Temple to appease them for the disturbance caused in building the temple.
21st May Birthday of Lord Buddha
As Buddhism is the major religion, Lord Buddha`s birthday is celebrated by all temples on this day.
21st May Birthday of Tam Kung
Celebrated by fishermen as it brings them happiness & security.
16th June International Dragon Boat Races
The Tuen Ng festival attracts teams from many countries which take part in the Dragon Boat Races.
4th August Birthday of Kwan Tai
Kwan Tai is the God of War and is worshipped by police & gangsters.
16th August Seven Sisters Festival
Centuries old celebration for young girls and lovers.
24th August Hungry Ghosts Festival (Yue Laan)
People burn money & make offerings to the spirit world as ghosts roam the earth for one lunar month.
22nd September Mid-Autumn Festival
People eat sweet 'moon cakes' & Causeway Bay has a spectacular fire dragon dance to celebrate 14th century fight against Mongols.
23rd September Monkey God Festival
Dating back to the Ming Dynasty, people worship the playful Monkey God by making offerings & lighting incense. The Monkey God Temple is in Sau Mau Ping in Kowloon.
4th October Birthday of Confucius
Birthday celebrating one of China's greatest philosophers.
16th October Chung Yeung Festival
Families pay respects and perform rituals at the graves of their ancestors.
22nd December Dong Zhi (Winter Solstice) Festival
Celebrating the coming of winter on the longest night of the year. Based on ying & yang. People visit relations with gifts and celebrate into the night.



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