The Feast of Maidens has huge significance for unmarried women as it is believed that on this day they can find love. According to the legend, it is only...
The annual Hong Kong Shopping Festival is a shopper's paradise. Roughly covering four main areas, retailers selling fashion and beauty products, jewellery...
Held on the 14th day of the Seventh Moon in the Chinese calendar, the Feast of the Hungry Ghosts is a religious ceremony that remembers deceased ancestors....
The annual Food Expo pays homage to Hong Kong's reputation as the Culinary Capital of Asia and is an opportunity for both local and overseas manufacturers...
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This festival, one of the biggest booze-ups in Asia, has been held every year since 1991, and aims to promote friendship and encourage economic and cultural...
The Olympic games is undoubtedly the most renowned sporting event in the world. The 2008 Summer games are being held in China's capital of Beijing. Most...
The Shanghai International Circuit was designed as the race circuit for the new millennium. The purpose-built design of this modern track includes stunning...
Regarded as one of the toughest sporting contests, this event sees triathletes compete across three disciplines - swimming, cycling and running. The Hong...
The Shanghai Biennale is a series of talks, lectures, exhibitions and installations in various venues throughout this bustling city. Each biennale tackles...
Firecrackers are an important part of many Asian celebrations and the business of making them used to form a large part of Macau's economy. Out of this...
Taking place on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival or "Moon Cake Festival" is a great celebration for Chinese communities...
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Taking place on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival or "Moon Cake Festival" is a great celebration for Chinese communities...
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Religion
, Food & Drink
, Kids' Stuff
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, History
One of the most important celebrations in the Chinese calendar, the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is a great event which commemorates the revolt against...
Visitors and locals alike are invited to enjoy delectable delights on menus specially prepared by many of Hong Kong's finest restaurants participating...
Attracting boats and sailors from all over the world, the annual China Coast Race Week includes the China Coast Regatta and an offshore category 1 race...
The Cathay Pacific Squash Open brings the world's top male players to compete in a 32-player draw. The semis and the finals are staged at night outside...
Each year the prestigious Macau International Music Festival brings a great programme of music to the stage. Including choirs, orchestras, singers and...
China's National Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on 1 October 1949. Although more low-key than the more militaristic...
Hong Kong celebrates the founding of People's Republic of China with the spectacular National Day Fireworks Display. Held in Victoria Harbour in the heart...
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Visitors and locals alike can enjoy a diverse programme of events ranging from live music and dance to theatre and magic acts as part of the annual Shanghai...
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Exhibitions
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Also known as the "Festival of Ascending Heights", Chung Yeung is similar to Ching Ming (which takes place earlier in the year) in that they both pay...
A good time of the year to run when the weather is pleasant, the annual Beijing Marathon attracts over 30,000 competitors from all over the world. The...
Played on the lush course at the Macau Golf and Country Club on the island of Coloane, this is a popular event that attracts some of the best players...
Beijing Fashion Week is an opportunity for China to host a fashion show which highlights their growing influence in this competitive market. With almost...
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Home & Fashion
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The Hong Kong Invitational Cricket Festival is one of the biggest sixes cricket festivals in Asia. Including approximately 35 teams made of players from...
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Food & Drink
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Played at the Hong Kong Golf Club in scenic Fanling every year since 1959, the annual Hong Kong Open is the second-longest running pro golf tournament...
Although Le Mans and Monaco still partly use public roads or streets, Macau is the last true road circuit that uses the same roads as that very first...
The annual Sedan Chair Race is the main fundraising event for Hong Kong's Matilda International Hospital. The event is popular with businesses, schools,...
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The Shanghai Marathon attracts runners from across China and the rest the world who come to compete in this popular race. Approximately 18,000 participants...
Viewed as Hong Kong's biggest and best badminton tournament, the annual Hong Kong Badminton Open attracts some of the best players from all over the world....
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