First held in 1997 with just 1,000 runners, the annual Hong Kong Marathon has grown to become the biggest event of its kind in the region and now attracts...
The Chinese New Year is the biggest and most eagerly-anticipated festival in China and Hong Kong. It's traditionally a time for family, friends and loved...
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Religion
, Culture
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Kids' Stuff
, Dance
, Music
, Sport
As a former Portuguese colony, Macau has retained many of the old Catholic traditions and festivals including the Procession of the Passion of Our Lord....
The Hong Kong Arts Festival is one of the most important cultural happenings in Southeast Asia. It features overseas and local artists in an eclectic...
Themes:
Spectacle
, Exhibitions
, Art & Literature
, Dance
, Theatre & Film
, Music
To celebrate the end of the Chinese New Year decorative lanterns are used to brighten up parks and other public spaces, symbolising the light and hope...
Themes:
Entertainment
, Culture
, Religion
, Spectacle
Beijing Fashion Week is an opportunity for China to host a fashion show which highlights their growing influence in this competitive market. With almost...
Themes:
Home & Fashion
, Business
, Exhibitions
, Entertainment
Celebrating Macau's multicultural identity, the annual festival is a showcase for the region's very best arts organisations and institutions. The wide...
Themes:
Art & Literature
, Culture
, Dance
, Theatre & Film
, Entertainment
, Music
Horse racing is a huge passion in cosmopolitan Hong Kong and the annual Queen Elizabeth II Cup is one of the biggest and most prestigious races on the...
International Working Women's Day is an internationally recognised campaign that aims to raise awareness about women's role and value in the workforce....
Held each year in honour of the Earth God, Tou Tei, the feast is a religious occasion that is celebrated throughout Macau. Honoured on the second day...
Horseracing is a popular sport in Hong Kong and the annual Hong Kong Derby is one of the most eagerly-anticipated races in the calendar. Thousands of...
The first Hong Kong International Film Festival was held in 1977 and since then has grown to become one of the most significant film events on the Hong...
Themes:
Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
, Entertainment
Jointly hosted by the Royal Hong Kong and Manila Yacht Clubs, sailors are invited to compete in the China Sea Race. Raced over a distance of 1047km (565...
As a former Portuguese colony, Catholicism is one of the main religious faiths in Macau and each year it celebrates the major Catholic festivals. One...
Each year Hong Kong hosts the popular Rugby Sevens tournament, which generates huge excitement in the city. The 24 competing teams are drawn into six...
Held on the 23rd day of the Third Moon, the annual A-Ma Festival honours the Goddess of Seafarers. According to legend, the deity calmed the raging waters...
Kicking off with a colourful opening ceremony that involves dragon dances, music and kite displays, the annual Beijing International Kite Festival attracts...
Celebrating Pak Tai's victory over the evil Demon King who was spreading tyranny around the world, the events take place at the Pak Tai temple in Taipa...
Held on the day of the Third Moon, the day is also known as the Grave-Sweeping or Spring Remembrance Day. Ching Ming literally means 'clear and bright'...
Held on the day of the Third Moon, the day is also known as the Grave-Sweeping or Spring Remembrance Day. Ching Ming literally means 'clear and bright'...
Each year the birthday of Tin Hau, the goddess of the sea, is honoured in a bid to bring prosperity, good harvest and safety over the coming year. The...
Taking place on the picturesque Nam Van Lakes in Macau, this festival sees teams compete in dramatic dragon boat races. Racing in ornate boats that measure...
Themes:
Spectacle
, Entertainment
, Sport
, History
, Culture
, Art & Literature
Buddha's Birthday is a huge celebration throughout the Buddhist world and the occasion is celebrated with much fervour in Macau. Events and ceremonies...
The first May Day labour strike is thought to date back to 1 May 1886 in Chicago when labour unions organised a march to protest that the working day...
This vibrant festival celebrates the birthday of the God Tam Kong. It is believed that the child God has the power to control the weather and heal the...
Each year the small island of Cheung Chau hosts the popular Cheung Chau Bun Festival which draws visitors from miles around. A customary Chinese celebration...
Celebrated by Buddhists all over the world, the birthday of Lord Buddha is a great celebration that sees Hong Kong's Buddhist temples bursting with activity....
Themes:
History
, Food & Drink
, Religion
, Culture
Each year the former Portuguese colony of Macau celebrates the Procession of Our Lady of Fatima which begins at Santa Domingos Church and ends at the...
Festival Canada aims to raise the profile of Hong Kong's dynamic Canadian community as an innovative and culturally diverse entity in the city. Throughout...
Themes:
Entertainment
, Culture
, Art & Literature
, Theatre & Film
Raced in the fabulously-picturesque Hong Kong Harbour, visitors can watch the incredible spectacle of the International Dragon Boat Races. Teams from...
Themes:
Sport
, Culture
, Spectacle
, Entertainment
