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....
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History
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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...
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...
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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 former Portuguese colony of Macau celebrates the Procession of Our Lady of Fatima which begins at Santa Domingos Church and ends at the...
Also known as 'Tuen Ng Festival', this event is held in honour of the popular Chinese hero, Qu Yuan. According to legend, Qu Yuan lived over 2,000 years...
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...
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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...
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Sport
, Culture
, Spectacle
, Entertainment
With a screening programme of close to 1,000 films by filmmakers and directors from all over the world, this is one of the biggest events of its kind...
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Entertainment
, Theatre & Film
, Spectacle
Since its beginning in 1990, the Hong Kong Book Fair has quickly become a must-attend summer event pulling in some 500,000 visitors every year. Book lovers...
The International Arts Carnival offers one of the most fascinating series of programmes and activities on offer in the summer in Hong Kong. The event...
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Kids' Stuff
, Entertainment
, Theatre & Film
, Dance
, Art & Literature
, Music
The annual Hong Kong Shopping Festival is a shopper's paradise. Roughly covering four main areas, retailers selling fashion and beauty products, jewellery...
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
, Business
, Exhibitions
, Entertainment
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...
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Food & Drink
, Religion
, Culture
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Kids' Stuff
, Dance
, Music
, Sport
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...
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