From cultural experiences, sports events, to festival activities—Hong Kong always has something to offer! There are various events held in every season, which enable both locals and visitors to participate in local and world-class events, and experience the unique culture and traditions of Hong Kong. Below are the activities recommended for visitors at the time.
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Celebration for all Seasons
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>Celebration for all Seasons
The “Hong Kong Celebration for all Seasons” booklet introducing various events held in Hong Kong every season. (1985) HKMS154-1-374 The “Hong Kong Celebration for all Seasons” booklet introducing various events held in Hong Kong every season. (1985) HKMS154-1-374 The “Hong Kong Celebration for all Seasons” booklet introducing various events held in Hong Kong every season. (1985) HKMS154-1-374 The “Hong Kong Celebration for all Seasons” booklet introducing various events held in Hong Kong every season. (1985) HKMS154-1-374 The “Hong Kong Celebration for all Seasons” booklet introducing various events held in Hong Kong every season. (1985) HKMS154-1-374
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Spring
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Spring
The Cheung Chau Bun Festibal features various events such as the piu sik parade showcasing children dressed as legendary deities or ancient and modern celebrities standing on steel frames as if they are floating mid-air, traditional lion dances, Taoist rituals, and the exgilarating Bun Scrambling Competition. The Grand Parade, a part of the Cheung Chau Bun Festival. A foreign magazine described the Festival as the highlight of a visit to Hong Kong in the 1960s. (1961) HKRS365-1-71-3 Bun towers, one of the signature scenes of the Festival. (1987) HKRS407-3-11 The birthday of Tin Hau is commemorated in various districts of Hong Kong each year, and the celebration is known as Tin Hau Festival. Brightly coloured flower boards are displayed during the celebration. Fishing fleet adorned with bright banners and flags berthed at Joss House Bay for the Tin Hau Festival. Worshippers gathered to celebrate the birthday of the deity Tin Hau (Empress of Heaven) who had been revered as the special “guardian angel” of fishermen in Hong Kong. (1961) HKRS365-1-62-13 Worshippers in long procession waiting to enter the temple. X1000136 “Hong Kong Yearbook 1980”
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Summer
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Summer
Dragon boating is a traditional custom of the fishing communities to honour the gods and pray for peace and health. As early as 1976, the dragon boat race was considered a spoets event at an international level, with a Japanese team invited to compete alongside nine local teams. In 1978, the event was officially known as the International Dragon Boat Races. The participating teams paddling forward to the rhythmic beat of the drums in the International Dragon Boat Races held in Victoria Harbour. X1000136 “Hong Kong Yearbook 1979” International Dragon Boat Festival in 1988, co-organised by the then Hong Kong Tourist Association and the then Urban Council.
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“Urban Council Annual Report 1988”
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Autumn
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Autumn
The first Festival of Asian Arts was held in 1976, featuring a series of fascinating programmes that showcased the achievements and aspirations of both Eastern and Western cultures. Gagaku, a type of Japanese traditional art form combining classical dancing, singing and instrument performance.
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“The Festival of Asian Arts”, 1976. Cantonese opera performance.
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“The Festival of Asian Arts”, 1977. The repertoire of the National Classical Music Institute of Korea.
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“The Festival of Asian Arts”, 1976. The Victoria Park Lantern Carnival was an event to celebrate family union and full moon. The Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival adding festivity to the Victoria Park.
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“Hong Kong Yearbook 1978” The seven-metre handcrafted silk and paper lantern, encircled by dragons, mythological animals and multi-coloured flowers, was the centre of attraction at the Victoria Park during the Mid-Autumn Festival. X1000148
“Urban Council Annual Report 1988”
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Winter
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Winter
The Chinese New Year is the most important traditional festival of Homg Kong. The various celebrations held in town include the Chinese New Year fairs and the firewords display. In 1982, the Chinese New Year fireworks display was staged in Hong Kong for the first time. The Chinese New Year fair in Victoria Park attracted many thousands of people during the day—and many more thousands after dark.
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“Hong Kong Yearbook 1965” Fireworks display in celebration of the 1983 Chinese New Year.
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“Urban Council Annual Report 1983” The waterfronts of Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui, one of the spots to watch fireworks display.
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“Urban Council Annual Report 1988”
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