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Hong Kong Cultural Celebrations

By MEGAN COLLINS | Sunday February 19, 2012 04:29 PM

The Hong Kong Cultural Celebration is something you want to miss. It includes some of the most unique and significant festivals of the year from April to May. These four big events are the Birthday of Tin Hau, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, the Birthday of Lord Buddha, and the Birthday of Tam Kung. It is a wonderful chance to join the locals and experience the fascination culture of Hong Kong.

The Birthday of Tin Hau celebrates the patron of fishermen. One of the major happenings is a parade with huge floral wreaths, lion dances, and a Fa Pau Lucky Draw. The Cheung Chau Bun Festival holds a bun scrambling competition, huge towers stacked with funs and a parade of floating colors.

The Birthday of Lord Buddha is one of the most spiritual and unique festivals celebrated in Hong Kong. To pay their respects people participate in a ‘Bathing with Buddha’ ceremony and eating green cookies reminding you that good things are to come. Lastly, prayers and colorful festivals celebrate the Birthday of Tam Kung. Bring your family to participate in all these unique and fun filled festivals in April and May.

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The Peak

By EMMA COLLINS | Saturday February 04, 2012 06:00 PM

There is nothing in the world like the Peak Tram, which leaves everyone with an unforgettable trip to the top. The tram is pulled by steel cables and climbs 373 meters about 1,200 feet. It is so steep that the buildings you pass look like they are leaning. Get to the top and see the newly constructed building Peak Tower. Visit Madame Tussauds Hong Kong open daily for an interactive experience.

There are wide range of visits one can choose to take. There is standard visit that is 4-6 hours long or 6-8 hours long. A romantic visit either half day or evening trip. An education visit at The Peak is 4-6 hours. Last option is the Short visit lasting 2-4 hours.

The Peak Tower presents famous entertainment experts and the city’s highest party venue to satisfy your yearning for fun, excitement and amazements.

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36th Hong Kong International Film Festival

By MEGAN COLLINS
Saturday January 21, 2012 07:12 PM

The 36th Hong Kong International Film Festival is a must attend for film buffs. The festival screens over hundreds of titles ranging from international award winning films to innovative indie films. It is Hong Kong’s largest cultural event with an audience over 600,000 people

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Hong Kong Sevens 2012

By EMMA COLLINS
Friday January 13, 2012 02:30 PM

Hong Kong Sevens is one of the world’s most celebrated sporting events.  Witness an action packed weekend filled with the best rugby in the world during the day and fanfare parties at night. The tickets sell out fast and there are only 40,000 seats so hurry and purchase your tickets.

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Hong Kong Flower Show 2012

By MEGAN COLLINS
Thursday January 05, 2012 12:22 PM

The Hong Kong Flower Show promotes horticulture and the awareness of greening. Thousands of local citizens and horticulture lovers from around the world gather to appreciate the beauty of flowers and share gardening experiences. Visitors of all ages to come witness the beautiful flower arrangements of Hyacinth.

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Restaurant Week 2012 in Hong Kong

By EMMA COLLINS
Sunday December 18, 2011 03:45 PM

By widespread demand, Restaurant Week returns to Hong Kong during the week of February 20th, 2012.The worldwide culinary experience allows food lovers a chance to eat at first class establishments for a fraction of the price. Enjoy 3-course lunch/dinner at specific restaurants in Hong Kong.

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40th Hong Kong Art Festival

By MEGAN COLLINS
Sunday December 11, 2011 09:15 AM

The 40th Hong Kong Art Festival lasts from late January to early March. Showcasing a wide range of performances like orchestras, concerts, ballets, operas and dances, along with modern dramas and new twists to classical favorites.

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Hong kong Marathon 2012

By EMMA COLLINS
Sunday December 04, 2011 11:51 AM

The Hong Kong Marathon is a huge event that has runners follow a path through some of the most beautiful scenery in Hong Kong. Be one of 70,000 participants or the huge crowd that cheers them on.  With all those participants there are many different brackets to sign up in if you want to run.

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Chinese New Year Celebration 2012 in Hong Kong

By MEGAN COLLINS
Monday November 21, 2011 02:26 PM

The Chinese New Year in Hong Kong is a festivity filled with celebrations with a night parade on January 23rd, a firework display on January 24th, and horse races on January 25th. Come a week early and see the Flower Markets, lantern carnivals and the well-wishing festival.

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Hong Kong Open Golf Tournament

By LAURA NASS
Tuesday November 01, 2011 03:21 PM

With the grand prize of $2,750,000 the Hong Kong Open has become an exciting and well known golf tournament. Consider attending the 52nd anniversary celebration for a memorable and unique Hong Kong sporting event.

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