Here are some of the festivals take place each year in Hong Kong, sorted according to their position on the calendar.

Western New Year: On January 1st is a holiday in Hong Kong.

New Year’s Eve (Chuxi) coincides with the eve of New Year, and generally be celebrated in the company of loved ones. In the afternoon, it is common for most of the family members involved in the development of jiaozi, some dumplings stuffed with meat or vegetables very consumed by this date. In addition, the smaller they are presented with a traditional red envelopes (hong bao), within which lies a small amount of money. By delivery, are extended to adult children’s desires that they grow healthy and strong during the next year.

Chinese New Year or Spring Festival (Chunjie): Considered the most important holiday of the country, the arrival of the new year is the best excuse for the reunion of families. The Chunjie is produced with the input of the first lunar month or zheng yue (ie, from 21 January to 21 February of the solar calendar). After fifteen days of celebrations, they end with the Lantern Festival call (also called the Enlightenment or Yuen Siu). Throughout this journey, we develop a consistent tradition embodied in resolving some puzzles about Chinese lanterns. Finding the solution involves taking a small gift as a reward.

Day of the Dead and Brilliant Clarity Party (Qingmingjie): In the third lunar month (corresponding to March or April), the faithful worship their ancestors through various rituals, such as wreaths in cemeteries burning incense or ritual obeisance.

Tin Hau Festival: Held on 23 of the third lunar month (March-April) in honor of Mazu, the goddess protector of the seas. In Hong Kong, about 60 churches are wholly or partially dedicated to this divinity Such as Cheung Chau and Peng Chau so that the celebrations have a remarkable impact on the entire region. However, we must bear in mind that this is not a holiday from the standpoint of labor and academic.

Good Friday (Good Friday): Product of the 99-year tenure in the UK, Good Friday is a holiday in Hong Kong. In 2011, held on 22 April.

Easter Monday (Easter Monday): This is another festive day across the region, and inspired by the Christian tradition. In 2011, Easter Monday (or Easter) is 25th April.

International Labour Day: It takes place the first day of May is a public holiday throughout Hong Kong.

Taoist Cheung Chau Festival: The eighth day of the fourth lunar month (which usually coincides with the month of May), the island of Cheung Chau hosts this festival of Taoist inspiration. Its origins date back to the eighteenth century, when the area was being plundered by pirates and devastated by a plague. To end this situation, a group of fishermen on the island brought an image of the god Pak Tai, divinity, it is said, ended with the problems described. Today, this event allows for displays of local folklore in the open air which attract a large number of national and international tourists. In addition, the annals coincide with celebrations linked to the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. Cantonese language, this event is known as FATD.

Boats Fiesta of Double Dragon or Five (Tuen Ng): As the name implies, this festival takes place on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month (May-June) and has a special presence in some areas of the South sea China, like Hong Kong. By the Tuen Ng, is shaped like the revered poet Yuan, who drowned in 278 BC). However, the central point of which is the conclusion supported by naval race dragon-shaped images (long shou). In the case of Hong Kong, Stanley area accommodates an annual event whose fame spread beyond the small boundaries of the region: the Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships.

Reversal Festival: Every July 1, Hong Kong marks the anniversary of the end of British sovereignty. After 99 years under colonial rule, Britain returned the region to China in 1997.

Pan Lu Anniversary: July 27, the region recalls the birth of the inventor Lu Pan (507-440 BC), considered the patron of Chinese manufacturers. This is a festive day all over Hong Kong.

Valentine’s Day (Qixijie): Although today is nothing more than the Asian version of Valentine’s Day (ie a day when couples exchange gifts), the origins of Qixijie drink directly from the classic Chinese mythology. In particular, this event evokes the legend of the cowherd and the weaver Niulang Zhinü (represented by two stars separated by the Milky Way), who meet again on day 7 of the seventh lunar month. The reason is none other than the phenomenon known as falling stars or the Perseids, which every year takes place between 25 July and 18 August. In the past, were carried out certain rituals associated with Qixijie, although they ended up falling into oblivion.

Feast of the Spirits (Guijie): According to popular tradition, the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month (coinciding with the month of August, approximately) is the day that the god of the earth floor of heaven to assist souls wandering. For this reason, the temples are filled with worshipers who come up there with the purpose of worship and appease these spirits haunted their suffering.

Liberation Day: Last Monday of August, marks the end of Japanese occupation in Hong Kong. This milestone occurred on September 15, 1945, coinciding with World War II after Japan’s unconditional surrender of the army.



Mid-Autumn Festival or the Full Moon (Zhongqiujie): It is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month (usually coincide, therefore, in September), and has to do with the traditions associated with the autumnal equinox and the end of the harvest. During the day, people take to the streets to watch the moon in the company of family, friends and neighbors. A bakery product typical of this date are yue bing ( Cookies moon). In the case of Hong Kong, Victoria Peak has become one of the most popular. In addition, over the three nights following this holiday, the streets of Tai Hang (near Victoria Park in Causeway Bay) host the parade led by the so-called Dragon Fire, a spectacular figure of 67 m in length.

Chung Yeung Festival: takes place on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month (between September and October). On this day, the faithful flock to the graves of their loved ones to make wreaths and bows rituals.

National Day of the People’s Republic of China: On 1 October marks the anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of China. The timing coincides with the day that the Communist leader Mao Zedong made his famous speech at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in 1949.

Christmas: The 25th of November is a holiday in Hong Kong.

Boxing Day (Family Day): This celebration takes place Anglo-Saxon countries and territories such as Hong Kong, have been part of the Commonwealth. It basically involves the giving of gifts and donations to the poor. Holiday in the region, in 2010 coincides with the 27 of December, while in 2011 for the 26th of the month.