Archive for the ‘Hong Kong’ Category
Kung Hei Fat Choy! Welcome to the Year of the Dragon in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a year-round party destination, but nothing matches the warmth, colour and spectacle of seeing the city celebrate Chinese New Year. From January 17 to February 6, 2012, Asia’s world city will welcome the Year of the Dragon with colourful flower markets, breathtaking fireworks, a dazzling world-class night parade, crowded incense-filled temples, lively [...]
January 24, 2012
Posted in: Hong Kong
Get Ready to Welcome the Year of the Dragon in Hong Kong! See Your Chinese Horoscope Here!
It will soon be that time of year again … the time to celebrate the Chinese New Year. On Monday 23 January 2012 the Year of the Dragon will commence. And Hong Kong – that year-round party destination – will be in more of a party mood than ever as it greets the New Year [...]
January 4, 2012
Posted in: Hong Kong
“Love Christmas – Love Hong Kong”
That’s the theme of the fast-approaching 10th “Hong Kong WinterFest”, which celebrates the holiday season with exciting events and spreads love through charitable causes. Together with its partners, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is busy planning an array of exciting programmes which are sure to delight visitors and residents over the holidays period: 25 [...]
December 1, 2011
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An International Jazz Festival and Hallowe’en Celebrations Make Hong Kong an Exciting Autumn Destination
The coming of September heralds a wonderful musical event for Hong Kong: the HK International Jazz Festival, scheduled to take place over eight days from 25 September to 2 October. Over 300 musicians will come from 24 countries on six continents to offer over 60 performances, workshops and exhibitions designed not only for lovers of [...]
September 6, 2011
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New Attractions, Fall Festivals and a New Mobile App for Hong Kong
Every autumn, Hong Kong celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival paying homage to the harvest moon. It’s filled with excitement and colour as families and friends gather to eat moon cakes and bask in the glow of the golden orb. This heart-warming celebration is a wonderful blend of ancient Chinese fable, beautifully crafted lanterns, scrumptious food and fun [...]
August 15, 2011
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Ready for Rooftops in Hong Kong
All the newest buildings appearing in Hong Kong incorporate terraces into restaurant spaces, and that will be the case when the fancy new California Tower in Lan Kwai Fong makes its eagerly awaited re-launch. This trend reflects a lifestyle change in Hong Kong and is making the dining and bar scene busier and more exciting [...]
July 18, 2011
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Summer in Hong Kong is Spectacular with Canadian Teams to compete at the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races
All that’s great about summertime in Hong Kong is encompassed in the region’s Summer Spectacular Festival – a fun-filled, city-wide programme of events and activities that take place from 17 June until 31 August.
June 1, 2011
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From Napoleon to Lady Gaga, Madame Tussauds Reveals Top Ten Celebrities: 1802 vs 2011
HONG KONG – Madame Tussauds is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of its founder, Marie Tussaud, this year and to mark the occasion has released a comparison of the most popular celebrities in the original 1802 exhibition and its worldwide attractions today. The kind of names that drew crowds then and now are [...]
April 29, 2011
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Spider-Man climbs up to Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
HONG KONG – In celebration of Easter, the wax figure of web slinging hero Spider-Man has been unveiled today at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. Spider-Man teamed up with his new partner, Grasshopper the Hong Kong supreme trio band, to fight crime and combat evil forces.
April 20, 2011
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See Colourful Hymns to the Sea in Hong Kong
A short boat ride away from the local business districts is another world lifted right off a history book. Not too long ago, Hong Kong was still populated by fisher folk who appealed to their sea deities for safety and prosperity. Their annual celebrations still take place every year at the end of spring, attracting [...]
April 7, 2011
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