Festivals in Hong Kong

Festivals

Season or date: Late January to early February

Largest event with lion dances and fireworks enveloping entire city in celebration

Season or date: 15th day of 1st lunar month

Lantern festivals and dragon dances occur

Season or date: Early April

Ancestral grave visits. Offerings of burning paper presented

Season or date: 5th day of 5th lunar month

Traditional event of dragon boat races and eating zongzi

Season or date: 15th day of 8th lunar month

Exchange mooncakes and light lanterns

Season or date: 9th day of 9th lunar month

Climb high mountains to pray for longevity

Season or date: February to March

International performing arts event featuring music, theater, and dance

Season or date: August

Asia's largest food trade fair. Abundant tastings

Season or date: December

Popular Christmas illuminations and markets

Season or date: October

Large-scale sporting event cycling through Tsim Sha Tsui and Central